Bindleblast - July 17, 2020

KWENTO TIMES STAGED READING SERIES
Virtual Live Event

Join us for a live streamed reading of 3 fantastic short plays for one night only.  

Ang Espiya by Reg Clay 
Mr. Kilikili’s Mom and His Secret Asawa by Conrad Panganiban
Allos: A Story of Carlos Bulosan by Giovanni Ortega

Saturday, July 25th at 8pm PST
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CVLU5uoWRUefEjOYdTrnGg

WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A MURAL SOON

Within 3 days we reached our fundraising goal and we will be able to pay the artist fee, supplies and transportation, as well as funding the repairs. We are so humbled by the community for showing up and supporting us. 

Thank you to all the people that have shared and liked our social media post. Thank you to folks who also provided us with information,  advice, and resources. We will be sharing updates on the mural through our newsletter and social media channels.  

A special thank you to all the donors:
13 Anonymous, Lisa Marie Rollins, Kim Requesto, KC Sioxson, Olivia Malabuyo Tablante, Rachel Lastimosa, Claire Genese, Emmanuel Romero, Francisco Ochoa, Donald Wood, Patricia Cruz, Maria Aguilos, Kristen Hewitt, Kaz Valtchev, Aura San Miguel, Giancarlo Cariola, Raisa Donato, Jeannie Celestial, Andrew Mendoza, Russell Alejandria, Melanie Espinueva Aure, Ramon Abad, Eunice Nuval, Connie So, Wernher Goff, Herna Cruz, Paloma Concordia, Deidre Hill-Valdivia, Ruby Del Remedio, Jazlynn Pastor, Mihee Kim, Joshua Icban, Jonathan Mercado, Myra Sumaraga, Christiana Reverso, Melvign Badiola, Manolito Cabrera, Nicole Menez, Alexis Dayers, Desi Danganan, Conrad Panganiban, and LeftyPedals

OKAY BA TAYO?

OKAY BA TAYO? A Health Care Reform Awareness and Bindlestiff Artist Medical Relief Fundraiser 

Hello, Bindlestiff Family and Friends! Thank you for staying tuned to our small, San Francisco black box theater. Next on the horizon is a special event, close to our hearts. Bindlestiff Studio is raising funds to support our beloved Resident Noir and House Manager, Ed Mabasa. Ed was recently hospitalized, as his medical supply dwindled in shelter. We’ve pledged to help cover some of the mounting costs of his recovery, as well as raise awareness for much needed Health Care Reform. We, at Bindlestiff know Our Darkling is fond of fashioning himself a loner, however Ed is very much OUR loner and a solid part of this powerful and compassionate community. 

We invite you to join us on August 1st, 7PM PST for a fundraiser drive, Bindlestiff style. Featuring stand up comedy from Kevin Camia and Kat Evasco, sketch comedy from Granny Cart Gangstas, Geek Show and Queer as Fuck, a puppet show by Ramon Abad, a Forbidden Futures sneak peek, musical presentations by Rachel Lastimosa and Golda Supernova,  and a special U-Jam session with Liza Erpelo, all hosted by Bindlestiff Legend, Samson Manalo. 

O K A Y   B A   T A Y O ? 
A Health Care Reform Awareness 
+ Bindlstiff Artist Medical Relief 
Fundraiser Variety Show

Online on SATURDAY AUGUST 1 at 7pm PST 

Featuring

  KEVIN CAMIA
KAT EVASCO
RAMON ABAD
GRANNY CART GANGSTAS
QUEER AS FUCK
GEEK SHOW
FORBIDDEN FUTURES
U-Jam with LIZA ERPELO

Musical Guests 
RACHEL LASTIMOSA
GOLDA SUPERNOVA

Hosted by SAMSON MANALO

Flyer by OMZ

SILENT AUCTION Original Art by KIM ARTECHE
and paintings by DINO IGNACIO, JAMES IGNACIO based on the plays of
Bindlestiff House Noir, Ed Mabasa

Mask Up!

COVID-19 cases are surging in California, including the Bay Area. We all need to work together to end the surge.

https://sf.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/GotYouCovered-8.5x11-060920-no-bus-english.pdf

Congratulations!
Alleluia Panis Wins Hewlett 50 Arts Commission

Launched in 2017, the Hewlett Foundation issues 10 commissions annually in five performing arts disciplines. Manai Alleluia Panis received her commission for "Nursing These Wounds", an exploration of the history, cultural effects, and ongoing impact of colonization and the American medical education that accompanied it in the Philippines in the early twentieth century. Informed by the work of historian and UC Berkeley professor Catherine Ceniza Choy, who, along with California Nurses Association union organizer Ginger Faustino, will advise on its development.

THE LIVING DOCUMENT Website launches

A response to the structural racial inequities being brought to national attention by local BIPOC theatre artists. The document allows artists to openly contribute their personal experiences of racist behaviors within the theater industry. You can visit the site at https://www.bipoclivdoc.com/

Open Submissions for Liwanag 3, Due 8/23

SOMA Pilipinas and Kearny Street Workshop are looking for artist submissions for the groundbreaking Pilipinx arts journal, Liwanag. The deadline has been extended to 8/23/20. 

To submit and read the updated guidelines and editorial notes go to: https://www.somapilipinas.org/liwanag/submissions

Photo from Arkipelago Books. You can purchase “LIWANAG: Literary and Graphic Expressions by Filipinos in America” Special Commemorative Reissue at https://www.arkipelagobooks.com/products/liwanag-literary-and-graphic-expressions-by-filipinos-in-america

Please help us raise money for the SOMA Community!

We're only $600 away from achieving our pledge goal of $2500!

We will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2500 in donations sent to the following orgs (please label your donation "BindleMatch"):

Many in our community cannot venture out, nor do they have the resources to purchase important supplies for sheltering in place. There is an acute need for the following:

• Disinfecting Wipes

• Hand Sanitizer

• Concentrated Disinfectant Solutions (70% Alcohol, Bleach, Hydrogen Peroxide, etc.)

• Toilet Paper

• Paper Towels

• Latex/Nitrile Gloves

• Masks (Non-medical, surgical, N95)

• Word puzzles, crosswords, sudoku, colored pencils, coloring books, reading materials

• Non-perishable goods (especially rice, dried noodles, crackers, spaghetti sauce, tuna, sardines, corned beef, fruit cocktail, etc.)

If you would like to donate any of these items, please ship them to:

United Playaz
c/o Rudy Corpuz
1038 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103

You can also drop off donations at the above address during the hours of 
12pm-5pm, Monday - Friday

Call Rudy 415-716-4100 to confirm drop-off time.


Volunteers needed to help prepare grocery bags and deliver them to recipients. Please contact each respective org above to offer your time.