Dates:  July 18-28, Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm. Matinees July 20, 27, & 28 @ 3pm

Bindlestiff Studio presents Aureen Almario's SIGAW: A SHADOWPLAY that shines light on the dark side of care work.

The export of care has haunted the Filipina narrative, but what happens when care hits a breaking point? Sigaw, meaning scream, shout, or cry, is the story of Marissa who travels thousands of miles to work for a family in the United States.  Inspired by the controversial The Atlantic article “A Story of Slavery in Modern America” by Alex Tizon on the tragic experience of Eudocia Tomas Pulido, and interviews with current domestic workers. This fictional story explores the blurred boundaries of agency and obligation, of power and oppression, and of love and labor.

Single tickets range from $15-$30. Pay-What-You-Can Community Preview Night, July 18th.

Sponsored by the San Francisco Arts Commission

Date: Monday, July 22, @ 6:30pm

It's that time of the year and we're seeking actors for our 19th annual page-to-stage production, Stories High XIX. 

Under fresh direction and with new scripts from creative playwrights, we want talented artists to help bring our plays to life. 

Please forward to anyone that may be interested in joining or want to help support our show in any way.

SH19 Auditions
Date: Mon., July 22nd
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Bindlestiff Studio, 185 6th St., SF 94103

Email storieshigh@bindlestiffstudio.org if any scheduling conflicts

Show dates:
Sept. 12th - Sept. 28th

Dates: August 2-3 @ 5pm

Aklasan Fest 2019 YEAR 6
2 days of Filipino American Hardcore and Punk
 

Featuring:
Material Supportt (NYC)
Namatay Sa Ingay (NYC)
Wander (SF)
Damak (TEXAS)
Abi Ooze (PA) 
AninoKo (SF)
OMG Drama (SF)
Saliva Tribe (SF)
Hafner (SF)
Windbreaker (San Jose)
The Edomites (SF) 
Wolves (SoCal) 
Kuchiyo (SF)
Manifesto (SF)

All Ages Show
This is an alcohol/drug-free event

$10 each day. Pay-at-the-door.

Dates: August 8-24, Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm

bukaka - [adjective]  spread open; spread apart; spread legs (slang)

The Granny Cart Gangstas are coming in hot this summer! In 2019, the Grannies have been sharing their crazy antics up and down the state on a mini-tour. This August, they are doing a full 3-week run for the first time! Check out their special brand of limitless, raunchy, unabashed comedy from this all-female, Asian-American sketch comedy troupe! Don't miss your chance to catch Bukaka: Air It Out! - presented by Bindlestiff.

Featuring: Alexis Dayers | Aureen Almario | Aura San Miguel | Ava Tong | Dianne Chui | Felicia Jacobe | Julie Kuwabara | Lynie Abadilla  | Nic Feliciano | Paula Sison | Sunshine Roque | Tatiana Dayers | Thuy Tran 

Community Night: Aug 8th, Sliding Scale, pay what you can
Students & Seniors - $15
General - $20
Support the Artist - $30

Sponsored by SFAC, GFTA, and SOMA Pilipinas

Thank you to our funders who have generously awarded us crucial grants that will help fund programming, operations, and facility upgrades during the current fiscal year. Their continued support allows us to provide affordable, accessible, community-driven arts programming and education, serving SOMA Pilipinas and beyond!

Maraming Salamat for awarding us the following grants:

California Arts Council:

• Organizational Development
• Artists in Communities
• Youth Arts Action

(as part of its biggest investment in arts and culture statewide since 2001. Get all the details in this CAC press release)

SF Arts Commission:

• Artists & Communities in Partnership - Social Justice
• Cultural Equity Initiatives
• Creative Space Planning & Facilities
• Organization Project Grants

SF Grants for the Arts:

• General Operating Support

Mayor's Office of Housing & Community Development (SOMA Stabilization Fund):

• Neighborhood Arts