Whether it’s a character or a specific plot point, there’s something that everyone can relate to. One thing that the cast has unanimously agreed on is how the show draws out very personal reactions from the audience. We should be aware.” Relatability and Connections

When I went through a horrible break-up, I knew I couldn’t get through it on my own.” She also goes on to say, “Whether or not we think we’re ready, I think we should know (about these topics). I myself, in my own family, we go through things as well. With regards to the many sensitive themes tackled on the show such as family crisis and sexuality, Cris adds, “I think we’ve always been ready (to address serious topics on stage) but we’ve never wanted to face it. How does it affect everybody?” Tony Award winner Lea Salonga will play Helen Bechdel When one person is going through a full blown something… and the aftermath… and the satellites around that person. As Lea explains, “Pieces like this are really interesting because you really get into the intricacies of human behavior. Fun Home promises the same emotional gravitas. Cris Villonco will play Alison Bechdel Looking InwardĪtlantis has never shied away from serious and introspective work such as Next to Normal and God of Carnage. Rounding out the cast are Yanah Laurel and Ronan Crisologo alternating as Joan, Daniel Drilon and Teddy Velasco alternating as Christian, and Noel Comia and Albert Silos alternating as John. New Zealand native Laurence Mossman will have his plate full as four different characters – Roy, Pete, Mark and Bobby Jeremy.

This will be Eric and Lea’s reunion performance since starring as Marius and Eponine in Les Miserables on Broadway more than 20 years ago. Opposite him is the one and only Lea Salonga, who plays Helen Bechdel, the stern and distant mother. Eric Kunze has the challenging role of Bruce Bechdel, the complex patriarch of the Bechdel family. Joining her are Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante who plays teenage Alison, and Katie Bradshaw and Andee Achocoso who will be alternating as small Alison. ( READ: Full Cast Announced for International Premiere of Fun Home)Ĭris Villonco plays Alison Bechdel, the author and central figure of the story.

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