EXCLUSIVE: Vivoree Esclito hopes for theater return and wants to explore darker roles
Actress and singer Vivoree Esclito expressed her desire to return to theater acting, saying she hopes to take on another stage production when the right opportunity comes along.
Now focused on further developing her skills in singing and performing, Vivoree recently showcased her talent at RMA Studio Academy’s Destination: World Stage concert held at the Proscenium Theater on November 5.
In an interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, the actress, who previously starred in Teatro Kapamilya’s Tabing Ilog the Musical in 2023, said she would love to be part of another theater production.
“Yes,” she said when asked if she sees herself returning to theater.
“I would love to star again or get casted again in a theater play. Siguro timing lang and right play for me. Kasi hindi madali ‘yung theater talaga. Kailangan once you’re there, full committed ka. ‘Yung body mo, ‘yung voice mo, everything has to be present when you’re doing a play,” she added.
Vivoree is also hopeful that she could make her theater comeback as early as next year, highlighting how working with fellow performers helps her bring out her best on stage.
“Hopefully next year, let’s see. I would love to do a theater play again. Iba ‘yung pakiramdam eh. Kasi ‘yung energy ng mga kasama mo, nagagamit mo siya to really do your best. Nahihila ka nila pataas,” she shared.
She acknowledged that theater can sometimes be overwhelming, particularly when it comes to memorizing scripts and delivering lengthy lines. However, she said having supportive co-actors makes a difference, as performers help one another throughout a show.
When it comes to dream roles, Vivoree named award-winning Broadway star Eva Noblezada, who portrayed Eurydice in Hadestown, as one of her theater idols. She said she would be thrilled to have the opportunity to play the same character someday.
“That is so cool,” she said of the possibility.
Apart from taking on another theater role, Vivoree also hopes to explore characters that would allow her to show a different side of her acting abilities.
Known for portraying feminine and “kikay” characters in television and film, she said she is interested in trying roles with darker and more mysterious qualities.
“Gusto ko may mystery [and] may darkness din ‘yung character na ipe-play ko one day,” she said, adding that she remains open to playing feminine characters since she also finds them enjoyable to portray.
“I just really want to try something new, something different naman,” she added.
Vivoree also reflected on how her approach to performing has changed since she started in the entertainment industry, saying she has become more mature and learned to focus on her craft rather than worry about other people’s opinions.
“Definitely, mas mature ‘yung atake ko sa lahat ng bagay. Mas nag-oopen up ‘yung perspective ko. For example, when it comes to performing, I can now somehow lessen the noise sa utak ko,” she said.
“Kasi dati, I used to get affected talaga sa [kung] anong iisipin ng audience sa akin, sa performance ko, [or] sa voice ko. But now, I’m learning how to lessen that noise para mas maka-focus ako sa passion ko when performing.”
She added that the experiences she has gone through have helped her become more confident in expressing herself.
“As a person, I think overall, I’ve just matured. After everything that I went through, I’ve learned so much. Mas hindi na ako takot na mag-express ng sarili ko… ‘yung isa sa mga achievements ko na nagawa ko sa career ko,” she said.
Outside of her entertainment commitments, Vivoree is also working toward completing her college education.