EP19 - Betrayal

Step back into the world of James Cooney and his groundbreaking play, "Betrayal," written by Harold Pinter and directed by Victor Lirio. This original play has been revamped with characters who are second generation Filipino-British. The stage venue is in the vibrant city of Manila Philippines. In this episode, we dive into James's reflections on the play, the cast, and unforgettable experiences that unfolded during the production. James shares his candid thoughts and powerful connections forged among the cast, transcending the boundaries of colleagues and friendship. From shared laughter to moments of bonding formed on stage spilled over into real life, creating a sense of camaraderie unlike any other. Explore the bustling energy of Manila City through James's eyes, as he takes you on a cultural journey filled with passion, innovation, and artistic expression. Philippines offers a diverse and vibrant stage for "Betrayal" to come to life. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Filipino culture with James as your guide, as he recounts the soul-stirring encounters that awaited him beyond the theater walls. Each moment became a cherished memory, woven into the fabric of the production's narrative. Finally, we touch on the family reunions that served as the perfect backdrop to James’s story. As laughter mingled with tears and embraces lingered a little longer, the bonds of love and kinship became the ultimate icing on the cake of his Philippines adventure. His inner boy band alter ego now fully exposed to break free for all to see. Join us as we unravel the layers of "Betrayal" and celebrate the magic of connection, self discovery and the transformative power of storytelling, friends and family. Tune in to the very end to also hear feedback from our surprise guests! Salamat po 🙏 Quote by Jerry: "You’re lovely. I’m crazy about you. All these words I’m using, they’ve never been said before…." Previous episode links: EP12 Actor Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Juya98hVgfnjsBfc7wmyX Ep13 Actor Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Juya98hVgfnjsBfc7wmyX Other links: https://youtu.be/J-b20Im4EBw?si=uhwC5fLFwhy6nj62 https://repertoryphilippines.ph/2024-season-2/