Hey, its Janno
Travel, Photography and Theatre
Hey, its Janno
Travel, Photography and Theatre
Travel, Photography and Theatre
Travel, Photography and Theatre
Janno Castillo is a theatre artist who fosters social improvement through powerful performances and community engagements. He underscores political issues and inequality in different creative pathways to inspire audiences and take action making him a pivotal figure in using art as a catalyst for social transformation.
In between productions he is a traveller and photographer who have passion for social connections through meeting people in different cultural background and practices. He believes that social interaction helps and improve self development through cultural immersion and understanding.
For his undergraduate thesis, he produced and starred in Joshua Lim So’s Palanca Award-winning play, “Nawawalang Gabi, Ninakaw na Araw,” which earned the Best Play recognition at the Philippine LEAF Awards, making it the only student production nominated and awarded in the category.
He also received a Best Actor nomination at the Philippine Leaf Awards for his performance in the same production, Rappler then cited the production as one of the best theatre plays produced in 2023.


Production Manager

Puppeteer & Production Manager

Voice Actor & Production Manager

Puppeteer & Production Manager

Assistant Production Manager

Actor & Producer

Stage Manager & Puppeteer

Assistant Director

Actor

Actor

Director

Actor

Performer

Actor

Production Assistant
...At the center of the play are two activists, one well into his 40s (Janno Castillo) and another in his early 20s (Johnny Maglinao), whose lives are upended after being captured by paramilitary forces based on unfounded allegations. Weak, hungry, and almost delirious, they are forced to confront their tortured state and think of ways to pull themselves out of a cell so wretched, windowless, and sustained only by a single light bulb that it may well be built underground, considering the state’s obsession with surveillance and secrecy. ...
Janno Castillo, the production manager, aptly describes the project as an "immersive fan fiction universe," highlighting the interactive nature where the audience's reactions can genuinely influence the narrative. "It's also interactive in a way na pag nangyayari na siya, the characters na binigyan ng role can explore on the characters given by the writers. It's like creating a world of theater and film, and no one knows what's going to happen, even 'yung writers. We'll find out on May 3."
Janno Castillo and Johnny Maglinao, whose performances are decimating in how it outlines the interiorities of their respective characters, two souls forever searching for a cardinal point en route to their stolen lives.
For collaborations and inquiries, please email: contact@jannocastillo.com
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