Duck Soup

As one of the Featured Artists of Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center's (APICC) "United Asian American Festival 2024: Be(long)ing Here," Ramon Abad presents "Duck Soup" an immersive theater experience for children and families at Bindlestiff Studio.

The one-hour show will engage the audience by guiding them to various sections of the theater, where they will witness short stories brought to life through captivating puppet performances.

The expression "duck soup" is Depression-era slang for something that's "easy to do" or a "piece of cake." No actual ducks will be cooked. Tickled perhaps, but not cooked! 

This will be an immersive theater experience. Audience members will be asked to move to and from different stations.

This program is presented by the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center as part of the 27th United States of Asian America Festival (USAAF).

Playwrights:
Marc Abrigo
Kim Arteche
Sofia Chanco

Puppeteers:
Mayo Arbues
Eriette Atanante
Yaz / Yasmin Campbell
Dom Refuerzo
Michele Menard
Julia Wright

Musician/Accordion Player: Mark Davis

Puppet Design & Making Team:
Kids: Evan Ignacio Brown, Malaya Linaban, Akshara Majji, AJ Sonas, Sakura Yoshida
Teens: Adora Fong, Taedyn Kim, Elijah Leung, Emi McKelpin
Adults: Bri Bramante, Angie Nathalia Chaparro, Ara Chawdhury, Jared Gochuico, Sharleen Ignacio, Valerie Liu, Pauline Maccay, Tommily & Minda Sonas, Yato Yoshida

Technical Director: Dave Ragaza

Stage Manager: Tracy Ignacio

Director and Producer: Ramon Abad