Tag Archives: Filipinx Playwrights

Closer to LIBERATION

PIN[A/X]Y ACTIVISM IN THEORY AND PRACTICE Closer to LIBERATION (PIN[A/X]Y ACTIVISM IN THEORY AND PRACTICE is now available. Edited by Dr. Amanda Solomon Amorao, DJ Kuttin Kandi, and Jen Soriano, it contains writing about Pin[a/x]y culture, mental health, history, and power. The contributors include scholars, artists, lawyers, and other activists. I’m honored to have “SkinnyContinue reading “Closer to LIBERATION”

Bicycling in the Rain at Hedgebrook

Hedgebrook is a residency on Whidbey Island in Washington state for women identifying writers. I first stayed there back in 1999. It wasn’t as well-known then, but in the years since it has become a very sought after residency. I’ve been fortunate to return as an alumna in 2016 and again this past March. SomeContinue reading “Bicycling in the Rain at Hedgebrook”

AGE Legacy Playwright Grants

The mission of Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE) is to advance the power and visibility of artists of marginalized genders, leading with racial justice. In 2022 they launched the Legacy Playwrights Grants program to “increase the representation of BIPOC women and nonbinary playwrights 40+”. I’m proud to have been selected as a finalist.Continue reading “AGE Legacy Playwright Grants”

Creative Alchemy with Sarah Greenman

I have been a patron of Sarah Greenman’s wonderful Creative Alchemy Cycle since its formal inception. So much of my creativity in the past few years can be traced back to my engagement with the cycle. I recently had the rich experience of talking with Sarah for her Collaborative Alchemy Podcast. We discussed language, community,Continue reading “Creative Alchemy with Sarah Greenman”

San Diego Decameron Project Anthology and Book Launch

My essay, Such Vitality!, is included in the newly published The San Diego Decameron Project Anthology. Along with many of the authors, I will be reading a brief excerpt on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 6:30pm to celebrate the anthology launch. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. I resisted and resented takingContinue reading “San Diego Decameron Project Anthology and Book Launch”

Purple Waves

I finally finished this painting of my son riding the waves. In “Such Vitality!“, my essay for The San Diego Decameron Project, I talked about being stuck at the beach while he surfed. I found nature at the mouth of the San Diego River, which led to The TAG Project. My work with Creative AlchemistContinue reading “Purple Waves”

Honor Roll!

Ageism and sexism in theatre? Meet Honor Roll! The mission of Honor Roll! is as follows: HONOR ROLL! is an advocacy and action group of women+ playwrights over forty – and our women+ over 40 allies – whose goal is our inclusion in theater. We are the generation excluded at the outset of our careersContinue reading “Honor Roll!”

Taking Space and Making Space with Kasama

“Take space/Make space” is a community agreement that I am drawn to. Those who are quieter are encouraged to participate, and those who tend to express a lot are encouraged to make space for others. By temperament, I prefer to sit back and observe, so I definitely need encouragement to take space and speak up.Continue reading “Taking Space and Making Space with Kasama”