“𝐖𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫”: 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲

Excitement buzzed through the Marcelo Fernan Cebu Press Center as students, parents, and teachers gathered to witness an inspiring and one-of-a-kind school play: The LINKER Podcast Show. Presented by Childlink Learning Center, this year’s production transformed the venue into a vibrant, living podcast studio where the voices of youth took center stage.

Staged in a creative podcast-in-performance format, The LINKER Podcast Show offered more than just entertainment—it gave its young cast a platform to share stories that matter. With five pairs of high school students acting as podcast hosts, the play unfolded in segments, each one triggered by a heartfelt call or message from a younger student. These moments sparked candid conversations, moving musical numbers, and performances that tackled real-life topics with sincerity and optimism.

From themes of growing pains to climate change, the play covered a spectrum of emotions and experiences:

Maxine, a kindergartener adjusting to life as a big sister, learned how art, laughter, and stories can help her reconnect and feel seen.

Leon, a second-grader troubled by the climate crisis, was empowered to believe that small steps and community action can spark real change.

An anonymous student found strength in a message about self-worth and the importance of finding support in the face of bullying.

Nick, a fifth grader navigating the beginnings of a childhood crush, received guidance on self-awareness and patience.

And in a poignant finale, Brett, a graduating senior, was reminded that it’s perfectly okay not to have all the answers about the future.

Interwoven through the narrative were stirring musical performances, including renditions of “It Is What It Is,” “Brave,” “I Lived,” “Bestie,” and “High Hopes.” Each song deepened the emotional impact of its scene, brought to life by a talented ensemble of singers, dancers, and soloists. The show closed with a full-cast performance of “I’ll Stand by You”, leaving the audience teary-eyed and inspired.

At its heart, The LINKER Podcast Show celebrated the Childlink community’s commitment to empathy, courage, creativity, and unity. “No one has to go through life’s challenges alone,” one student host shared during the show. “We figure it out together.”

Indeed, with this innovative and heartfelt production, staged at the Marcelo Fernan Center, Childlink Learning Center once again proved that when young voices are given the stage—beautiful things happen.

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