In celebration of LGBT Pride Month, Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño — together with director Anton Juan — present "Choosing (Not A Straight Play)."
Taking place from June 29 to July 7 at the Power Mac Spotlight Blackbox Theater, Circuit, Makat, this groundbreaking play, co-created by the celebrated LGBTQIA+ couple, promises to deliver a compelling narrative on love beyond gender.
According to its creators, "Choosing (Not A Straight Play)" is more than just a theatrical production; it is a heartfelt exploration of identity, love, and the courage to be true to oneself.
Written by producer and The Sunday Times Magazine columnist Diño, with additional monologues by Seguerra, the play draws from their personal journeys and a collection of LGBTQIA+ stories gathered over the years. It offers a thrilling narrative that blurs the lines between reality and fiction.
"We're not just telling a story; we're sharing a part of our souls with the audience. It's about the raw, sometimes painful journey to find not just love, but acceptance and happiness within oneself and in the eyes of society," Diño shared.
Choosing the Power Mac Spotlight Blackbox Theater as the venue underscores the play's commitment to accessibility and intimate storytelling. With both matinee and evening shows scheduled to cater to diverse audiences and ticket pricing set to ensure broad accessibility, the production aims to spark discussions and foster understanding around gender identity and sexual orientation.
"My hope is that this play will break barriers to understanding the individual experience of people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Through these stories and shared experiences, we'll realize that we have more commonalities than differences," Seguerra added, reflecting on the play's mission to promote inclusivity.
With music from award-winning composer and librettist Vince de Jesus, "Choosing (Not A Straight Play)" promises to be a compelling narrative that challenges perceptions and celebrates the spectrum of human experience.
"Choosing is not just about Ice and Liza; it's about embracing the unseen and unheard stories of the LGBTQIA+ community and finding a space to explore the struggles they face in society and the complexities of this experience. The play is for those who need to understand their identity, sexuality, and how, at the apex of it all, is choosing because of love—whether that's love for yourself or your loved ones," Juan said.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Ticket2Me.net.
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