[3] Martial law in the Philippines forced founder Guidote-Alvarez to go to a political exile in 1972 but the theatrical organization remains operational.The theatrical works of the organization revolved around the social conditions and political climate during the Martial law era and focused on using the medium of theater as an empowerment for the marginalized sectors.Since the move, PETA has produced and performed adaptations of classic foreign plays as well as local and children's theatrical productions.A multi-function hall on their building's second floor is dedicated to film director and Filipino national artist Lino Brocka.On the second floor, it houses The LINO BROCKA Hall, a special hall dedicated in memory of the National Artist for film Lino Brocka along with a resource center which houses the library and archives covering a collection of books, publications, scripts, audiovisual files, and chronicles of the continuing lifework of the theater.
