PUP THEATER, MANILA – PUP Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory proudly presents the culminating production of its 43rd Theater Season Apprentices, “ANG HULING PORK ‘N BEANS NI ALING MILDRED”, written by Alyssa Denise Insigne and Maven Brences and directed by Maven Brences. The show will be staged on July 10 and 11, 2025, at Tanghalang PUP, College of Communication Building, PUP Sta. Mesa.
Bringing together the visions of SLP Batch 2023–2024 apprentices, this theatricomic play explores how ordinary lives are a battle to normal people and how a simple can of pork and beans transforms into a symbol of power, control, and who gets to eat last. Using the fast-paced rhythm and punchlines from classic sitcoms, the play delivers heavy truths under the guise of laughter.
The story follows Aling Mildred and her kapitbahays in Kupang Kupang, a small neighborhood; where everyone knows each other so gossip is a gospel and survival is an art. Through biting humor and sharp satire, the play examines the intersections of labor, gender, and governance seen through the lens of a single can. At its core is a question: How can power be so freely given, yet remain so hard to earn?
“This isn’t just satire,” says the show’s director. “It’s a warning. Pork and beans, in our story, is a comfort food and a metaphor for power that weaponizes. Who holds it? Who eats it? Who is deprived of it? And who’s left with the can?”
Educators, students, and workers are invited to reflect on how our play can serve as a catalyst for conversation and realization. Hold the can and don’t miss out on “Ang Huling Pork n Beans ni Aling Mildred.” For tickets and more information, follow PUP Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory on Facebook and Instagram.
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PRODUCTION TEAM
Head Production Manager: Pearl Micah Arceo
Assistant Production Managers: David Amonoy and Hyang Mi Muring
Head Stage Manager: Pam Bantigue
Assistant Stage Manager: Viena Marie Guyo
Stage Managers: Kean Kumalat, Mark Garces, Anna Sumicad
House Head: Charle’s Lopez
House Staff: Angel Mae Ramos, Ella Paras Gallega, Jezreel Jumilla, Russel Ann Vanise Delos Santos
Marketing & Publicity Manager: Hyang Mi Muring
Creative Head: Mark Jhonsen Bognot
Creatives: Gabrielle Hyacinth Constantino, Oliver Dolotalias
Partnership Staff: Kelsey De Ocampo, Ellen Avril Paulo Adove
Promotions Head: Angel Mae Ramos
Promotions Staff: Faith Felipe, Oliver Dolotalias
Set Designer and Head: Pearl Micah Arceo
Set and Props Staff: Viena Guyo, Charle’s Lopez, Ashly Fabella, JZ Banayat, Jay Rico Dorilag, Stefani Nicole Ruiz, Jhems Mae Angco
Lights Head and Designer: Pam Bantigue
Lights Operators: David Amonoy, Dianne Medel, James Brian Cavada
Sound Designers: Champagne Benitez, Pam Bantigue, John Clark Sebastian
Sound Spinners: Princess Julyanna Marie Rasonabe, Champagne Benitez
CHMU Head: Alyssa Insigne
CHMU Staff: Viena Marie Guyo, Juliana Palomares, Janel Elaisha Gatchalia
Songwriters: Pearl Micah Arceo, Maven Brences
Music: David Amonoy
Choreography: Viena Marie Guyo, Maven Brences
