Get ready for another powerful and heartwarming theatrical experience as Off-Broadway UAE proudly presents its Season 4 production, Kalayaan at Pag-ibig — an original musical written and directed by Off-Broadway Founder and Artistic Director, Mr. Elipas Sibua, also the UAE National Director for WCOPA, Music Teacher at Sunmarke School, and 2023 Global Icon Awardee.
This original Filipino stage play is set to be performed in one of the most renowned malls in the UAE this June 2025.
Kalayaan at Pag-ibig tells the story of a typical Filipino family living in Dubai, navigating the daily struggles of working abroad while yearning for the simple joys of family and the cherished traditions of Philippine Independence Day back home. It’s a tribute to every overseas Filipino worker and family making sacrifices for a better future.
MEET THE CAST:
Tatay Ramon – Rommel Sergio, a dedicated teacher in Dubai
Inay – Voice Over, currently in the Philippines tending to family matters
Marco – Dennis Esteva, a father estranged from his wife and child, jobless for over a year in Dubai
Jay – Denzel Magat, a young man who left his girlfriend behind in the Philippines
Diana – Dianna Magat, an admin assistant working in Riqqa
Jaira – Jaira Carranza, a Year 11 student and rising star
This poignant and timely musical promises to touch hearts, provoke thought, and celebrate the strength of Filipino families both at home and abroad.