Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (DUP) is set to present Nanay Bangis as the opening production of its 47th theater season from November 15 to December 1, 2024. Directed by J. William Herbert Sigmund Go and adapted by Rody Vera from Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children, Nanay Bangis tells the poignant story of a mother who loses her children amid the conflict between the MNLF and the Philippine army from 1971 to 1981.
This DUP CLASSICS production features a Brechtian style that brings together seasoned UP alumni, now industry professionals, and fresh talent from the university’s theater program. Leading the cast is Ge Malacaman Villamil as Nanay Bangis, joined by Air Paz, Rona Rostata, and Fred Layno. Director J. William Herbert Sigmund Go, a former Tanghalang Pilipino Artistic Director and co-founder of the Virgin Labfest, returns to Dulaang UP to guide and mentor theater students.
Founded in 1976 by National Artist Tony Mabesa, Dulaang UP is the production arm of the UP Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts. Now in its 47th season, subtitled Amihan at Habagat, DUP explores the resilience of Filipinos amid political and ecological uncertainties. Reflecting the dynamics of the amihan and habagat, this season’s productions capture the tensions and shifts in today’s critical zones in the Philippines.
Nanay Bangis will be staged at the IBG-KAL Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman on the following dates:
- November 15, 22, 29 (7:30 PM)
- November 16, 23, 30 (2:30 PM & 7:30 PM)
- November 17, 24, December 1 (10:30 AM & 2:30 PM)
For tickets, visit bit.ly/NanayBangisTickets.
Discounted tickets for PWDs and senior citizens are available at PHP 800. Regular tickets can be purchased through TicketMelon at ticketmelon.com/dulaang-up/nanaybangis.
For show buying, audience sponsorships, or bulk ticket inquiries, contact Christen Perez at dulaangup.marketing.upd@up.edu.ph. Further updates will be shared on the Dulaang UP Facebook page.
