Greetings Everyone,

Here’s a quick update on upcoming events from your epicenter of Filipino American performing arts, Bindlestiff Studio….

Bindlestiff Studio Staged Reading Series
Jeannie Barroga’s BUFFALO’ED
Sat. March 28 at 2pm
Presidio Officers’ Club, 50 Moraga Ave. @ Arguello, Presidio SF

Bindlestiff Studio in collaboration with the Asian American Theater Company, and the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre will be presenting staged readings of Jeannie Barroga’s BUFFALO’ED, a full-length play about the African-American soldiers sent to fight during the Philippine-American War of 1899. The reading is co-sponsored by the Presidio Trust Public Programs.
Admission is FREE

Also on the same day ….DON’T MISS…

Bindlestiff Studio’s Dennis Rodis in a solo performance of CLICK written by A.Samson Manalo as part of the show “The Passion of El Hulk Hogancito” by Jason Magabo Perez presented by Kularts on Saturday, March 28th thru April 5th at 8pm @the Bayanihan Cultural Center, 1010 Mission St. near 6th St. San Francisco. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/56330

GOOD FRIDAY: CARPOOL TO HELL directed by Judith Ferrer
Apr. 9 – 11 at 8pm
@The Thick House Theatre, 1695 18th St. Potrero Hill SF

After a long wait, Bindlestiff’s very popular sketch comedy show MIDNIGHT MASS finally comes out of hiding an has morphed in it’s latest incarnation – GOOD FRIDAY: CARPOOL TO HELL. Originally started as the famous Bindlestiff Rodeo sketch shows of the early 90s, this often irreverent and at times sacrilegious hit-and-run sketch show has caused a stir with audiences of many faith. Resurrect your comedy bones and watch as Bindlestiff players get crucified..it’ll be tastier than a marshmallow duck.

Ticket Information: $10 – $15 Sliding Scale
Buy tickets at Brown Paper Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/

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Info and reservations call 415.255.0440 or email: jesus@bindlestiffstudio.org

STANDUP STIFFES 3:The ALTERED Edition
Sat, April 18th 8pm
@ SECRET LOCATION – at 8pm follow the rabbit from 7th & Howard St.

Follow the mysterious rabbit as it leads you to a secret location to witness the strangest standup comedy show ever. It’s another edition of STANDUP STIFFIES, this time it will be a mind-ALTERING experience. Featuring: MARC ABRIGO, MANNY CABREARA, JAMES LANTAYAO, DENNIS RODIS, ROB TRINIDAD, and very SPECIAL GUEST! Remember, if it’s standing up, it’s gotta be a stiffie!

Tickets: $10 – 12 sliding scale donation

the SOLO SHOW (working title)
Apr. 23 – May 2 at 8pm (Sat. 2pm mat)
@The Thick House Theatre, 1695 18th St. Potrero Hill SF

The latest works & solo performances by SAM CHANSE & NICOLE MAXALI with special guest. More details to follow so mark your calendars!

Bindlestiff Studio Staged Reading Series
Peter Bacho’s DANCER
directed by Kevin Correa
Sun. May 3rd at 2pm
@The Thick House Theatre, 1695 18th St. Potrero Hill SF

Filipino American writer Peter Bacho, author of the celebrated novel CEBU unveils his latest screenplay DANCER based on a short story in his collection DARK BLUE SUIT. This staged reading will be directed by Bindlestiff Studio’s Kevin Correa.

It has been a crazy winter quarter. From script revisions to starting late, it can definitely make any normal person go nuts. But not you guys. You guys stayed true and devoted and l appreciate that. This is only the beginning. Starting next quarter oh man will it be exciting. For now good luck with finals and enjoy your spring break. Start thinking of them People Power shorts! We’ll have a lot of down time so videos will be the best.

Need a little help decided on what to perform? YouTube’s a good place to start. There should be tons of movie clips or theater clips to chose from. Too lazy to watch videos? Check out these links below.

http://www.actorpoint.com/monologue.html

http://www.notmyshoes.net/monologues/

http://upstagereview.org/monologuesites.html

http://www.whysanity.net/monos/

http://www.whysanity.net/monos/others.html

Auditions start this thursday January 15th! Come check it out and have fun!

Thursday’s audition is happening at Oakes Library from 7-9 PM. Location for Tuesday and Wednesday’s auditions are still TBA.

A message from your Academic Coordinators: Anna Hernandez, Mark Meneses, Rachelle Soroten

Hey everyone, happy new year!

We hope you guys had a great vacation from school, and we hope you got your rest because there’s a new year and a new quarter to prepare for.  As you might have heard, the student-led class “Pilipino Historical Dialogue” will be offered in Winter quarter, and later in Spring quarter, for your choice of 2 to 5 credits.  The schedule is set for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:45 in Porter 246.  If you want to sign-up, show up on the first day, which is Tuesday, January 6th.  Normally, the process of registering for this class, because it is not on the catalog of classes, requires some form of logistics and paperwork.  It will be explained in detail on the first day.  Also, there will be a cap on the class, 12-15 participants; first-come, first-serve basis.  Sorry, it took so long to let you guys know, but we hope that you will come and join us for the class.  Anyway, enjoy the rest of the break and see you there!!!

Just as a heads up, we’re going to have our auditions soon. Well, technically next month. Hahaha. We’ll keep everyone updated with that, but our proposed audition dates are Jan 15th, Jan 20th, and Jan 21st. We’re also going to try to have a workshop before those dates as a way to give you interested folks an idea of what we’re looking for come audition days. So yes, I know it’s a month a way and priorities should go on finals for the moment. So best of luck with finals everyone!

Chuck here just bidding everyone good luck to all there finals. I know I’m studying like all weekend for my stuff, haha. If you want somebody to study with I’m down. Just hit me up! Take care everyone.

Hey guys, chuck here just reminding you guys that FSA has a community gathering tonight at 7pm. It’s at the kresge town hall and it’ll be a lot of fun. Come learn about fsa past, what’s going on with it right now, and the future.

Hope to see you guys there.

Bindlestiff Studio presents
SHADOWS of WAR: The Lopez Family in the Philippines 1901

WHEN: Thurdays Nov. 6th, Dec. 4th, Jan. 8th, Feb. 5th
Showtime 7pm to 8pm

WHERE: Presidio Officer’s Club, 50 Moraga Avenue – the Presidio, San Francisco

ADMISSION: This event is FREE!

Based on actual documented letters of the Lopez Family written during the Philippine-American war, this dramatic production will incorporate animation, shadow play, live music, and theater actors against a backdrop of historical photos to tell the story of a family�s conflict and dissent during the horrors of a war against imperial colonization of their homeland. For more info: http://www.presidio.gov/calendar/war.htm

CAST & CREW
Directed by Alex Torres & Allan Manalo
Cast: Nina De Torre Ignacio, Allan Manalo, Jamie Nallas, Dennis Rodis
Shadow Master: Ramon Abad
Animation: Dino Ignacio
Music by Naomi Stine & Marcius Noceda
Puppeteers: TJ Basa, Susanna Yu, Joy Regullano
Sound: Chryis Mayrena & Melanie Espinueva

About BINDLESTIFF STUDIO
In 1989, Bindlestiff Studio opened and operated as a 55-seat black box theater on Sixth St, in San Francisco’s South of Market District, and featured original plays and experimental theater by local artists. In 1997, Bindlestiff was established as a Bay Area epicenter for creation of new works by emerging Filipino American artists, providing the underserved Filipino community access to diverse offerings in theatrical stage productions, music and film festivals, workshops in directing, production, acting, stand-up comedy, and writing, as well as a children and youth theater program.

For more information: http://www.bindlestiffstudio.org/

Just letting you guys know to start having your ideas down so we can start filming them. After the second round of midterms were gonna start shooting.

Congratulations to Barrack Obama, our 44th US President. Go celebrate everyone. It’s about time for change.

Tomorrow, tuesday, Nov. 4, is the day to vote. Come check out voting locations at these websites.

http://www.ucsc.edu/register_to_vote/ (On campus locations)

http://www.votescount.com/nov08/vote/pollplac.htm

Vote for 1A! I can go to LA easier with it. Also definitely vote no on 8. That’s all! Have a good week guys.

Come check out Arlan and I perform for Boses! Hopefully we’ll get a video of the event. We’ll let you guys know.

Don’t worry cats, it won’t be until November but mark your calendars because Wed Nov. 12th is our tentative date for our info night! It’ll be from 7 or 8 until we have to be kicked out and will most likely be at the Oakes Learning Center. That’s the place above the cafe and guzman room.

Come learn about people power and learn about the exciting paths we’re planning to take it on.

• People Power Shorts
• People Power Showcase
• Improv
• PCC
• and more!

We will be assembling a crew on that day as well because we want People Power to not be limited to those who are in PCC. We need a crew for the movies and we need a crew that will help make showcase as awesome as it can be. As you can see there are many opportunities to become a part of people power and I hope you guys and gals out there check them out.

We’ll hit you up with more concrete information as it comes along but for now have a great rest of your October.

Why:
Every October, FSA puts on a campus event called BOSES–Bringing Our Spirits and Energies in Solidarity–in celebration of Filipino History Month.  At this event we showcase our own performing aspects, as well as guest speakers (ranging from poets, to community activists, to UCSC alum) to spark discussion about issues in Filipino Heritage.

Our theme this year is Our Space: Claiming & Creating Communities.  Our goal is to explore modes of Filipino establishment and expression here at UCSC, and to honor the historic efforts that have brought us to this point.

Who:
The event will feature performances by:
Pagkakaisa Dance Troupe (traditional Filipino dance)
People Power (Acting troop)
Isang Himig (a capella choir)
Alay (FSA’s art and literary aspect)
Rainbow Theater

As well as presentations by
Hugo & Lauren (E2 class facilitators)
Raul Ebio (GEAR UP unit supervisor)
Eden Jequinto (UCSC alum and community outreach)

All UCSC students and faculty are welcome. You do not have to be Filipino. We hope to create a safe and informative space to a diverse audience.

Where:
Oakes Learning Center

When:
Monday, October 27th
8:00pm-10:30pm

How:
The Filipino Student Association wishes to make this event accessible to people with disabilities.  If you need accomidation, please call SOAR at 459-2934

Leadership Mixer for active core members of AA/PI organizations on campus.

This is a great opportunity for students organizer to network with other AA/PI organizers on campus and re-energize ourselves for the new year! There will be food, fun, and people! Bring your core members to the event.

Sponsored by the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center. For more information & disability reltaed needs, contact AA/PIRC @ 459-5349 or aapirc@ucsc.edu

When: Wednesday, October 15th 2008
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Ethnic Resource Center (Above Bay Tree Bookstore)
Who: You and anyone else!

WANNA MEET NEW COOL EXCITING PEOPLE?
… then come join us in CUSN’s first event of the year where you’ll meet people from all around campus.

SO WHAT IS CUSN?
CUSN (Community Unified Student Network) is a student retention program dedicated to the Asian American Pacific Islander community at the University of California Santa Cruz. As enrollment rates of A/PI students increase at UCSC, their presence and voices, needs and concerns increasingly impact the larger campus community. CUSN offers these students opportunities to become involved in the community, resources to enhance academic performance, and a venue in which to create student networks.

FREE FOOD! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

SEE YOU ALL THERE!

If you want to learn more about CUSN, you can view their website:
http://cusn.wordpress.com

You know what’s getting closer every day right? FRIENDSHIP GAMES!!! So in case you missed out on last night’s Friendship Games Info Night, do not worry because there’s another one happening next week on October 14th from 8-10 PM at Classroom Unit 1!

If you have already signed up for Friendship Games, do not forget to fill out a waiver and pay the fee! All waivers and fees are due by the latest on Friday October 17th in the FSA office by 5:00 PM. Don’t know where the FSA Office is? Well, it’s located on the top floor in the SOAR Building.

If you are definitely going and have turned in your waiver and paid the fee, there is a mandatory meeting on October 23rd from 8-10 PM at Classroom Unit 1!

If you would like more information, you can contact our Social-Cultural chairs CM Tena and Kirsten Layug at SoCu.fsa@gmail.com

You can also check out the Friendship Games Website here: Friendship Games 2008