Finding the perfect dress, a charming escort and learning to waltz adds up to big-time drama for Ana and her friends as they prepare for the Debuntante's Ball. Set within Minnesota's thriving Filipino community and written by former debutante escort Eric "Pogi" Sumangil, this new comedy explores cultural identity within a coming-of-age tale. The pressure mounts for Ana as she figures out the right outfit to wear while dodging the wrath of legendary dance instructor Tita Belinda in this story about the melting pot of America at History Theatre.
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| Star Tribune - Recommended
"...If Reyes had made only one decision for this production and that decision was to cast Sherwin Resurreccion as Tita Belinda, he would have earned his salary. Resurreccion's performance as the tough choreographer is gorgeously understated, without ever a hint of caricature. He barely whispers the character's gender, yet he creates a fierce personality from her human center. Even when he slinks and winks, Resur reccion never wastes a gesture and never makes the performance about himself. Sumangil based the character on his godmother and Resurreccion's portrayal honors her. Well done, young man."
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Twin Cities Pioneer Press - Highly Recommended
"...This "Debutante" is a charmer. Some of the young actors started a little shaky on opening night but quickly bloomed under the laughter of the audience. Playwright Eric "Pogi" Sumangil has captured universals such as teenage angst and rebellion as well as interesting details of the Filipino-American community in which the tale is set -- and spiced it with plenty of humor and a dash of poignancy."
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