Play Reading Workshop Activities 2005


San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
404 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

The AART Playgroup, is an informal monthly play reading workshop formerly held every third Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum in downtown. 


2005 Schedule (2006 Schedule TBA)

Sept. 18 -- Woman from the Other Side of the World by Linda Faigao-Hall
A Filipina transplant in New York is haunted by her past.  We are producing this play in April, so the reading is an excellent opportunity to become more familiar with this moving script. 

Oct. 16--Cowboy vs. Samurai  by Michael Golamco
In this re-telling of CYRANO DE BERGERAC, one man must choose between the "Asian American" and the "American" within himself in a pursuit of love. A no-holds-barred romantic comedy set in rural Wyoming.

Nov. 20--Eyes of the Heart by Catherine Filloux
After witnessing the atrocities collectively known as the “killing fields” in the chaos of Cambodia in the 70’s,
a 50 year old Cambodian woman suffers from psychosomatic blindness as she adjusts to life in the United States. 

Jan. 15--Botocan by Thelma Virata De Castro
Based on the memoirs of the playwright’s mother, the play tells the story of a young woman who must choose between serving her family and seeking vengeance for a hidden crime during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines in World War II.

April 16--Tibet Through the Red Box, Based on the book by Peter Sis, Adapted for the stage by David Henry Hwang

May 21--Plays by local writers Jolene Hui and James Shelledy
Plays by Local Playwrights
SHADES OF PURPLE by Jolene Hui
PALAAM by James Shelledy

SHADES OF PURPLE
During a bittersweet visit home, a young woman probes the authenticity of her relationships with family and friends.
Cast:
Mia--Twenty-something attractive half Chinese, half Caucasian, intelligent woman
Gino--Twenty-something attractive half Italian, half Caucasian, intelligent man
Dad--Middle aged Chinese man
Grandma--60-something Italian woman
Gina--Twenty-something woman, Gino's girlfriend
Tom--Twenty-something man, Mia's brother

PAALAM
A young Filipina American clashes with her mother and stepdad before being shipped overseas to take care of her Lola (grandmother) in the Philippines.
Cast:
Mars (Marissa)--18, U.S. born
Tessie--Marissa's mother, 40's.
Lola Tin Tin--Grandmother of Marissa, 60's to 70's
Boy--Tessie's brother.  A few years younger than Tessie.
Romy--Tessie's brother.  A few years younger than Boy.
Lisette--Marissa's friend.  18, U.S. born.
Edgar--Lola Tin Tin's caretaker.  Late 20's, early 30's.
Efren--Marissa's step-dad.  40's to 50's

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