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September 5, 2025Asian Theatre Journal

Ecoperformance of Dissent in the Philippines: Plastic Pollution and Mining Disaster

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BVBryan Levina VirayJAJoseph Edward Alegado

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This essay reveals how ecoperformances highlight plastic pollution and mining disasters in the Philippines, suggesting a need for social and environmental justice.

Key Points

  • The analysis demonstrates how theatrical protests can effectively raise awareness about environmental injustice, emphasizing the need for improved advocacy.
  • Two key examples are explored: a street protest against plastic pollution and a theatrical piece about a mining disaster, highlighting their interconnected themes.
  • The methodology employed involves a critical examination of Philippine theatre's portrayal of environmental issues, especially its gap in addressing nonhuman concerns.
  • This work supports the notion that ecoperformances can enhance understanding of environmental impacts, particularly on both human and nonhuman subjects.

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Viray et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3d5b2b87ece8dc9562eehttps://doi.org/10.1353/atj.2025.a968806
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