Bulong

A work-in-progress shadow puppetry production by Aureen Almario

Bulong, meaning “whisper” in Tagalog, is a multidisciplinary, shadow puppet performance that explores the hidden lives of immigrant Filipina women and children in America. 

Incorporating live performance, original music, shadow puppetry and Filipino folktales, Bulong follows Aya, an imaginative young girl who finds her journey with her family from the Philippines to America to be both magical and bittersweet. 

Loosely inspired by personal experiences, director Aureen Almario crafts a whimsical tale around the very real yet lesser-known narratives of immigrant Filipino families. 

For this work-in-progress, audiences are welcome to participate in a brief Q&A with the director and cast after each show. Audience feedback will be much appreciated as we continue to develop Bulong in the future. 

This show runs for one hour and is family-friendly.

Accessibility - Bindlestiff Studio is wheelchair accessible and can offer aid for the hearing impaired. Please let us know when you purchase tickets if you require any accessibility needs so we can best accommodate. 

Cast/Crew
Writer/Director - Aureen Almario
Producer - Laura Priscilla Paule
Musical Director - Joshua Icban
Technical Director/Board Operator - Dave Ragaza
Set Designer - Ciraco Sayoc
Lead Puppeteer - Tracy Nguyen
Lead Puppeteer - Lindsay Ordesta
Puppeteer - Reńe Ly
Puppeteer - Mayo Arbues
Puppeteer - Sharleen Ignacio
Actor - Rose Almario

Builders: Ada Chan, Ava Tong, Barbie Arbues, Kathlyn Cabrera, Yasmine Campbell

This production is supported by Theatre Bay Area and San Francisco Arts Commission.