Kwentuhog: Jam marks the sixth installment in Act Avenue’s bold and heartfelt Kwentuhog series, a continuing tradition that celebrates fresh voices and new perspectives in Philippine theater. This year’s production brings together emerging actors and first-time directors, debuting their creative vision on the Act Avenue stage.
At the core of this edition is a powerful lineup of six original and untested short plays, penned by Manunulat, Act Avenue’s in-house pool of playwrights. These plays form a framed anthology centered around a single, urgent theme: being stuck in grief, identity, political trauma, or digital histories. Each piece holds up a mirror to our own paralyzing moments and unresolved struggles, urging the audience to reflect, empathize, and confront uncomfortable truths.
Featured Plays
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ALTERRA
Written and Directed by Alex Baylon
Cast: Cedrick Lopez, Camille Villanueva, MJ Guimbaolibot, Mardi Gonzales, Bemu Maglangit, Kyla Robles -
LIOR AT REMIEL
Written and Directed by Elijah Llevares
Cast: Don Joseph Budoso and Marion Brosoto -
PANGARAP KONG MAGING SERIAL KELLER
Written by Jomari Jacinto | Directed by Juhan Altejos
Cast: Koi Alcantara and Chen Chen Maniquiz -
BALIKBAYAN
Written by Jhon Rheymel Lunes | Directed by Mark Pelicano
Cast: Aldrin Bernardo, Maureen Delos Reyes, Faye Sumaylo, Jomari Jacinto, Joshua Flores -
CURTAIN CALL
Written by Rhon Rodriguez | Directed by Andrew Estacio
Cast: Lyn Ercilla, Luis Orbeso, Spy Yeo -
PATAYIN SA BARBERSHOP SI BARBARA
Written by Jobert Grey Landeza | Directed by Rem Delos Reyes
Cast: Silver Codilla, Radleigh Navida, Rosh Gealon, Moana Correra
Production Team
Project Director & Production Manager: Alex Baylon & Rhon Rodriguez
Creative Head & Content Director: Xander Go
Dramaturg: Edjie Maglano
Marketing Director: Jomari Jacinto
Creative Associate: Bren Gingabo
Lights Design and Operator: Arjay Catapang
Stage Managers: Joshua Flores, Adan Apostol, Aileen Raquepo, Saskia Castro
With only two shows happening on August 31 at The Mirror Studio, Poblacion, Makati, and tickets priced at just ₱500, Kwentuhog: Jam is an unmissable event that offers intimacy, honesty, and artistic depth all in one unforgettable sitting.
