PREMIERING AT THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024

JUNE 10 at 8:30pm | JUNE 15 at 6:30pm | JUNE 19 at 7pm | JUNE 23 at 12:30pm | JUNE 30 at 1pm

[ for mature audiences ]

written and performed by krystle tugadi

directed by scarlett kim

executive producer: krystle tugadi

producer: dustin domingo

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 As a typical Filipino novena winds down at her house, Baby, a recent immigrant, finds herself in a delicate dance of social pleasantries as she is trying to bid her last guest farewell. Her husband, who is on a diplomatic mission to the distant planet Entelon, looms large in her thoughts, the distance between them casting a palpable shadow over the gathering. With every effort to get peace and quiet, Baby’s facade of composure begins to crack, revealing the raw emotions simmering beneath the surface.

Probing into the details of her husband’s mysterious mission, Baby’s facade begins to waver and she is forced to confront the harsh realities of her life she has long avoided. The weight of her husband’s absence, coupled with the daunting responsibilities of motherhood, weighs heavily on her shoulders in a sea of uncertainty. In this foreign landscape of cultural adaptation and personal introspection, Baby grapples with the tangled threads of the present moment tracing them back to the depths of her history and destiny.

 Through poignant exchanges and introspective moments, space exploration because SPACE EXPLORATION because SpAcE eXpLoRaTiOn!!! invites audiences to journey alongside Baby as she navigates the complexities that accompany being a Filipina woman surviving this world. Against the backdrop of familial traditions and societal expectations, Baby’s story becomes a tale of resilience and self-discovery, reminding us all that our pasts and futures are intricately woven into the fabric of our present realities.