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TugOfWar

 

 

Tug of War: a series of short plays on work, war and trauma

Written by Zaineb Abdulla, Giovanni Ortega, Lorely Trinidad-Ontal and Rohan Zhou-Lee. Directed by Aaron Mays

CIRCA Pintig is proud to celebrate Asian American Heritage Month and Filipino Independence Day in Chicago by presenting Tug of War, a quartet of short theatrical works on the Iraq War, work and immigration written by Asian Americans.

Tug of War will run on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. from May 9 to June 14, located at the Moooh Dulce Studio, 2602 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60647. Get your tickets now!

The play begins with Wayne, written by CIRCA Pintig favorite Giovanni Ortega, about a Filipino-American soldier who speaks of raids and atrocities committed while serving abroad. The monologue is based on interview transcripts from a real war veteran.

Next, meet Raza, an actual Iraqi refugee. Written by Zaineb Abdulla, The Story of Raza follows her journey into the United States, fleeing the horrors of the conflict within Iraq. This work is based on her interview.

In Rohan Zhou-Lee’s The Soldier’s Home, CIRCA Pintig takes you into the home of Eric and Allegra.After surviving a roadside bomb and losing very close friends, the couple must redefine their relationship and rebuild their marriage.

And, back by popular demand, CIRCA Pintig remounts Caregiver. This monologue, written by Lorely Trinidad-Ontal, follows an anonymous Filipino caregiver who struggles not only to support herself, but also her family in the homeland and her client Mr. King.

This production, directed by Aaron Mays, marks the 24th season of Filipino Chicago theater. Cast members include Alice da Cunha, Brian Kung, Robert (Bobby) Manzano, Annamarie Tabo and Loreen Targos.

Show dates are:
May 9: 8 p.m.
May 10: 3 p.m.
May 16: 8 p.m.
May 17: 3 p.m.
May 30: 8 p.m.
May 31: 3 p.m.
June 6: 8 p.m.
June 7: 3 p.m.
June 13: 8 p.m. (Filipino Independence Day Celebratory Show)
June 14: 3 p.m.

Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 in advance, $10 for students, seniors and industry professionals and $10 for groups of 20+

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2015 Fall Production

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TUG OF WAR2

A retelling of actual experiences of immigrants – soldiers, refugees, domestic workers — who lived through regimes of political and military terror as they  navigate the complex interstices of American society.

Featuring:

The Story of Raza – an Iraqi refugee’s journey into the United States after fleeing the horrors of the conflict within Iraq.Written by Zaineb Abdulla.Directed by Aaron Mays.

Wayne – a Filipino-American soldier who speaks of raids and atrocities committed while serving abroad. Written by Giovanni Ortega.Directed by Aaron Mays.

Picketlayne (Cantata) — the story ofBiyang, a caregiver, and her journey from her hometown in South Cotabato, Philippines to Chicago narrated through songs. Written by Joi Barrios.Directed by Allan Sargan.Musical arrangement by Baron Cabalona.

Previews: Sat (10/24), 8pm & Sun (10/25), 3pm

Regular shows: 3pm on Sun (11/1), Sat (11/7), Sun (11/8)

Tickets: $10 ($5 for students/seniors) — Previews

$20 ($10 for students/seniors) — Regular shows

FREE — Arts Donors &Community Sponsors

For ticket reservation, call 773-480-4824.

RELATED EVENTS

I.                    Art Exhibit

Featured Artists : Jose Aggari, Justin Suico& Raven Guerrero

Exhibit Hours: Oct 23 – Nov 15

                           Saturdays 7-10pm / Sundays 3-8pm

II.                  Mercy Strained

In the award-winning play Mercy Strained (also called Mercy Killers), Joe, a blue collar mechanic with a sick wife, recounts his emotional journey through the American health care system.

Shows onFriday (10/23)& Saturday (11/14), 8pm

URL for the play’s/author’s  website: http://mercykillerstheplay.com/
URL for this performance: http://ilsinglepayer.org/event/mercy-strained-play-logan-square
Contact Anne Scheetz, [email protected], 773-486-6276

Free admission, donations welcome. Food available for purchase before the performance from 6:30-7:45pm. Discussion with the author and single payer activists follow the show.

  • Jinksy’s Happy Hour

Comedy improv using audience stories on what life might have been if things went just a bit different.

Show is at 7:30pm on Sat (11/7). Admission is $10. RSVP strongly recommended. Contact Chris at 630-750-6090.

LOCATION: MOOOH DULCE GALLERY

2602 W Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60647

What people are saying

  • “I wanted to convey to you tonight while it was still in my memory how brilliant the play Allos was!! I could not stay for the talk back for the play since I have to be out of the house by 8 a.m. tomorrow- but please tell the actors, director/playwright how terrific their work was in Allos. The script was very tight, focussed and the language really created the dynamic of the play and/ story and characters. The use of the stage and the set up was so creative- minimalist theater at its best. Superb direction. The sound track and -music and sound effects really placed the audience in each scene so clearly and made you feel you were right there. And the actors were superb-their characterizations were distinct, completely believeable and emotionally affecting. And their sense of ensemble was electric. The actors vocal and physical body language was excellent and contributed so much to the truth of their characterizations – It was truly a work of art and of the kind of theatre in which you were not only entertained but learned something of the history of the Filpino experience and that of Carlos Bulosan. This is a major piece of theatre. I hope the company continues to do something in keeping it alive!!! I now want to read some of the work of Carlos Bulosan, too. Congratulations! Again, please convey this to the company!”

    From Professor William Raffeld-UIC School of Theater & Music

  • On Alamat …Some members of Louie Pascasio’s large cast bring great conviction to their roles and, all contribute to the buoyancy of the traditional storytelling scenes.

    Jenn Goddu, Chicago Reader

  • On Dreamweavers …Director Louie Pascasio has done well harmonizing the cast’s equally variable acting skills and the women portraying the mothers (Ginger Cacnio, Aimee Algas and Ginger Leopoldo) bring conviction and freshness to their interactions.

    Kelly Kleiman, Chicago Reader

  • On Sister Outlaw …with its accessible story, everyone who watchedthe play left with a smile and maybe a new outlook on gender and immigration.

    Ray Hull, Pinoy Monthly

  • On Nanay Isog and Her Children …because Allan Sargan and the Pintig Actors company pull it off, when Nanay Isog drags her cart into the final sunset, we weep over destroyed beauty and think long and hard about the evil of war, and even about its redeeming possibilities. Brecht would have been proud.

    Kim Wilson, Chicago Reader

  • Alien Citizen is an absolutely riveting piece of theater.

    Nick Green, Chicago Reader

  • On America is in the Heart …what makes it special is that it illuminates the immigrant struggle from the rarely explored viewpoints of Filipinos, who arrived in this country in the great waves in the 1920s and 30s.

    Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times

  • On Alamat (Legends) …spring to life with force and beauty. Pintig has produced a show that looks at this cross-cultural story in a fresh and appealing way. And it relates the story with a striking use of music, dance, ritual, design and myth-based storytelling.

    Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times

  • On The Bells of Balangiga …it reaches beyond simple agitprop pageantry and emerges as an ambitious, professional production that explores a chapter in history that’s still relevant to mainstream audiences.

    Mary Shen Bernidge, Chicago Reader

  • Your passion about human rights as global issue, your insights regarding civil liberties and the compelling performance contributed significantly to the panel. Arts, Media and Human Rights: Dignity Without Borders Conference. May 2-7, 2003.

    Columbia College Chicago

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