Surely Support Group

Huling pagsama pa-alapaap! In this two-part episode, the Surelys go back to the musical that started it all—Ang Huling El Bimbo. In this episode, we talk about what’s changed in the 2023 version of the beloved jukebox musical, and bits of what we loved about the show.

Tunay ngang walang sakit, walang hapdi, walang sugat sa aming dibdib paglabas namin ng Teatro Zorilla matapos tunghayan ang pagtindig at pag-ibig ni Julia at Tenyong. Ma… marami raw humihiling ng cast recording ng Walang Aray? Weh? Well, isa (o dalawa 😜) na kami doon! Find out why in this episode as we reminisce our favorite songs and scenes in Walang Aray!

Meron pa bang kokontra sa tagumpay ni Zsazsa(o Ada?) Listen to Dans and Pau as they discuss thoughts about the nuances and sensibilities in a seemingly (extra)ordinary superhero story—Zsazsa Zaturnnah The Musical…’Yun Lang! Follow @surelysgroup on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok to be updated on our upcoming content! For collaborations and sponsorships, email us at surelysgroup@gmail.com...

Everyone’s over the moon with the musical about love and defiance. Now, join Dans, Pau, and Tine to discuss their thoughts and favorites in this episode about the musical that struck our hearts most, Mula sa Buwan. #HulingLipad #MSBproshot Follow @surelysgroup on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok to be updated on our upcoming content! For collaborations and sponsorships, email us at surelys...

Pa-rant isa lang? We’re baaack, because of a hot topic that soon evolved into a heated discussion online! The Surelys share random thoughts on Hamilton, the accessibility of Philippine theater, and a slew of other connected topics. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Kumu, TikTok: @surelysgroup!

What happens if you only have 140 words a day? In a long-overdue deep dive episode, Dans, Pau, Tine, and Tonyo talks about Sam Steiner's play, Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons, tackling a world where the British government introduced "The Quietude Bill" or Hush Law which limits the citizen's speech to 140 words a day and was recently streamed by C.A.S.T (Company of Actors in Streamlined Theatre)...

Theater folk are some of the most versatile people we know, and two of our guests are no exception. They're theater actors, singers, and even commercial talents. But another interesting thing is how the careers they started in weren't exactly in the same field as theater. In this episode, we chat with one of the in-demand leading men of theater, Floyd Tena, and The Voice of the Philippines season...

WE'RE BACK WITH ANOTHER EPISODE! We briefly talked about our projects that were made before our hiatus and what's in store for the group this year. Follow @surelysgroup on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Kumu to be updated on our upcoming content! 

We're back! To kick off our new season, we talked to classical singer, theatre actor, and vocal coach Arman Ferrer. In this episode, he shares his experiences from being a choir member, his beginnings in theater, and his many new projects this year! Follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, @surelysgroup. | Photo from Arman Ferrer's Instagram page

One of the industries most heavily affected by the pandemic is the performing arts industry, which includes theater. More than a hundred days into quarantine, how has the theater world adapted? How will they move forward? Black Box Production's Pat Valera and Full House Theater Company's Michael Williams join us in our final episode to answer these questions. Follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Inst...

(Trigger warning: This episode features mentions of sensitive themes related to sexual assault and death.)    Long overdue deep dive on Ang Huling El Bimbo. Anne, Dans, Pau, and Tine go over the various topics and issues discussed after the nationwide streaming of AHEB, with new realizations and more. Follow our Twitter and Instagram, @surelysgroup. | Photo grabbed from Full House Theater Company'...

(Trigger warning: This episode features mentions of sensitive themes related to sexual assault and death.)    Long overdue deep dive on Ang Huling El Bimbo. Anne, Dans, Pau, and Tine go over the various topics and issues discussed after the nationwide streaming of AHEB, with new realizations and more. Follow our Twitter and Instagram, @surelysgroup. | Photo grabbed from Full House Theater Company'...

My golly gosh miss niyo na ba Ang Huling El Bimbo?! Kami rin miss na namin. So we invited some of the cast to talk (mostly gush) about the production, what went on behind the scenes (including bloopers during the run!), AND THE UPCOMING STREAM OF ANG HULING EL BIMBO. Yes, ya heard that right. Watch along with us and join the discussion using the hashtag #AngOnlineElBimbo.  More details on the AHEB...

We're back! It's Day 49 of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Manila due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How have we been coping? How has the theater industry been coping? What will theater look like after this crisis? We try to answer these questions and relive the theater moments we miss. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @surelysgroup.

Sino bang tama? Muslim? Kristiyano?  Tanghalang Pilipino’s Batang Mujahideen explores the two sides and more. In this bonus episode, we discuss the most striking points of the play, from the documentary-like approach to the company’s directing decisions. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @surelysgroup.

It’s 2020, why are people still using their phones in theaters? We talk about our theater-going pet peeves and more. | Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @surelysgroup .

Tonyo, Pau, Anne, and Tine talk about the first play in this year’s season of C.A.S.T. (Company of Actors in Streamlined Theatre)—Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus.” It’s our first time to watch a staged reading, so we had a lot of thoughts (hence this episode going on overtime). We talk story, acting, and music—plus a surprise something for Gian Magdangal fans! | Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @surely...

ELY! ELY! EL BIMBO NAMAN DYAN! Pau and Tonyo give us a gist on what happened last December 8, 2019 at the Ely Buendia: A Night At The Theater concert featuring the Ang Huling El Bimbo Cast as guests while reliving the feels and the songs that were played! Follow @surelysgroup on Twitter & Instagram!

We're back with another episode! This episode contains spoilers as we continue reliving the scenes from the musicals Mabining Mandirigma, Rak of Aegis and Himala. Follow @surelysgroup on Twitter & Instagram!

WARNING: Spoilers | We're back with another episode! Join us as we go back in time(-ish), talking about our first and favorite musicals! | Follow @surelysgroup on Twitter & Instagram!

First bonus episode! Join Ella and Tine as they talk about the cast announcement for Black Box Productions' Dekada '70 and the upcoming ONS Cabaret: As Seen On TV! | Follow @surelysgroup on Twitter & Instagram!

For our first episode, we talk about the history of Surely Support Group and our love for  Philippine Theater. Since this is our first episode, there's a lot of dead air and moving of the mic so you can hear sounds (that's actually me checking if it's still recording since we don't have equipment yet). Disclaimer: It's very very makalat. | Follow @surelysgroup on Twitter & Instagram!