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Monday, NOVEMBER 16 at 7:30PM
Join "theatermaker to watch" (American Theatre) and Elliot Norton Award-winning storyteller Sara Porkalob (Dragon Lady, Dragon Mama, 1776 upcoming), composer Brian Quijada, and director Andrew Russell (Dragon Lady, Dragon Mama), for a conversation about the development of Dragon Baby, the final chapter in Porkalob's autobiographical trilogy about three generations of Filipino Americans descended from gangsters and karaoke singers fighting to survive, thrive, and love. In this interactive session, learn about the team's collaborative process, experience never-before-heard songs from the show, and engage in an autobiographical storytelling exercise.
After traversing 50 years of faulty family memories and dark secrets from Grandma Maria's fantastical life in Dragon Lady and Maria Porkalob, Jr.,'s 25 years of queer love in a barren land in Dragon Mama, Sara challenges society's definition of a "Great American Musical" and asks who gets to decide the standards as she writes her own story her way in Dragon Baby.
Prior to the event, Behind the Scenes: Dragon Baby ticket holders are encouraged to purchase a ticket to attend the virtual launch celebration of A.R.T.'s archival recording of Dragon Mama on Thursday, NOVEMBER 12 at 7:30PM, streaming as part of the Virtually OBERON series through DECEMBER 10.
About Dragon Mama: How does a Dragon earn her wings? Maria Porkalob, Jr. yearns for a gayer, more POC-filled life than Bremerton, WA can offer. When presented with an opportunity to make a quick fortune, Maria must make an important decision: leave her debt-ridden mother, four young siblings, and newborn daughter Sara for the wild unknown of Alaska, or stay close to home, family, and intergenerational trauma. Traversing 25 years filled with queer love in a barren land, the 2019 Elliot Norton Award-winning Dragon Mama features ghosts, Filipino gangsters, and a dope 90s R&B soundtrack.
News About Dragon Baby at American Repertory Theater
A.R.T. Announces 1776 Pre-Sale Access for #GivingTuesday Donors
November 29, 2021American Repertory Theater announced today that supporters who donate $50 or more tomorrow on #GivingTuesday, the annual global day of giving, will unlock a special pre-sale window in December 2021 for single tickets to the upcoming revival of 1776, playing May 15 - July 24, 2022 at the Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square.
Elizabeth Stanley & Heidi Blickenstaff to Join A.R.T.'s THE LUNCH ROOM
November 22, 2021American Repertory Theater at Harvard University announced today that Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Stanley and Obie Award winner Heidi Blickenstaff will visit The Lunch Room this November 30 for #GivingTuesday, the annual global day of giving.
Norm Lewis, Gypsy Snider and More Announced for A.R.T.'s THE LUNCH ROOM
December 21, 2020American Repertory Theater has announced guests for upcoming episodes of The Lunch Room, the theater’s weekly virtual talk show with artists, activists, and civic leaders who are shaping our culture and communities. Members of the A.R.T. staff host these curated conversations and interactive Q&As.
A.R.T. Announces 'Behind the Scenes' Conversations with Artists Making Work at A.R.T.
October 28, 2020American Repertory Theater has announced today details about the first three events in the theater's new Behind the Scenes series with the writers, directors, composers, and choreographers who are making work at the A.R.T.
A.R.T. Announces Fall 2020 Programming Featuring Civically Speaking Discussion Series, Behind the Scenes Series and More
October 09, 2020American Repertory Theater has announced virtual Fall 2020 Programming including the Civically Speaking discussion series; the Behind the Scenes series; and Kidding Around family programming.
Sara Porkalob Returns to A.R.T. with DRAGON CYCLE
March 06, 2019American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) announceS that award-winning storyteller, playwright, and activist Sara Porkalob will return to OBERON (2 Arrow Street, Cambridge) this month
A.R.T. Announces February / March OBERON Programming
February 06, 2019American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University announces February and March 2019 programming at OBERON, its club-style theater space for cutting-edge performance and a thriving incubator for local and emerging artists. Upcoming events include A.R.T Breakout, Live @ OBERON, and Afterglow @ OBERON series, A.R.T. presentations, and independently produced events.
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The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of theater, always including the audience as a partner. We focus on the research and development of groundbreaking theatrical experiences that catalyze dialogue and transformation. We believe that by engaging our hearts, minds and bodies, theater has the power to heal and imagine collective pathways forward.
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