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FILIPINO HEARTS
book by R.A. SHIOMI & ALLEN MALICSI
music by KURT MIYASHIRO
lyrics by KURT MIYASHIRO & R.A. SHIOMI
directed by MARY BEIDLER GEAREN
September 23 - October 8, 2006
Benny Luna, an aspiring theater artist, heads back to the Philippines to get in touch with his roots. Amidst a clash of cultures, he makes unexpected discoveries and fights for a forbidden romance. Filipino Hearts blends folktale, music, martial arts and movement with a modern story in signature Mu style.
GENERAL INFORMATION
DATES
September 23 - October 8, 2006
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CAST
RANDY
REYES
Lolo
ALLEN
MALICSI
Benny, Benito
LITA
MALICSI
Nelia, Elsa
ERIC “POGI”
SUMANGIL
Jose, Juan
SANDRA
AGUSTIN
Imelda, Emi
ROSE LE
TRAN
Helen, Victoriea
ELIZABETH
TRUONG
Marlina
ETHAN
XIONG
Raul, Marcello, Chief, Cobra
FRANCESCA
DAWIS
Nene
ISABELLA
DAWIS
Isay
JENNIFER
KELLEY
Pilar
CHAU
LE
Man on Jeepney
ELIZA
RASHEED
Woman #2
MARK
KREITZER
Guitar
PRODUCTION TEAM
MARY BEIDLER
GEAREN
Director
ANITA
RUTH
Music Director
JC ST.
ONGE
Stage Manager
JOE
STANLEY
Scenic Designer
LISA
LEGRAND
Costume Designer
MIKE
KITTEL
Lighting Designer
FOREST
GODFREY
Sound Designer
SANDRA
AGUSTIN
Choreographer
ALLEN
MALICSI
Fight Choreographer
ERIC POGI
SUMANGIL
Fight Choreographer
ANITA
RUTH
Orchestra
JOAN
GRIFFITH
Orchestra
BRIAN
GLENN
Orchestra
