World Premiere: BANYAN by Jeannie Barroga November 16, 2005

Asian American Theater Company (AATC) presents:

BANYAN by Jeannie Barroga
A World Premiere Theatrical Production
Directed by Francis Tanglao-Aguas
Featuring the talents of Perry Aliado, Shelene Atanacio, Roberto Divina, Michael Dorado, James Lontayao, Victoria Mejia, Ryan Morales, Jose Saenz, and Vicki Zabarte.

DATES & TIMES
November 3-20, 2005 (Wed ? Sun)
Wed ? Sat 8 pm
Sun 7 pm

BANYAN is a modern-day, multicultural variation on THE WIZARD OF OZ that incorporates Pilipino fantasy, folklore, and humor. A woman, during her ?dream vacation? to the Philippines, embarks on an allegorical adventure sprinkled with aswang (witch) tales, hostages, romance, intrigue, and ?symbolic? terrorism. Her journey through the jungles of the Philippines mirrors her dilemma over her role in a corrupt corporation?s nefarious secrets in a paper shredding room.

BANYAN opens its world premiere production at AATC in November 2005. However, the development of the play itself has traveled through an extensive three-year journey at Locus Arts, Bindlestiff Studio, TheatreWorks, Ma-Yi Theatre, and Fountain Theatre. This production represents the culmination of the play?s evolution.

FINALIST, Seattle Repertory Theatre/Hedgebrook Women?s Playwrights Festival 2003, and the Taper Too Asian American Workshop 2003.

TICKETS
General Admission: $15 advance/$20 at the door
Reserved Seating (first four rows): $20 advance/$25 at door (all ticket holders must arrive at least 15 minutes before the show)
Student/Senior/Artist/AATC/Theatre Bay Area Members: $10 advance/$15 at the door
Preview (Nov 3): $10 advance/$15 at the door

LOCATION
Presented at New Langton Arts Theater
1246 Folsom Street (between 8th and 9th Streets)
San Francisco

For BANYAN tickets and more information, visit http://www.asianamericantheater.org or call 800.838.3006.

Please also join us at SWEET: An Evening of Wine & Chocolate on November 5, 2005. Find more info on this AATC fundraiser at http://www.asianamericantheater.org/sweet.