AATC Presents "The Sarimanok Travels" February 10, 2006

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Asian American Theater Company Presents:

"THE SARIMANOK TRAVELS"
by Francis Tanglao-Aguas

Take a trip to the Philippines in this beautifully staged one-man show
by performer-playwright Francis Tanglao-Aguas. The "Sarimanok Travels"
is "Fires in the Mirror" meets the "Vagina Monologues" but based on a
traditional Pilipino folk tale about a mystical bird that brings
harmony to a kingdom.

Francis weaves this tale full of stories and odd characters with dance
movement and poetry. This story is ultimately about one's connection
to a 'homeland'. Ayeta, the beautiful queen of Mahallikha spurns royal
suitors from more powerful lands, earning their wrath which they pass
on to their descendants. But the Mahallikhenos are resilient, with the
magical sarimanok bird on their side, thriving in the paradise that is
their land.

But what happens when the sarimanok bird is stolen by foreign powers?

Francis Tanglao-Aguas explores his version of the mythical roots of
the Philippines, hoping to answer why Pilipinos find themselves
leaving their beloved motherland.

LIMITED TOURING ENGAGEMENT: ONLY SIX PERFORMANCES
February 10-25, 2006
Fri/Sat at 8PM
Noh Space
2840 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA

Tickets are now available to the general public. There are a limited
number of PRE-SALE DISCOUNT TICKETS for booking your tickets early.
OPENING NIGHT IS SOLD OUT! AATC MEMBERS can still purchase their $1
tickets and special guest tickets while tickets remain.

More information: http://www.asianamericantheater.org
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3160 or call 800.838.3006.