21/05/2026
This week on :
The Caucasian Chalk Circle (2005)
Directed by William Sun Huizhu
Cast: Maria Au Mong Chao, Felimon Blanco, Hung Pei Ching, Miyuki Kamimura, Adrianna Koralewska, Chris Lee Ban Loong, Melissa Leung Hiu Tuen, Mohamed Kunju Noushad, Xiao Jian
In the midst of betrayal, war, and confusion, a baby cries — and one woman answers. Fleeing through wind and snow, evading the Fat Prince’s army of Ironshirts, Grusha carries the abandoned child across the mountains towards home. But can she protect him from the forces that pursue them, and what fate awaits them at journey’s end?
This lively production of Brecht’s well-loved classic was performed in English and Mandarin, with subtitles in both languages — bringing together nine actor-students from Macau, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and China. It was staged by the 2nd graduating cohort of the Theatre Training and Research Programme (TTRP) - now known as ITI.
Among the cast is Mohamed Kunju Noushad, who returned to ITI years later to direct The Cyclist (2018), and Felimon Blanco, the interim head of the ITI alumni association and co-founder of inITIate PH – a testament to the lasting bond many alumni maintain with the Institute.
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