Event

BANYAN by Jeannie Barroga

Asian American Theater Company Presents:

A World Premiere Theatrical Production
Directed by Francis Tanglao-Aguas

Featuring Shelene Atanacio, Roberto Divina, Michael Dorado, James Lontayao, Victoria Mejia, Ryan Morales, Jose Saenz, and Vicki Zabarte.

BANYAN is a modern-day, multicultural variation on THE WIZARD OF OZ
that incorporates Pilipino fantasy, folklore, and humor. A woman,
during her 'dream vacation' to the Philippines, embarks on an
allegorical adventure sprinkled with aswang (witch) tales, hostages,
romance, intrigue, and 'symbolic' terrorism. Her journey through the
jungles of the Philippines mirrors her dilemma over her role in a
corrupt corporation's nefarious secrets in a paper shredding room.

BANYAN opens its world premiere production at AATC in November 2005.
However, the development of the play itself has traveled through an
extensive three-year journey at Locus Arts, Bindlestiff Studio,
TheatreWorks, Ma-Yi Theatre, and Fountain Theatre. This production is
the culmination of the play's evolution.

FINALIST, Seattle Repertory Theatre/Hedgebrook Women's Playwrights Festival 2003, and the Taper Too Asian American Workshop 2003.

Reserved Seating is available for the first four rows in the theater. Reserved Seating ticket holders must arrive by 7:45 pm.

Please also join us at SWEET: An Evening of Wine & Chocolate on November 5, 2005. Find more info about this AATC fundraiser at http://www.asianamericantheater.org/sweet.