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 We are so grateful to have had this opportunity to attend the 6th biennial conference and festival hosted by CAATA (Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists). We've made great friends and established a network that extends all across the country (and world!) from our corner in the Southwest. MaArte Theatre Collective is now officially part of the national theatre conversation!
Future Plans
Our Co-Artistic Directors (Christine Nathanson and Ciarlene Coleman) have recently met and mapped out the next twelve months of MaArte's future. Although we can't share everything on our agenda yet, we can list what you can expect to hear about in the upcoming weeks...
We have some big plans throughout the end of 2018 and continuing through summer of next year, so we very much appreciate your support. You can keep up with us on a day-to-day basis by following us on social media!  Maarte Theatre Collective is here in Chicago! We are excited to meet and connect with our fellow Asian American theatre artists. Check out Part 1 of our Journey to #ConFest2018 made by Shaun Tuazon. We're learning a lot and meeting some really wonderfully empowering Asian voices in theatre. We are still collecting donations to help fund our journey to help bring more diverse art to our San Diego Community. Please visit our funding page and donate any amount you can. No amount is too small: Remember to follow our journey in Chicago LIVE on our social media outlets:  Join MaArte Theatre Collective as we showcase a select group of San Diego theatre talent in our second cabaret! #BIYAHE is going to be a night of musical theatre songs exploring the subject of travel, moving, and journeys, which we selected to celebrate our trip to Chicago this August! The funds raised by this event will all go toward sending three of our organizers to the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists (CAATA) annual ConFest in Chicago this August. Tickets can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. You can also consider donating via our One Mission page, here: Keep up with us by marking "Interested" or "Going" on the Facebook Event! We will post regular updates on Facebook.
See you there, kapamilya!  CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: MaArte Theatre Collective will be putting on our second cabaret, as a fundraiser for our trip to ConFest 2018 in Chicago this August. If you are a singer interested in performing, please send in your submissions to us by July 16th! We always love meeting new people and hearing new voices. 🚎 #biyahe Click the button below or submit directly to us at: MAARTETHEATRECOLLECTIVE@GMAIL.COM Our theme for this cabaret is all about the journeys that life puts us on. So submit yourself and your "journey" song by July 16, 2018.
- MaArte Theatre Colective  The FLIP Side: A Night of FOB-ulous Theatre |
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ABOUT:
Sort-of-Brown Sisters. Always-the-Sidekick-But-Never-the-Star Actors. Fierce-But-Long-Forgotten Friends. All American. All Filipino. Join MaArte for 7 fully staged short plays that explore exactly what it is to be a hyphenated-human-being.
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$15 General Admission
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Sort-of-Brown Sisters. Always-the-Sidekick-But-Never-the-Star Actors. Fierce-But-Long-Forgotten Friends. All American. All Filipino. Join MaArte for 7 fully staged short plays that explore exactly what it is to be a hyphenated-human-being.
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MaArte Theatre Collective is accepting donations in support of the event. Your generosity is what makes this work possible. Please consider giving here:
*Please note, all ticket purchases are subject to processing fees.
Love what we do? Help support us!
MaArte Theatre Collective is accepting donations in support of the event. Your generosity is what makes this work possible. Please consider giving here:
https://onemission.fund/support/maarte-theatre-collective/?shopfor=128597
The FLIP Side: A Night of FOB-ulous Theatre
Featuring...
"Accents"
by Ciarlene Coleman
Directed by Meg Stoll Tron
(5 min)
"High Stakes"
by Ruth Pe Palileo
Directed by Ciarlene Coleman
(10 min)
“That is Not Yours”
by Molly Olis Krost
Directed by Christine Nathanson
A Monologue
"Inay’s Wedding Dress"
by Conrad A. Panganiban
Directed by Christine Nathanson
(10 min)
"Distinguished Competition"
by Marc Abrigo
Directed by Meg Stoll Tron
(5 min)
"Bachelor Moon" (Excerpt)
by Thelma De Castro
Directed by Claudette Santiago
(15 min)
"Colored"
by Carol Cabrera
Directed by Christine Nathanson
(45 min)
SAN DIEGO — Works by Filipino American playwrights will be featured in MaArte Theatre Collective’s “On the Flip Side: A Night of FOB-ulous Theatre” this May.
Seven short plays will be directed by young San Diego-based theater makers at the one-night-only showcase.
San Diego natives Thelma De Castro and Carol Cabrera are among the featured playwrights, the other five are from across the US.
“For the most part, the plays center around the children of immigrants,” says Christine Nathanson, co-artistic director of the group, referring to the “FOB” in the title, slang for “fresh off the boat”—a pejorative for new immigrants.
“Although none of the plays give specific commentary on the transition from the characters’ country of origin to the US, their experiences, relationships and personal demons reflect a deep sense of heritage.
“They wrestle with longing, expectations, body image, tradition and what it means to forge a new identity in a place that doesn’t always accept you.”
What’s in a name
MaArte Theatre Collective was established only a few months ago.
“We’re a group of Filipino American theater artists in San Diego who got tired of waiting for other companies to produce work featuring Asian stories, so we decided to do it ourselves.”
As evidenced by their upcoming production’s title, part of the group’s ethos is turning pejoratives and stereotypes on their heads and challenging old or long-held definitions, concepts and ideas.
It was co-artistic director Ciarlene Coleman’s suggestion that won the votes for the group’s name.
The group took off from the multiple meanings of “maarte,” which include “creative and artistic” and the less flattering, colloquial “picky, high-maintenance young woman” or “diva.”
“As an organization, we have chosen to reclaim and redefine this word. We, as young, opinionated, and present theater artists, have chosen to embrace all that ‘maarte’ entails,” says Nathanson.
“To us, it means bold. It means audacious. It means filled with the power of creativity. We are selective and we know exactly what we want—the fair and honest representation of the fullness of the Filipino-American experience—and we’re out to get it.”
Hyphenated
The other four founding members are Reanne Acasio, Shaun Tuazon-Martin, Patrick Mayuyu and Claudette Santiago.
Except for Acasio, who was born in Guam, and Tuazon-Martin, who was born in Oakland, California, the collective’s members are all native-born San Diegans.
The group’s inaugural production was an intimate cabaret titled “Debut” last February at Snoice, a dessert shop that specializes in halo-halo, shaved ice and boba tea concoctions.
“‘Debut’ was an announcement of our arrival, both as a collective and as Filipino American artists whose talents deserve to be recognized,” Nathanson says.
WATCH: Highlights from Maarte Theatre Collective’s “Debut”
“We’re united in our Filipino identities, but that experience is incredibly diverse, complicated and, most importantly, hyphenated. We’re border-straddling, stereotype-defying Filipino Americans.”
“In order to survive as a freelance artist in San Diego, it is necessary to operate across multiple disciplines and do lots of things. We all consider ourselves multidisciplinary artists.”
The members’ combined inventory of experiences range from onstage talents such as acting, singing and dancing to backstage disciplines like directing, sound design, music composition, and choreography, among others.
There’s a list of off-stage skills and passions, too: graphic design, writing, arts administration, activism and “artivism” (i.e. activism through and using art). There is also at least one self-confessed donut enthusiast in the group.
The plays
The seven plays to be featured in “On the Flip Side” have varying durations.
Marc Abrigo’s “Distinguished Competition” is a five-minute piece about a casting-call for a new Asian comic book superhero while Carol Cabrera’s “Colored” is about Luke, who “has been gone a long time and has missed too many funerals” but is now back “but are his friends ready to forgive him and, more importantly, can he forgive himself?”
Other plays include “Accents” by Ciarlene Coleman, “High Stakes” by Ruth Pe Palileo, “That is Not Yours” by Molly Olis Krost, “Inay’s Wedding Dress” by Conrad Panganiban, and an excerpt from “Bachelor Moon” by Thelma De Castro.
Upcoming
After “On the Flip Side,” Maarte Theatre Collective plans to produce another cabaret performance—in what will hopefully “become a regularly scheduled event every few months.”
Another one-evening-only presentation of short plays is planned for the fall and a full-length new play is on the drawing board for next year.
“We’re accepting submissions for consideration at MaarteTheatreCollective@gmail.com,” Nathanson announces.
“On the Flip Side: A Night of FOB-ulous Theatre” runs May 7 at Ocean Beach Playhouse, 4944 Newport Ave. D, San Diego, California. Visit MaarteTheatreCollective.com.
Seven short plays will be directed by young San Diego-based theater makers at the one-night-only showcase.
San Diego natives Thelma De Castro and Carol Cabrera are among the featured playwrights, the other five are from across the US.
“For the most part, the plays center around the children of immigrants,” says Christine Nathanson, co-artistic director of the group, referring to the “FOB” in the title, slang for “fresh off the boat”—a pejorative for new immigrants.
“Although none of the plays give specific commentary on the transition from the characters’ country of origin to the US, their experiences, relationships and personal demons reflect a deep sense of heritage.
“They wrestle with longing, expectations, body image, tradition and what it means to forge a new identity in a place that doesn’t always accept you.”
What’s in a name
MaArte Theatre Collective was established only a few months ago.
“We’re a group of Filipino American theater artists in San Diego who got tired of waiting for other companies to produce work featuring Asian stories, so we decided to do it ourselves.”
As evidenced by their upcoming production’s title, part of the group’s ethos is turning pejoratives and stereotypes on their heads and challenging old or long-held definitions, concepts and ideas.
It was co-artistic director Ciarlene Coleman’s suggestion that won the votes for the group’s name.
The group took off from the multiple meanings of “maarte,” which include “creative and artistic” and the less flattering, colloquial “picky, high-maintenance young woman” or “diva.”
“As an organization, we have chosen to reclaim and redefine this word. We, as young, opinionated, and present theater artists, have chosen to embrace all that ‘maarte’ entails,” says Nathanson.
“To us, it means bold. It means audacious. It means filled with the power of creativity. We are selective and we know exactly what we want—the fair and honest representation of the fullness of the Filipino-American experience—and we’re out to get it.”
Hyphenated
The other four founding members are Reanne Acasio, Shaun Tuazon-Martin, Patrick Mayuyu and Claudette Santiago.
Except for Acasio, who was born in Guam, and Tuazon-Martin, who was born in Oakland, California, the collective’s members are all native-born San Diegans.
The group’s inaugural production was an intimate cabaret titled “Debut” last February at Snoice, a dessert shop that specializes in halo-halo, shaved ice and boba tea concoctions.
“‘Debut’ was an announcement of our arrival, both as a collective and as Filipino American artists whose talents deserve to be recognized,” Nathanson says.
WATCH: Highlights from Maarte Theatre Collective’s “Debut”
“We’re united in our Filipino identities, but that experience is incredibly diverse, complicated and, most importantly, hyphenated. We’re border-straddling, stereotype-defying Filipino Americans.”
“In order to survive as a freelance artist in San Diego, it is necessary to operate across multiple disciplines and do lots of things. We all consider ourselves multidisciplinary artists.”
The members’ combined inventory of experiences range from onstage talents such as acting, singing and dancing to backstage disciplines like directing, sound design, music composition, and choreography, among others.
There’s a list of off-stage skills and passions, too: graphic design, writing, arts administration, activism and “artivism” (i.e. activism through and using art). There is also at least one self-confessed donut enthusiast in the group.
The plays
The seven plays to be featured in “On the Flip Side” have varying durations.
Marc Abrigo’s “Distinguished Competition” is a five-minute piece about a casting-call for a new Asian comic book superhero while Carol Cabrera’s “Colored” is about Luke, who “has been gone a long time and has missed too many funerals” but is now back “but are his friends ready to forgive him and, more importantly, can he forgive himself?”
Other plays include “Accents” by Ciarlene Coleman, “High Stakes” by Ruth Pe Palileo, “That is Not Yours” by Molly Olis Krost, “Inay’s Wedding Dress” by Conrad Panganiban, and an excerpt from “Bachelor Moon” by Thelma De Castro.
Upcoming
After “On the Flip Side,” Maarte Theatre Collective plans to produce another cabaret performance—in what will hopefully “become a regularly scheduled event every few months.”
Another one-evening-only presentation of short plays is planned for the fall and a full-length new play is on the drawing board for next year.
“We’re accepting submissions for consideration at MaarteTheatreCollective@gmail.com,” Nathanson announces.
“On the Flip Side: A Night of FOB-ulous Theatre” runs May 7 at Ocean Beach Playhouse, 4944 Newport Ave. D, San Diego, California. Visit MaarteTheatreCollective.com.
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Thank you to all who came out to support MaArte Theatre Collective's premiere event, MAARTE DEBUT, that was held on Monday, March 12th, 2018.
In case you missed it, we'd like to share some highlights from our night at Snoice Snow and Ice Desserts:
In case you missed it, we'd like to share some highlights from our night at Snoice Snow and Ice Desserts:
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MaArte Theatre Collective is exited to invite you to our first collaborative event: our MaArte Debut, a cabaret-style evening of music, theatre, and more!
We are a collective formed by young, Filipino-American theatre artists based in San Diego; we came together to produce theatre that we feel best represents our unique experience as artists and humans.
MaArte Debut, much like the traditional Filipino debut, celebrates our coming into the world. Join us for performances exclusively from San Diego-based, FilAm artists (and maybe a tasty treat from our generous venue, Snoice)!
ADMISSION:
Pay-what-you-can at the door.
*Limited seating, with in and out privileges.
WHEN:
March 12, 2018
WHERE:
Snoice
8423 Paradise Valley Rd B,
Spring Valley, CA 91977
RSVP On the Official Facebook Event:
Contact us regarding any questions:
APPLICATIONS FOR THE MAARTE DEBUT ARE NOW OPEN!
Do you like singing? Reciting monologues? Speaking Poetry? Telling jokes? Do you like performing in some other capacity?
Submit now to perform in our one night only cabaret style event at Snoice on March 12, 2018.
Now accepting FilipinX and Fil-Am artists local to San Diego County.
Deadline for Submissions: March 1, 2018
Have Questions? Comment here or email us at maartetheatrecollective@gmail.com
Do you like singing? Reciting monologues? Speaking Poetry? Telling jokes? Do you like performing in some other capacity?
Submit now to perform in our one night only cabaret style event at Snoice on March 12, 2018.
Now accepting FilipinX and Fil-Am artists local to San Diego County.
Deadline for Submissions: March 1, 2018
Have Questions? Comment here or email us at maartetheatrecollective@gmail.com
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