Dates: Sept 26-28, Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm

UPDATE: By popular demand, we are extending the show for a 3rd week! Only three shows left! September 26-28, Thursday - Saturday @ 8pm -10pm.

Stories High XIX - the culmination of our longest running page-to-stage workshop series, which runs from September 12-21, Thursday - Saturday @ 8pm -10pm. 

Bindlestiff artists, returning and new, come together to learn, create and perform for our growing community! 

Students & Seniors - $10
General - $15
Support the Artist - $25

Visit our Facebook Event page.

Sponsored in part by:
MOHCD - SOMA Stabilization Fund
PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists), Inc.
San Francisco Grants for the Arts
San Francisco Arts Commission

"The Cleaner

Top L-R: Emmanuel Romero, Nic Feliciano, Stephen Minor, Antaisha McClary, Rachael Adia Manapsal

Photos by: Paciano Triunfo Marissa L. Ampon

Date: Sept 24, 6pm

TONIGHT! Join us for a Grantseeker Info Session for helpful background and tips for San Francisco-based artists and organizations interested in San Francisco Arts Commission grants. Come learn about eligibility, the grant categories, and how to apply. Hear from former grantees about their projects and how to be successful with your application.

Dates: Sept 28, 1:30pm

Seeking Storytellers to be Puppeteers & Makers for Bindlestiff's First-Ever Children's Show in Spring 2020!

Sponsored by a CA Arts Council Grant, Bindlestiff Artist-in-Residence Ramon Abad is seeking to fill 4-6 puppeteer roles for THREE once-a-month Saturday afternoon children's shows at Bindlestiff Studio in January-March 2020 that he will direct.

Also seeking makers of all skills needed to help make puppets.

Small stipend available for puppeteers & makers if you make the cut.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Development & Rehearsals starting end of October/November.

Contact Ramon for more info 
B.stiff.puppets@gmail.com

Dates: Oct 6-27

The Ghost Within: An Introduction to Writing Horror Plays
Facilitated by Christina Ying

Students will engage in a 3-week intensive writing workshop, where they will learn the fundamental elements of creating a horror stage play. Students will discover how core concepts of character, structure, plot, theme, and tone interact with the horror genre. The workshop will also explore the integration of American and Filipino cultural folklore into the horror genre. Students are expected to complete a 10-page one act that will be read on stage.

Dates: Oct 17-Nov 2

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Bindlestiff Studio proudly presents our Mainstage production of TAGALOG 2019, a collection of one-act plays written and performed in the national language of the Philippines, with live English translation creatively woven throughout the evening. In its third year, Tagalog 2019 will bring to life stories deeply specific in its language and culture and yet universal in our human experiences of new love, friendships formed from struggle, and fears of alien abduction. Three new playwrights from the prestigious Virgin Labfest of the Cultural Center of the Philippines will make their U.S. debut in the heart of the SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District. 

October 17 - November 2, 2019
Thursdays - Saturdays @ 8pm
October 17th, Community Preview @ 8pm.
Opening Night,  October 18th @ 8pm. Reception immediately following, catered by local vendors.
October 19, 26, and November 2, Matinee @ 3pm.

$20 General
$15 Students/Seniors
$30 Support-the-Artists  
$17.50 Group Rate (6 or more)

Bindlestiff Turns 30!

Welcome Home - Gala and Fundraiser

One theater.
Thirty years.
One special night!

In 1989 Bindlestiff Studio became a one-of-a-kind theater in SOMA.

In 2019 it still stands as an epicenter of Filipino-American performing arts, the only space of its kind in America. Now it's time to PARTY!

Come join us on Saturday, December 7 to celebrate 3 DECADES of incredible art and artists. Expect a night full of fun and surprises in true Bindlestiff style!

FEAST!!!
Enjoy a mouthwatering spread curated by Thuy Tran (co-founder of the Rooted Recipes Project) and prepared by renowned local chefs, with drinks from the open bar!

LAUGH!!!
Featured performance by celebrated stand-up comedian, Kevin Camia (Late Night with Stephen Colbert). Hosted by Kat Evasco.

ROCK!!!
Headlined by indie-rock legends, Julie Plug.

and MORE!

When: Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Where: SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103

GET YOUR TICKETS
Early Bird Tickets- $60 (limited availability)
General Price - $75
At-the-Door - $100  

SPONSORSHIPS
Ranging from $250 - $2,000 with valuable rewards for each tier.

DONATIONS
Set up one-time, monthly, or annual donations.

Raise your hand if you plan to go!

See you there!