Eight writing fellows for the Virgin Labfest XX were already selected after intensive deliberation by the Labfest committee and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), namely, Ace Abu, Aldrine Anzures, Princess Joy Buenafe, Mark Joseph Briones, Laurence Miguel de Vera, Maleah Rae Frange, Bradley Jason Pantajo and Qashrina Musa.
The VLF XX WFP is an intensive two-week mentorship initiative on the study and practice of dramatic writing for the stage. Under the guidance of multi-awarded playwright Glenn Sevilla Mas, the program offers a platform for selected writing fellows to engage in lectures, workshops, and discussions on playwriting and script critiquing.
The Virgin Labfest Writing Fellowship Program has produced notable playwrights in the country. Among the featured works in this year’s Virgin Labfest XX: HINOG, seven playwrights are proud alumni of the Virgin Labfest Writing Fellowship Program, including its regional iteration in the Visayas. These include Ivan Villacorta Gentolizo (Unang Araw), Chris Joseph Junio (Mga Magindara sa Siyudad), Harvey Rebaya Sallador / “Imuthis” (Ang Problema sa Trolley), Mikaella Yoj (TBT, Takbo Batang Tondo), Jobert Grey Landeza (Mommy G), and Jhudiel Clare D. Sosa, whose work Identité returns this year as a revisited play. Also featured is Andy Abellar, whose play Wala Ginakamatisan ang Itlog will be presented in a staged reading.
The VLF XX WFP will culminate in a showcase of stage readings featuring the Fellows’ original works to be held at the Bulwagang Roberto Chabet, 3/F Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, CCP Complex on June 29, 2025 (5:00 PM).
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