Bindlestiff Studio’s Kwento Times Staged Reading Series

Proudly Presents

Banyan by Jeannie Barroga

Directed by Golda Sargento

Artist Talkback to follow the reading

Saturday Oct 24, 2020

6pm (PST)

Virtual event

Registration

The event is free but we are asking a minimum donation of $5 to KATATAGAN: Endurance Filipino American Theater Artists in the Bay Area

After registering, please go here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/katataganendurance-filipino-american-theater?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR18fC3N0RkdN4HenLpiAaQIEUg8F40r3_4ICy9zLzcTw6dpetj3hlyCHZk

Synopsis:

Post 9/11 in a conglomerate’s secret room, a paper shredder, Ona, lures her brother Ian, to visit -- the “roots” -- the Philippines. Familia Wizard of Oz icons double their roles and affect Ona’s escape from her own cage. The play parodies the chaotic moment in history of falling buildings and dwindling confidence in leadership where opportunists cover their tracks and ‘munchkins’ demonstrate resilience.

The Cast:
ONA -- Lynie Abadilla
IAN -- Joe Cascasan
SUPERVISOR/ELLA -- Jamie Nallas
MAINTENANCE WORKER/CABING -- Michael Dorado
DOUGLAS -- Oliver Wijayapala
DIRK -- Marc Abrigo
CESAR -- Rob Trinidad
ANG/ASWANG -- Russelle Mcdermott