Theater for Change

Philippines Theatre for Change Marili Fernandez-Ilagan Theatre groups are striving to change the way Filipino women address themselves and society - whether it is the portrayal of women caught between tradition and modernity or defying cultural norms to cast men and women in roles that display intimacy. Odiata, led by its playwright-director, works to give young women in the community a voice. And members of Sigay, formed by women from the Kagan community, found that working on the play, 'Pasaya', changed their entire outlook towards sexuality. "And what, in God's name, is that you're wearing?" / "This is the trend, Mother." / "It looks like a rag. Honey, you can't look like a rag. What will people think?"
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