Through the Bamboo at Crossroads Theatre

Through the Bamboo
by Byron Abalos and Andrea Mapili
A Crossroads Theatre production

Lost in a storybook world, can Philly rescue her lola, save the magical land of Uwi, and find her way home?

In Through the Bamboo, twelve-year-old Philly is pulled into an action-packed adventure while mourning the loss of her lola (“grandmother” in Tagalog) when she opens an old book and finds herself tossed into the fantastical land of Uwi.

Similar to The Wizard of Oz, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Alice in Wonderland, this imaginative Filipinx-Canadian folktale adventure invites audiences into a magical world brought to life through inventive object puppetry, immersive storytelling, and audience participation. Inspired by Philippine mythology, the production weaves together themes of grief, love, and legacy, offering a rich theatrical experience rooted in intergenerational wisdom and a vibrant celebration of culture.

Showtimes:

Thursday, July 9 – 7pm (preview)
Friday, July 10 – 7pm (opening night and community meal)
Saturday, July 11 – 2pm & 7pm
Tuesday, July 14 – 7pm
Wednesday, July 15 – 7pm
Thursday, July 16 – 7pm
Friday, July 17 – 7pm
Saturday, July 18 – 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, July 19 – 2pm

Directed by Chantelle Han

Starring
Olivia Sgambelluri
AP Bautista
Jainee Fernandez
Jude Baris
Neil-Erine Palmaria

Production Manager: Carlos Varela
Technical Director: Nathan Greogory
Set and Puppet Designer: Olivia Wheeler
Lighting Designer: Echo Zhou
Sound Designer: Miquelon Rodriguez
Costume Designer: Jung A Im
Cultural Consultant: Motzie Dapul
Movement Coordinator: Candace Kumar
Puppetry Director: Michelle Urbano
Access Coordinator: Mandy E. MacLean
Marketing & Outreach: Lili Robinson
Publicity: Amira de Vera
Poster & Illustration by Emily Jung

Accessibility is one of Crossroads’ main priorities. Little Avenue Memorial Park is physically accessible, and the production will include on-site access coordination. For more information, check out the Through the Bamboo Access Guide on our website.