Catching Up with Lea & Nic - Part 1 | Into the Woods | Theatre Group Asia

Theatre Group Asia wishes you all a Happy Mother's Day! In line with this occasion and the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the US, we bring you a special conversation with Lea and Nic - a duo with stories to share and laughs to spare. In this candid chat, they reflect on how their Filipino identity shapes their experiences abroad, sometimes being the only Filipino person in the room, and the remarkable talent and joy that our people possess. Bookmarks: 0:00 High School Experiences 2:55 On Being Filipino Overseas 4:24 Being the Sole Asian Person in the Building 6:22 On Filipino Talent 6:41 Filipinos and Finding Joy 8:41 Credits About Into the Woods: Into The Woods is a dark comedy that intertwines several fairy tale characters’ exploits tied together by a childless baker and his wife who set off on a journey to break a witch’s curse preventing the couple from having a child. Into the Woods is set for a limited engagement run this August at the Samsung Performing Arts Theatre. About Theatre Group Asia: Our mission is to present world-class theatre that brings the global dramatic canon to life, while placing the Filipino experience at its heart. Through theatre, we honor the depth and richness of our history and culture, creating a space where Filipinos resonate within a global context. Theatre Group Asia strives to produce works led by Filipino creatives and performed by artists of Filipino heritage, with a commitment to engaging Filipino audiences and fostering connections within the international theatre community. Connect with Theatre Group Asia: Like Theatre Group Asia on FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theatregroupasia Follow Theatre Group Asia on TWITTER: x.com/tga_philippines Follow Theatre Group Asia on INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theatregroupasia Follow Theatre Group Asia on TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@theatregroupasia