Dramanila Theater Production proudly presents Garet: Pinoys in Chicago, a gripping Filipino stage play by Rey E. dela Cruz that confronts the emotional, moral, and cultural realities faced by Filipinos living abroad.

Set against the unforgiving winter of Chicago, Garet: Pinoys in Chicago unfolds inside the modest home of a comatose Filipino immigrant whose life has become the silent center of a heated ethical dilemma. As friends, lovers, and acquaintances gather, buried resentments surface and difficult questions emerge—about responsibility, faith, love, and the boundaries of mercy. What begins as an act of care evolves into a profound examination of conscience.

Written with sharp dialogue and deep empathy, the play explores themes of migration, sacrifice, martyrdom, loneliness, and moral choice, reflecting the lived experiences of many overseas Filipinos. The narrative challenges audiences to reflect on what it truly means to be humane—especially when compassion demands a cost.

“Garet is not just a character—it is a mirror held up to our shared immigrant experience,” says Dramanila Theater Production. “This play asks us to confront the values we carry with us, even when we are far from home.”

Garet: Pinoys in Chicago is more than a story of one man’s fate; it is a collective portrait of a community navigating identity and survival in a foreign land. With moments of warmth, tension, and unsettling honesty, the production promises an emotionally resonant theatrical experience for Filipino and international audiences alike.

Production Details

Title: Garet: Pinoys in Chicago

Playwright: Rey E. dela Cruz

Presented by: Dramanila Theater Production

Directed by: Dexjordi Lyle Sison

Venue: NCCA Tanghalang Leandro V. Locsin, Intramuros, Manila

Date & Time: February 07, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Ticket Price: PHP 500

About Dramanila Theater Production

Dramanila Theater Production is committed to staging socially relevant Filipino works that amplify marginalized voices and foster critical conversations through theater. The company continues to champion original plays that reflect the Filipino condition—locally and globally.