Harold Pinter’s
BETRAYAL
Director: Victor Lirio
Scenic Designer: Miguel Urbino
Costume Designer: Becky Bodurtha
Lighting Designer/Technical Director: John Batalla
Sound Designer: Fabian Obispo
Assistant Director: Uriel Villar
Associate Scenic Designer / Scenic Artist: Julia Pacificador
Production Stage Manager: Jerome Aytona and Jayvee Carreon
Production Manager: Patricia Gregorio
Original Artwork by Pacita Abad
Replicas for the show built by Julia Pacificador with assistance from Aaron Misayah, Elize Gabrido, Diane De Los Reyes, Danella Ty, Chrix Reyes
Scenery Built by Rene Cubar and Sinag Scene Shop
Cast: Vanessa White, James Bradwell, James Cooney, Regina DeVera, Jef Flores
Repertory Philippines
RCBC Plaza - Carlos P. Romulo Theater
March 2024
PRESS
“The stage itself is well thought of and effective, thanks to the deft hand of set designer Miguel Urbino, who intelligently establishes each scene by just simply moving around a few boxes, and adding a few flourishes here and there. Incorporating authorized reproductions of Pacita’s artworks to the set design also add to the production value.”
-Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz (People Asia)
“A STARK white set adorned with Pacita Abad’s Paris in the Fall painting sets the stage for Repertory Philippines’ reinterpretation of Harold Pinter’s classic drama Betrayal. The warm hues of the Parisian autumn scene, in stark contrast to the play’s exploration of human complexities, foreshadow the emotional journey ahead. […] Miguel Urbino’s brilliant set design and John Batalla’s expert lighting serve as a canvas. The ever-present Pacita Abad piece draws the audience’s attention, symbolizing the past’s influence on the present. The artwork becomes more than just a backdrop; it guides the audience as the play manifests in a unique reverse-chronological order, starting after the affair’s end and ending at its beginning.”
-Pauline Joy M. Gutierrez (Business Mirror)
“With crisp sound design by Fabian Obispo and set designer Miguel Urbino’s simple, mostly bare stage, Pinter’s words are allowed to remain the main attraction. The world of this production is imagined as an art gallery, with the same gallery staff quietly transitioning each scene into the next—their tidiness contrasting sharply with the absolute mess the characters have gotten themselves into.”
-Emil Hofileña (TheaterFans Manila)
“Commending as well the stunning set design by Miguel Urbino, evocative lighting by John Batalla, immersive sound by Fabian Obispo, and very natural looks by Becky Bodurtha. The set and lights played a crucial role in the overall experience. The Filipino touch was evident in the artworks displayed on stage, adding to the richness of the visual storytelling. What made this adaptation stand out though was its unique perspective from a Filipino immigrant, which we’ll let you discover for yourselves.”
-Jainor Garcia (Manila Millennial)