FRIEDAcommunity is honored and delighted to present Sara Porkalob, a storyteller, multifaceted artist and performer, for a unique creative experience at FRIEDA.
This event will not only touch on STUFFED, it will also reflect and celebrate our mission of (re)connecting generations.
This evening is divided into two parts.
First, Sara will lead an experiential storytelling /creative writing workshop (for a limited number of attendees) that will provoke stories related to the 8 STUFFED characters.
In the second part of the evening, FRIEDA will serve a dinner that celebrates Sara’s Filipino heritage while expanding our own culinary experience. Some of the stories created during the workshop will be shared. David and Sara will present an informal conversation to help all of us get to know Sara a little better. To cap the evening, Sara will perform an excerpt from her show, Dragon Lady.
Sara just ended a month-long run at The Geffen Playhouse in LA with Dragon Lady, the first installment of Sara’s Dragon Cycle.
The Dragon Cycle is a trilogy of matrilineal musicals about Sara’s Filipino American gangster family; one play for each generation built around a central female protagonist-grandmother, mother, granddaughter, and her specific hero’s journey.
FRIEDAcommunity had the privilege to see Dragon Mama, the second part of the trilogy, during a FRIEDAcommunity excursion to the Berkshires this summer.
Part 1
Workshop
Attendees will explore and develop the themes of STUFFED during a 2-hour workshop combining experiential storytelling and group collaboration.
Part 2
Dinner / Presentation & Live Performance
The menu is inspired by Filipino cuisine. Guests will explore a new cuisine, have the opportunity to discover the material written during the workshop, learn more about Sara during a brief chat, and finally enjoy a live performance of an excerpt from Dragon Lady.
Guests are able to sign up for Part 1&2 or only Part 2
STUFFED & Sara Porkalob
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Part 1 Workshop
4:45 pm Sign-in
5:00 pm Workshop starts
6:30/6:45 pm Workshop ends
(with refreshments & snacks available during the workshop)
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Break
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Part 2 Dinner / Presentation & Live Performance
7:00 pm Dinner guests arrival time
7:30 pm Dinner is served
8:15 pm Over dessert, chat with Sara Porkalob followed by a live performance of an excerpt from Dragon Lady.
Evening ends around 9:00 pm
Menu
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Chicken adobo
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Fish Kare Kare
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Jasmine rice
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Flan
Fruit salad
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(This is a BYOB event)
Sign up: by December 10, 2024
By Reservation Only.
This event is BYOB.
FRIEDAcommunity thanks Ellen Ravin for sponsoring this event. Without the generosity and support of our donors, FRIEDAcommunity would not be able to bring such a unique program to our members and the public.
Mask recommended during this event.
*Cancellation policy: Should you need to cancel, you will receive a refund only if a replacement is found. You will be charged a $10 administration fee per person to process the refund. FRIEDA may cancel this event for any reason, including a statewide or federal mandate. In that case, you will receive a full refund within 2 business days.
Please click here to Sign up
After signing up, you will receive an electronic invoice. Once this invoice is paid, your participation will be confirmed.
