"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13
Sarah Monay is a Licensed Professional Teacher and artist from Iriga City, Bicol. A proud alumna of Bicol University’s AB Speech and Theater Arts program, she is currently part of Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), the National Performing Arts Company for Theater, as an Actors Company Apprentice and a member of its Education Committee. She is also a part-time faculty of MINT College’s Performing Arts Department from 2022 to present.
She recently appeared in "Sigalot sa Venetia" (Le baruffe Chiozzotte) as Libera (2025) and served as understudy for Mila in Tanghalang Pilpino's "Kisapmata" (2025). She also reprised her role as Whitey in the 2025 and 2024 staging of the beloved family musical, "Sandosenang Sapatos". Her other theater credits include Tanghalang Pilipino’s "Ibon ng Lawa" (Seagull) as Nina (2024); "Pingkian: Isang Musikal" as part of the ensemble (2024); "Sandosenang Sapatos" as Whitey (2023); "Anak Datu" as Dalagang Walang Ngalan (2022 and 2023); "Nekropolis" as Lumen (2023); and "Ang Pag-uusig" (The Crucible) as Betty Parris (2023).
Sarah starred as Ringgit Dimasinop in “Dami Mong Alam”, a financial literacy web series written by Eljay Castro Deldoc, directed by Antonette Go, and produced by Tanghalang Pilipino in partnership with Visa Philippines and EON. She was among the cast of TP’s multimedia children’s program “TARA, PEEPS!” Season 2 as Anya Aghoy and Agueda Iniquito, aired in partnership with the Manila Broadcasting Company through DZRH channels. Sarah also starred as Alex Francisco in "Lakbay Isip: A Mind's Journey", a three-episode web series on mental health produced by the National Endowment Fund for Children's Television in partnership with Tanghalang Pilipino and St. Scholastica’s College - Manila.
Before pursuing a professional theater career in Manila, she served as a full-time college instructor under Bicol University’s Humanities Department for four years. Aside from being an actor, she is also a playwright commissioned by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for a stage adaptation of a Filipino epic as part of the Philippine Epic Project (2022), a stage manager, an assistant production manager, and an enthusiastic blogger. She maximizes artistic and academic affiliations to advocate for youth mobilization, community development, and voters’ education, among others–and believes that she is a student of life, for life.
Photography by JL Javier |
Assisted by Nikki Bonuel
Sandosenang Sapatos (2024)
Short Story by Dr. Luis Gatmaitan |
Playwright: Layeta Bucoy |
Director: Jonathan Tadioan |
Music: Jed Balsamo and Noel Cabangon |
Musical Director: Jed Balsamo |
November 15 to December 8, 2024 at Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater)
Ibon ng Lawa/Seagull (2024)
Written by Anton Chekhov |
Translated by Jovi Miroy |
Directed by Dennis Marasigan |
Featuring the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company and Paulito Del Mundo |
April 27-28, 2024 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater)
An Actors Company recital in partnership with CenterStage US.
PINGKIAN: Isang Musikal
Playwright: Juan Ekis |
Director: Jenny Jamora |
Composer and Musical Director: Ejay Yatco |
March 1 to 24, 2024 at Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater)
Additional Performances at the GSIS Theater, April 12, 2024 (3pm & 8pm)
Sandosenang Sapatos (2023)
Short Story by Dr. Luis Gatmaitan |
Playwright: Layeta Bucoy |
Director: Jonathan Tadioan |
Music: Jed Balsamo and Noel Cabangon |
Musical Director: Jed Balsamo |
November 17 to December 3, 2023 at Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater)
With performances at the Jagna Cultural Center (Jagna, Bohol), December 15-16, 2023, and at the Assumpta Theater (Assumption Antipolo), January 22-24, 2024.
Anak Datu (2023)
Written by Rody Vera |
Directed by Chris Millado |
Featuring the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company |
September 29-October 6, 2022 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater)
Winner: 13th Gawad Buhay Awards “Outstanding Play - Original/Translation” and “Outstanding Ensemble for a Play”
Nekropolis
Written by Guelan Varela-Luarca and the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company |
Directed by Charles Yee |
Featuring the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company |
April 20-23, 2023 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater)
Nominee: Broadway World Philippines “Best Supporting Performer in a Play”
Ang Pag-uusig / The Crucible (2023)
Written by Arthur Miller |
Translated by Jerry Respeto |
Directed by Dennis Marasigan |
Featuring the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company |
February 17-March 12, 2023 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater)
Winner: 2024 Philippine LEAF Awards “Outstanding Ensemble Cast”
Anak Datu
Written by Rody Vera |
Directed by Chris Millado |
Featuring the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company |
September 16-October 9, 2022 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater)
Winner: 13th Gawad Buhay Awards “Outstanding Play - Original/Translation” and “Outstanding Ensemble for a Play”
Lakbay Isip: A Mind's Journey
Written by Maynard Manansala, with Edrick Alcontado and Aggy Mago |
Directed by Antonette Go-Yadao and Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan |
Produced by Tanghalang Pilipino , National Council for Children's Television, and St. Scholastica's College - Manila |
2023
Dami Mong Alam!
Written by Eljay Castro Daldoc |
Directed by Antonette Go |
Produced by Tanghalang Pilipino, Visa Philippines, and EON |
2023
TARA, PEEPS! Season 2
Written by Andrew Clete and Mikaela Regis |
Directed by Lhorvie Nuevo |
Produced by Tanghalang Pilipino and the Manila Broadcasting Company |
2022-2023
Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon?
Written by Jose Victor Torres | Directed by Dennis Marasigan | Featuring the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company | July 5-7, 2024 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater)
A CCP Out-of-the-Box production of the Cultural Center of the Philippines that highlights the works of three National Artists celebrating their centennials this year: Eddie Romero (Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?); F. Sionil Jose (Po-on); Alejandro Roces (We Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers)
Sino ang Pumatay kay Mr. Masangkay?
Written by U Eliserio | Directed by Rolando Inocencio | Featuring the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company Scholars | The Virgin Labfest 18: HITIK Staged Readings | June 18, 2023, at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP BlackBox Theater) Basement
Langit, Lupa, Impyerno
Time Stamp: 1:42:48 • VLF Writing Fellowship Program Showcase at the CCP Promenade • June 26, 2022 • Role: Diwa (lead) Director: Dennis Marasigan • Playwright: Bernardine De Belen
Saridandan
Time stamp: 20:40 • VLF Writing Fellowship Program Showcase via Zoom and Facebook Livestream, December 4, 2021 • Role: Taumbayan • Director: Dennis Marasigan • Playwright: Isay Laguitan-Jimenez
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