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==Career==

==Career==

In 1999, Garcia founded Atlantis Productions in the Philippines to stage professional musical theatre, beginning with a production of Rent. Under his leadership, Atlantis became a prominent force in Asian theatre, producing over 65 shows. Garcia, who directed more than 50 musicals, won three Aliw Awards for direction and was inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-vancouver-trained-director-inspired-a-generation-of-filipino-theatre/</ref>

In 1999, Garcia founded Atlantis Productions in the Philippines to stage professional musical theatre, beginning with a production of Rent. Garcia, who directed more than 50 musicals, won three Aliw Awards for direction and was inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-vancouver-trained-director-inspired-a-generation-of-filipino-theatre/</ref>

His work extended across Asia and North America. In 2005, he was appointed the first show director for Hong Kong Disneyland. As a casting consultant, his projects included the international tour of Disney’s The Lion King and the Broadway revival of M. Butterfly. A frequent collaborator with actress Lea Salonga, Garcia worked with her on numerous productions, including an acclaimed version of Sweeney Todd.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-vancouver-trained-director-inspired-a-generation-of-filipino-theatre/</ref>

In 2005, Garcia was appointed the first show director for Hong Kong Disneyland. As a casting consultant, his projects included the international tour of Disney's The Lion King and the Broadway revival of M. Butterfly. A frequent collaborator with actress Lea Salonga, Garcia worked with her on numerous productions, including an acclaimed version of Sweeney Todd.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-vancouver-trained-director-inspired-a-generation-of-filipino-theatre/</ref>

In 2023, he served as a co-producer and casting consultant for the Broadway musical Here Lies Love, notable for being the first Broadway show with an all-Filipino main cast. Following the closure of Atlantis during the COVID-19 pandemic, Garcia co-founded Theatre Group Asia with Clint Ramos to continue creating opportunities for Filipino theatre professionals. During this period, he moved to Vancouver and directed several productions in Canada for the Arts Club Theatre Company and Sheridan College.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-vancouver-trained-director-inspired-a-generation-of-filipino-theatre/</ref>

In 2023, he served as a co-producer and casting consultant for the Broadway musical Here Lies Love, notable for being the first Broadway show with an all-Filipino main cast. Following the closure of Atlantis during the COVID-19 pandemic, Garcia co-founded Theatre Group Asia with Clint Ramos to continue creating opportunities for Filipino theatre professionals. During this period, he moved to Vancouver and directed several productions in Canada for the Arts Club Theatre Company and Sheridan College.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-vancouver-trained-director-inspired-a-generation-of-filipino-theatre/</ref>