CAAM and Brava Present
SNEAK PEEK: LARRY THE MUSICAL
Sunday, May 14, 2023
6:00pm at The Great Star Theater
An unsung hero. A workers rights legacy. A critical moment in American history. Larry The Musical lifts up the life of Larry Itliong with rhythm and chorus. Based on the biography, “Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong,” by Dr. Mabalon and Gayle Romasanta, the musical tells the story of the workers rights icon, from birth to his posthumous recognition of “Larry Itliong Day” by the State of California in 2015. Be moved by a tremendous Broadway caliber cast, and a wealth of original songs, see behind-the-scenes footage of practices, scene, and songwriting in a very special sneak peak of a project destined for high notes.
Set to premiere at the Brava Theater in October 2023, CAAMFest audiences will get a sneak peek of LARRY THE MUSICAL, based on the book, Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong by Dr. Dawn Mabalon and Gayle Romasanta. Join members of the production team as they take us through the journey of bringing to life the story of Filipino labor organizer, Larry Itliong, who fought for dignity in the fields and united for the first time with the Mexican community in Delano, California.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Gayle Romasanta, Writer and Executive Producer
Bryan Pangilinan, Composer and Executive Producer
Billy Bustamante, Director (virtual)
Melvign Badiola, Producer
Kevin Camia, Writer
Christopher Sotelo, Director of Film & Photography
Community Partners: SOMA Pilipinas Heritage District, Bindlestiff Studio, Theatre Bay Area, Brava Theater, SF Arts Commission
Check out larry the musical’s official trailer
Tickets
$13- $15
about CAAMFEST
CAAM presents CAAMFest (formerly the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival) in May, the world’s largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian film, food and music programs, annually presenting over 100 works in San Francisco and Oakland. Since 1982, our film festival has been an important launching point for Asian American independent filmmakers as well as a vital source for new Asian cinema.
about CAAM
The Center for Asian American Media is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media. For 40 years, CAAM has exposed audiences to new voices and communities, advancing our collective understanding of the American experience through programs specifically designed to engage the Asian American community and the public at large.