Our Villain Era Program

Producers Notes

Thank you so much for supporting Queer as Fuck!  Since 2016 we have dedicated ourselves to providing a platform for Queer and Trans folks of color to come together and share in the power of community theater.  This is our 5th full production and we are so thankful to all of the creatives that poured their hearts out to present to you all “Our Villain Era”.

This show first began its journey to the stage with a winter writing retreat where we as a collective decided it’s time to embrace the villain in us all.  Through a series of workshops, ideas turned into scripts, which were then brought to life through the amazing work of our directors and actors.  This show is a culmination of a collaborative effort to move past traumas we endured and turn them into artistic expressions that shines light on our fierce resilience, question the complexities of our relationships, and celebrate the sexiness of being QUEER as FUCK.

Through the amazing support of Bindlestiff Studio & SF’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development “Gather” Resident Arts program we are thrilled to announce our year long commitment to develop programming that will produce more opportunities for folks to come together and share our stories for our June 2024 show.  If you’re interested in learning more about upcoming Queer writing and acting workshops please follow us on social media. (Facebook, Instagram)

Thank you again for supporting Queer as Fuck.  We hope you enjoy the show!

Queer as Fuck Production Team
Jud Ferrer
Joce Ampón-Solis
Andrew Cabatian Aggabao
Lisa Hu

TRIGGER WARNING
This show contains content that may be triggering for some people as we explore themes around gender dysphoria, violence, and rage.  Any weapons you see on stage are props.

Bios

Andrew Cabatian Aggabao
Andrew joined the QAF family in 2019. He has put on (too many) PCNs at the University of Maryland, College Park and performed in the Capital Fringe Festival. Walking virgin runway at the Back With a Vengeance Ball was a dream come true. He is of Karay-a and Ilocano descent, and occupies unceded Ohlone Territory in Oakland. Andrew is grateful for his fish, his dog Kipo, and especially his friends who have been walking Kipo during tech week. @ac_bao

Raphael Buenaventura
Raphael is beyond thrilled to debut his first stage performance in the Bay Area since relocating from Los Angeles last August 2022, bringing with him his theatre experiences and memories with the Long Beach Playhouse in SoCal. He resumed involvement in the area’s theatre community through stage-management with a docu-theatre performance by Crescent Moon Theatre Productions, following various shows from different theatre companies thereafter. His most recent acting work is in 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘺 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘦, a staged reading presented by Theatre Rhinoceros. Raphael is grateful to be a part of Bindlestiff Studio’s 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘍𝘶𝘤𝘬, and hopes for your continued love and support in the collective, and in the entire theatre industry. @_raphaellouis

Joe Cascasan
Joe is very excited to be acting back on the Bindlestiff stage. It's been awhile since he has an opportunity to act at Bindlestiff, but has been directing more often. He would like to thank Joce for writing a great piece and for casting him in Paint n Sip. He would also like to thank Aaron for his caring and nurturing directing style and his co actors Sandra and JayB. And of course his partner LO, who challenges him everyday to be a better person. @joedotcas

Veronica Clifford-Carlos
Veronica Clifford-Carlos is a writer and actor looking to shake off the cobwebs and entertain again. She hopes the audience enjoys not only the many amazing pieces, but her hosting skills as well. Though, now in her villain era, she wonders why she should care if you’re entertained. No refunds <3 @iconadefun

Sandra Criswell
Sandra is a non-binary Filipinx multihyphenate actor, writer, facilitator, and healing artist. You might remember them from their Bindlestiff debut at Stories High XXII, playing Samantha in It’s Okay, or “the Mom who cried A LOT.” Be careful approaching them… they might ask for your birth chart. @sandraholla

Laurel Kuo
Laurel is an actor and student filmmaker from San Francisco. She is currently developing her acting craft and writing screenplays. In their free time, they like to cook with their partner, be annoying with their friends, and lift weights. She's a cancer sun and a scorpio rising. I know, big oof.

Chi Wan Lee
people call me lee, im excited for this production, ive done backstage work for bindlestiff, but this is the first time i done on stage acting with bindlestiff (parodies doesnt count ig) @backdoe.leebandzzz

Renè Ly
Born and raised in SF (yelamu), René draws inspiration from the vibrant communities that raised her. As a first US born daughter of Vietnamese refugees she explores healing, both lived and ancestral trauma through artistic forms of music, dance, poetry, and theatre arts. She is an educator, fighting and working alongside students and allies for a more loving and equitable world. @renely415

Eli Mangaoang
Eli Mangaoang (he/they) is a recovering creative: writer, actor, poet, and director in a constant state of reinvention. After experiencing a quarter-life crisis and contemplating the lack of “fun” in their life, Eli rediscovered his love for theatre in all forms and realized that although they weren’t active in the theatre community for many years, the ethos never left them. Most recently, Eli was a featured actor in SFBATCO’s 2023 Creators Lab and Bindlestiff Studio’s 2023 production of “The Sprung Edition.” In his day job, he’s your lola’s favorite iphone teacher. @tofuadobo

Nikki Nutterfield
Nikki is a San Francisco based artist & is thrilled to be back home, at Bindlestiff, with their queer family! Shout out to Mama Zee for always supporting and being present. Their most recent works include: Are You Goth Enough…, THEM, Coffee Lady, & Stories High XXII. @hashtagnutterfield

Jaz Aiza Obiacoro
Jaz Aiza Obiacoro is a non-binary, Filipinx weirdo from the East Bay. They are thankful for sharing space with Queer as Fuck and Bindlestiff studios, to continue to empower queer and trans lives. MAKIBAKA! joajefoaewij foefjoejfoeajfaowef ejfaoejfo woejoaw ajfeoa aejaow aejfoe fejeo djosdi dsjwoeij sjowei sow oieoklwe rith weit ahvneoq ieq dnow wieqo ewiedon didwlsd idiejwe oilw dfwoeifw ifw iow vivv iewoe cjowinvjgit oql fkncdeoi coekfoi vhito wo lwiejlkeow ififl itnbhr idvuwe ewp ednugi jcb tbrxz io @Trollqueen

Jordan Ong
Jordan is very excited to be a part of another Queer AF production.Trained at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under the direction of Rob Zimmerman, Jordan has played a number of theatrical roles with Theater Rhino, SF Olympians, Pianofight, Academy of Art as well as roles in independent film and commercials. He is extremely grateful to the QAF team for the opportunity to write and direct his first plays. When he’s not theater-making, Jordan enjoys meditation and hydroponic gardening. Jordan would like to thank his husband Milo, his family, friends, and his yorkie, MinnieMinaj, for their support. @jordancingwithme

Lindsay Ordesta
LO is one of many producer-directors at Bindlestiff Studio. Although based in Union City, she is a dedicated community volunteer in SOMA Pilipinas. This year to date featured collabs with Shadowlight Productions, EMP Films and Pistahan Festival Livestream show- yet LO has more in store with Balay Kreative’s Ancestral Altars at Kapwa Gardens, Granny Cart Gangstas’ 10 year anniversary show, and Chokit’s Playlist variety show at Bindlestiff. LO is honored to join Queer As Fuck’s 2023 stage crew, and to watch her partner Joe and talented friends perform these beautiful stories of our LGBTQIA2S+ community. @lo_fo_sho

A-ron Orpilla
A-ron Orpilla is so excited to be a part of QAF23! This is A-ron's 3rd QAF Production and is very excited to have his DIRECTORIAL DEBUT directing Paint and Sip written by QAF producer Joce Ampón-Solis! Some of his previous work with Bindlestiff include: Welga (2017), Queer as Fuck (2018, 2020, 2023), Inay Dalisay’s World Famous Lechon (2022), and Stories High 23 (2023). A-ron would like to thank everyone who came out to see the show, and also the cast and crew of QAF23! He never knows what to write in these bios, so he hopes you all enjoy the show! Follow him on Instagram - @aaronjustin

Ely Sonny Orquiza
A 2023 YBCA 100 Honoree, Ely Sonny Orquiza (he | him) is a multidisciplinary Queer Filipino artistic director, stage director, and arts educator native to San Francisco Bay Area, the unceded territory of the Ramaytush Ohlone People. Through theater and the performing arts Orquiza illuminates the experiences of the Asian diaspora, explores the politics of Queer/ness, and amplifies the voices and narratives of People from the Global Majority. As an artist, Orquiza draws on his heritage and lived experiences to create stunning theatrical productions that captivate audiences and spark meaningful conversations about equity and representation. Through his art and advocacy, he is breaking down barriers and elevating marginalized voices for the American Theatre. For extended bio: elysonnyorquiza.org @theorquiza

Enedina Ramos-Padilla
This will be Enedina’s third year collaborating with QAF. She is a director and a writer in this year’s production. She is a self published author and hopes to continue developing her skills as a theater writer. She is passionate about creating stories that shed light to the POC and LGBTQ experience and is excited to once again have the opportunity to bring her works to a live audience. @Journey4472

Jack Patena
BiG SHOUT OUT to Bindlestiff for always putting on! A GRAND THANK YOU to QAF for allowing me to be apart of something special, yet again! To those I’ve been fortunate enough to work alongside with and learn from - maraming, MARAMING SALAMAT! Supreme Love to my family, as always. @cool.n.mellow

Stan Stone
Stan Stone studied at The Bennett Lab and Bay Area TheaterSports. He was a founding member of Out The Box; a 2-man group that combined improvisation with sketch, music and spoken word. Stan created a one-man show, Johnny & Scrap, which he performed at The Red Poppy Theater. It was the story of how his parents met and fell in love. He played both parts. He is currently a writer/actor/and award-winning director with Barewitness Films. He has worked with the QAF Theater collective, Theatre Rhinoceros, 3Girls Theatre Co and others. His latest accomplishment is a book of poetry titled Unlikely Saviors. @stan.stone2

Kaz Valtchev
This is Kaz Valtchev's third year in QAF! He’s had his plays read with Pear Theater, Left Coast Theater Company, and Monday Night Playground. He also has an original monologue published in “We/US: Monologues for the Gender Minority.” "Straight Nonsense" is the first piece he's written to be fully produced onstage. @kazvaltchev

Nick Wong
Meet Nick Wong, a San Francisco native with 14 years of dance moves under his belt. Now, he’s stepping into the spotlight for the first time in ‘Queer AF,’ ready to groove with an awesome cast! @wicknong

Don’t Call Me Ate

CELEBRATING JOYCE JUAN MANALO

Joyce Juan-Manalo will be forever remembered for her integral role in shaping and strengthening Filipin@ arts and culture in San Francisco and beyond. Please join us in celebrating her life, love, and no-bullshit humor in an afternoon of music, comedy, theater, and creativity.

Blue Gayuma 12 - 3p
@ARC Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street

Chokit’s Playlist 3-7p
@Bindlestiff Studio, 185 Sixth Street

If you plan to attend, please purchase tickets.
$10 - Suggested Donation
No one turned away for lack of funds.

Proceeds and donations will go towards the Joyce Juan-Manalo Legacy Fund for Pinay Theater Artists.

Granny Cart Gangstas present PWET: A 10-year Anniversary Sketch Comedy Show

November 9-18, 2023
Thursday - Saturday @ 8pm
Bindlestiff Studio

Stepping out of the pages of the current issue of Vogue Philippines, Bindlestiff Studio is proud to have Granny Cart Gangstas bring the laughter to our stage for their 10-year Anniversary sketch comedy show, PWET! Their shows always sell out fast so plan early and get your tickets now!

Sliding Scale Tickets:
$15 - Students
$20 - General
$30 - Support the Artist