2. We all have our own current - each one carrying our history, identity,
and personal narratives. As life progresses, it is inevitable that
we intersect into other currents and form bodies of water, which
represent the communities we find ourselves in today. Within these
communities, we rediscover ourselves, our culture, and the stories we
share.
There are times when our currents become rapids, taking us through
toil and strife that lead us in different directions. At other times,
we find ourselves in stillwater, reflecting upon these experiences.
Nonetheless, wherever our currents may go, we continue to flow
forward with what we have gained to reconnect with our body of
water-- always changing, but always present.
Today, we would like to invite you to witness our currents intersect as
we remember Typhoon Haiyan, the natural disaster that struck the
Philippines on November 8, 2013. Though it has been over a year, we
would like to keep this narrative current in our minds and ask you all
to remember, not the devastation, but the solidarity and resilience of
our community.
Producer's Welcome
Maraming Salamat,
Oliver Guevarra, Randall Ortiz, and Anjeanette Andrade
Oliver Guevarra Randall Ortiz Anjeanette Andrade
3. Dear Students, Friends, Family, Alumni, and Community,
I would like to personally welcome you to the Pilipino American Alliance’s 39th annual
Pilipino Cultural Night! In today’s context, it’s a bit of a misnomer - I’m sure you can agree
Pilipino Cultural Afternoon would sound ridiculous! However, our event’s 39-year-old
purpose as one of the largest avenues for performance and creative expression within
the Pilipin@ community has persisted. Intermeshing both culture and identity through
performing arts, this year’s show hopes to maintain the long-standing legacy of PCN
current.
Speaking of current, our show is deeply rooted in the history we strive to keep alive today.
The Pilipino American Alliance, formerly the Filipino Students Association, was founded
in 1969, in the wake of the third world Liberation Front - a movement that started in San
Francisco State University and eventually came to UC Berkeley in an effort to establish
a third world college. In 1976, PAA held its first PCN in YWCA. Since its beginnings as
a dinner with traditional/folk dance performances, PCN has evolved into a full-scale
integrated production that combines the traditional, contemporary, and timeless
messages of our culture into a production fit for the world-class stage, Zellerbach Hall.
This year’s show, Current(s), addresses themes of poverty and abuse through our
personal stories and struggles as Pilipin@s and Pilipin@-Americans, heavy influenced by
the recent and relevant events of Typhoon Haiyan.
PCN is more than just a show; it is a process rooted in PAA’s dedication to bringing the
community together and providing opportunities for community members to engage in
our culture, our history, and our shared identities. Thank you all for coming out to see the
culmination of this process. Please, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Isang Bagsak,
Justin Bauzon
PAA Executive Chair 2014-2015
PAA Welcome
Justin Bauzon
4. Order of the show
INTRODUCTION
LUPANG HINIRANG PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM
STAR SPANGLED BANNER UNITED STATES NATIONAL ANTHEM
ACT I -
VINTA
SONG OF FORGETTING/STEER
IT’S MY LIFE/CONFESSIONS
LALALA
PANDANGGO SA ILAW
BREATHE AGAIN
I USED TO LOVE HIM
INTERMISSION
ACT II
IN THE LONELY HOUR
TINIG NG LUPA
MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND
TOGETHER AGAIN
TINIKLING
MARCHIN ON
5. Sypnosis
This is a story about an ambitious
college student, Melody, who
travels to the Philippines to
assist with relief efforts in
Tacloban, months after Typhoon
Yolanda destroyed the homes
and livelihoods of millions of
people. In Tacloban, Melody
meets a family traumatized by
the typhoon, and still struggles
to survive. There, she not only
learns about the conditions in
the Philippines but she also faces
her own struggles and learns
about herself.
Watch the theme
reveal video here:
6. What is PCN?
PCN is an annual theatrical-production hosted by UC
Berkeley’s Pilipino American Alliance. Every year, PCN aims
to offer a space where individual stories, shared hxstories
and talents are honored and explored. In its 39th year of
production, we are the longest running cultural show on
UC Berkeley’s campus. We are humbled by every PCN that
came before us, and we are grateful for their contributions
that have brought us to where we are today. Far beyond
the show itself, PCN is a community. Through an extremely
collaborative and year-long effort, PCN engages in issues
that have impacted, and often times, still continue to
shape Pilipin@ and Pilipin@-American experiences. Such
engagement and preparation is made by and for the
Pilipin@ Community here at Cal.
PCN HXSTORY
PCN Started in 1976 at the UYWCA on Bancroft and
Bowditch. The original show was a community dinner with
traditional/folk dances that included a cast of about
10-15 members. In the 1980s, the show evolved into a
full-scale performance in Zellerbach Hall. Since then, we
have continued to foster the annual production that is
Pilipino Cultural Night
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Community Celebration is an opportunity for the cast,
audience, family, friends, and everyone that is part of
a larger community to gather and commemorate the
hxstory and the struggles that have been imperative in
the formation of our distinct Pilipin@ culture and identity.
Community dinner is completely free and open to all
audience members!
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION WILL BE TODAY
APRIL 12 FROM 6:30 - 7:30 PM, LOCATION TBA.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
7. Beyond the Stage
THE PROCESS
Beginning in June throughout the summer, after an intensive
application and interview process, we solidified our writing
team and director. From September to March, our writers
have worked tirelessly to create a script which brings
narratives surrounding the issues of poverty and abuse,
the relationships created and destroyed as a result, the
situations experienced in struggle and serenity. Their work
comes to fruition in a story that comes from the heart and
in characters that have been inspired by real loved ones.
It has been the ultimate goal to highlight that, although
this is Pilipino Cultural Night, these experiences can be and
are shared by others who do now necessarily identify as
Pilipin@.
CREATIVE TEAM SELECTION
Similar to the process of selecting our Creative Team,
extensive application and interview process occurred in
bringing together our Creative Team. From September
to January, we had been fortunate in composing a
team of amazingly talented and dedicated individuals.
Through the directors’ meticulous planning and innovative
collaborations, the performative and logistical aspects of
PCN came together.
ALL-CAST REHEARSALS
Beginning on February 8, and continued every Saturday and
Sunday from 11am-4pm, All-Casts is the space and time
period where Creative Team directors and cast members
worked with one another. Through stage blocking and
integration of performance, the script comes to life. All-
Casts were facilitated by the Stage Team.
10. Finance
Promotions
Assistant Promotions
Anna Apa
Justin Lasola
Rayanne Piaña
Sean Tan
Thank you to all the program sponsors, donors, families and
community members who continuously support PAA and PCN. Special
thank you to the ASUC LEAD Center, ASUC Senator Baltazar Dasalla,
ASUC Financial Committee and all organization partners of PAA. Let’s
continue to work on issues of poverty and abuse in the Philippines.
Promotions worked for the months leading up to PCN to present the
process and production to all of you. From press releases to social
media, from playlists to graphics from Publications, all the way to
getting this program in your hands today, we wanted you to experience
PCN. If you are here, we did our job. For you, it’s #CURRENTLYPCN
*drops mic*
11. Set Design
Nicole Arca
{m}aganda staff 28
Comprised of {m}aganda
magazine staff and interns,
and guided by members of
the PCN cast and the Pilipino
community, the set design
component works to bring
the story through life through
creating a 40 foot backdrop
that will grace the Zellerbach
stage.
Publications
Assistant Publications
Ryan Barroga
Kate Masancay
Robin Calleja
Along with Promotions, we recruited
a team we like to call the Marketing
Squad and through our weekly
meetings we were able to not only
get our creative juices flowing but
actually realize them as well. We’ve
banked a couple dozen hours on
photo and video editing programs,
Google Drive, and of course social
media, but hey we had to stay on top
of it to keep it #CURRENTLYPCN.
12. Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Managers
Kirby Zabala
Roxan Flores
Jena Hughes
Kate Masancay
Terrissa Shang
Throughout the PCN process
Stage team constantly asks
“Is how we are presenting our
story conveying the impact
we want?” Stage is integral
to the process as it handles
the technical, logistical,
detail-oriented work. We also
facilitate five hour All-Cast
rehearsals every Saturday and
Sunday starting in February.
Although we might not be
seen during the actual show
Stage provides the platform
to bring Creative Team’s
visions to life.
13. Writing Director
Writers
S. Peñaflor Dizon
Ian Custodio
Jon Ebueng
Sarah Macaraeg
To write is to merely put down one’s
thoughts – but to write in the name
of telling the untold stories of our
people is to uplift our ancestors,
our communities, and our future
generations to come. The Writing
Team’s endeavor to bring you a fresh
yet authentic perspective on the issues
of poverty and abuse in relation to
the Pilipin@ diaspora commenced in
August and was a tumultuous process
to say the least. Our objective was
to dig deep(er) and our constant
reminder was/is the inter-generational
experience of the Pilipin@-American.
We acknowledge the fictional content
of this play just as much as we
recognize the stark reality and living,
breathing, beautiful human beings this
story draws inspiration from. May you
find a relationship to one of the many
currents that run throughout this play;
may it resonate as deep as the waters
that separate us – the waters that, too,
are our billowing connection.
14. PAA PCN’s 2015 Acting Cast is a tough one to rival. These twelve gifted
actresses and actors dedicated themselves to breathing life into a
challenging script: one that explores topics of physical abuse; verbal
abuse; poverty; and the dark side of relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan.
They’ve channeled all their creative energy, and then some, to live their
characters as a second skin. Only teamwork and talent like this can bring
out the heart of PCN. We guarantee you a spectacular show.
Acting
Rachel Yuen
Band
Angelica Patricio
The unseen but always
heard, PCN Band. Born in the
dungeons of the Hearst Gym
Cages, we’ve come out tonight
to share with you some special
tunes.
Choir
Ethan Young
Hailing from the land of misfits
and vagabonds, this year’s choir
gathers strength from the sun and
moon to provide to its audience
a vocal force of nature. From a
capella to broadway and native
pieces, we hope to strike a chord
with you today!
15. Jazz/Contemporary
Carl Lacsina
Camille Nostrates
22 pairs of lovely jazz hands
evoking heart-breaking emotions
through Jazz/Contemporary
dance that will make you feel
some type of way. We hope that
we will chasse into your hearts!
Modern
Choreographer
Rondell Almodovar
KJ Estudillo
A cast of talented individuals
that do “the hip a hop and
you don’t stop, and you don’t
stop, a rocket, to the bang
bang boogie, say, a jump up the
boogie, to the rhythm of the
boogie, the beat.”
16. Traditional
Patty Santos
Jonathan Noel Bullicer
Erica Pineda
PANDANGGO SA ILAW
Pandanggo Sa Ilaw is a dance from Lubang Island, Mindoro and it
translates roughly to dance imitating the light of the fireflies. After a
good catch, the fishermxn would celebrate by drinking wine, dancing,
and swinging lighted lamps and the dance came about through those
celebrations.
TINIKLING
Tinikling is a dance that originates from Leyte in the Visayan Islands. It
mimics the tikling bird dodging the bamboo traps that the rice farmers
set.
VINTA
Vinta is a dance from Mindanao and it commemorates the migration
of the Filipinos into the archipelago. The dancers on the bamboo sticks
mimick the movement of the Vinta vessel.
The traditional dance component of PCN really brings together the
different regions of the Philippines. Every move we make has a story
behind it and we want to tell that story on this world-renowned stage.
17. the CastMeet the Cast
Aaron Cadiz Angela Francisco Angelica Nicolas Aurora Doreza
Brandon Basa
Daryl Keith
Cristobal
Erica Lei
Celica Cosme
Donald
Sambajon
Eril Marie Morales
Chevy Wayne
Quijano
Ely OrquizaDarryl San Pedro
Genesis Sanchez
Darius Ramirez
Emma Elaine
Macam
18. Jhinyl Tidalgo
Kayla Moreno
Luciano Zuniga
Jasmine Hipolito
Justin Deverra
Kunwoo Hong
Mariane Hamor
Jaydienne
Fontejon
Justin Nguyen
Leigh Ann
Llarena
Marinella Bohol
Jerrold
Acdan
Katrine Usi
Lenith Hernandez
Marycon Jiro
Melody Valdez Michael Siao Michelle Abiera Miguel Eamiguel
Hanna Lorica
19. Miguel Elizaga
Rayanne Piana Timothy
Villianueva
Nicki Aguilar
Trixy Manansala
Paolo Joaquin
Sabrina Medina
Paolo Rigo
Syreen Ponferrada
Band
Melody Valdez - Piano
Paolo Joaquin - Drums
Justin Lasola - Guitar
Whinnie Diaz - Cello
Sarah Gassama - Violin
20. Acting Cast
Aaron Cadiz as
Angelica Nicholas as
Ethan Young as
Brandon Basa as
Miguel Eamiguel as
Nicole Arca as
Ely Orquiza as
Rachel Yuen as
Hanna Lorica as
Jerrold Acdan as
Michelle Abiera as
Paolo Rigo as
MC
KC
MIKEY
JUSTIN
JERICO
CECE
DANTE ESPEJO
GINA ESPEJO
MELODY ESPEJO
ANDREW ESPEJO
LOLA SHA
LOLO
21. Choir
SOPRANOS:
Nicki Aguilar
Angela Francisco
Hanna Lorica
Marycon Jiro
Jasmine Hipolito
MEZZOS:
Celica Cosme
Rachel Yuen
ALTOS:
Aurora Doreza
Emma Elaine Macam
Marinella Bohol
Jalisha Paz
Kimberly Punzalan
TENORS:
Ethan Young
Jonathan Noel Bullicer
Lenith Hernandez
Paolo Rigo
Timothy Paul Villanueva
BASSES:
Michael Siao
Miguel Elizaga
Justin Nguyen
Darryl San Pedro
Kunwoo Hong*
* vocal percussionist
22. Jazz/Contemporary
Modern
Angelica Nicolas
Anna Katrina M. Apa
Camille Nostrates
Carl James Lacsina
Celica Glenn Cosme
Chevy Wayne Quijano
Darius Ramirez
Emma Elaine Macam
Erica Lei
Eril Morales
Hanna Lorica
Jalisha Paz
Jerrold Acdan
Justin Bauzon
Luciano Zuniga
Mariane Hamor
Oliver Guevarra
Rayanne Piaña
Robin Cid Calleja
Sean Tan
Syreen Ponferrada
Anna Apa
Aurora Doreza
Camille Nostrates
Carl Lacsina
Darius Ramirez
Donald Sambajon
Erica Lei
Eril Morales
Hanna Lorica
Jaydienne Fontejon
Jhinyl Tidalgo
Justin Bauzon
Kayla Moreno
Luciano Zuniga
Mariane Hamor
Marinella Bohol
Marycon Jiro
Oliver Guevarra
Paolo Rigo
Rayanne Piaña
Sabrina Medina
Sarah Macaraeg
Trixy Manansala
23. Traditional
PANGDANGGO SA
ILAW
Eril Morales
Celica Cosme
Katrine Usi
Angela Francisco
Marinella Bohol
Emma Macam
Sabrina Medina
Chevy Quijano
Justin DeVera
Justin Bauzon
Ethan Young
Sean Tan
Daryl Keith Cristobal
Randall Ortiz
TINIKLING
Kayla Moreno
Anna Apa
Mariane Hamor
Trixy Manansala
Leigh Ann Llarena
Chevy Quijano
Darius Ramirez
Justin DeVera
Miguel Elizaga
Daryl Keith Cristobal
Genesis Sanchez
Randall Ortiz
VINTA
Angela Francisco
Anjeanette Andrade
Celica Cosme
Emma Macam
Eril Morales
Katrine Usi
Leigh Ann Llarena
Marinella Bohol
Jaydienne Fontejon
Erica Pineda
Chevy Quijano
Darius Ramirez
Daryl Keith Cristobal
Ethan Young
Justin DeVera
Noel Bullicer
24. Thank Yous
OLIVER To start, thank you to my family for all of your love, support, and the phone calls checking up on me. Anjeanette
and Randall, no one will understand the love I have for you two; from Renewal to now, it’s been one heck of a journey.. CT
39 & Core 46, y’all are the most inspiring group of people! It’s been so humbling to work with y’all. A big thank you to all
the friends that let me vent for hours and got food with me at randoms times of the day. To our audience, thank you for
opening yourselves up to our production. Lastly, I need to thank Nanay Rosie for being my blessing everyday.
RANDALL Firstly,thank you to my family for the endless love & support that you all have given me. Secondly, I want to
thank all my friends that’s supported me since day one - shoutouts especially to my ride-or-dies: Alejandra, Jessica,
Marissa, Dovi, Dana, Lyris, Sierra, & Amadaere! Biggest shoutout to my amazing Co’s - Oliver and Anjeanette, I’m inspired
by the passion and the work that you two have put in for this amazing production, and I will remember this process forever.
Thank you CT 2015 and Core 46 for the amazing experience and support that we’ve all shared throughout this past year.
A humongous thank you goes out to Justin, Mary, & Patrick - I don’t think I would be where I’m at without joining your
Traditional dance component two years ago. Thank you to the Pilipin@-Community at Cal and everybody out here today
for all your support! Finally, I want to thank my Grandpa Felix for everything - this one’s for you!
ANJEANETTE Thank you, first and foremost, to Adrian, Manong, Mommy, Daddy, for the love and support no matter
what current takes us into the most challenging waters. Oliver and Randall, words cannot express how grateful I am to
have worked with you two. WE DID IT! CT, you are amazing individuals and you continue to inspire me. Rita Mae, Sara, and
Gianna, those random movie nights and cooking times kept me alive. Lastly, James for your encouragement and never-
ending love. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ♥
KIM Thank you to CT 39 for exposing me to this process; it’s been a learning experience and it’s crazy thinking here we
are the show.
ROBIN First and foremost, I would like to thank my family for always being supportive and believing in me. I would not be
the person I am to day if it weren’t for your love and encouragement. Secondly, thanks to all my friends for being there
for me through the highs and not-so-highs of this school year. My overall first year experience here at Cal would not have
been as fun and memorable. Thanks to Prod-A (Randall, Oliver, and Anjeanette) and the Marketing Squad (Ryan, Kate,
Rayanne, and J-La) for being such amazing staffers and making this learning experience really enjoyable and worthwhile.
Thanks to my co-PCNterns (Jalisha, Erica, and Kimberly), the rest of the Creative Team, the cast members, and everyone
else who were involved in the PCN process for having OUR story told at the world-renowned Zellerbach Hall. Last but
certainly not the least, a special thanks to Randall for convincing me to become one of this year’s PCNterns. I cannot
believe I almost turned down the opportunity to contribute to the Pilipin(x) community here at Cal and be involved in the
PCN process. Thank you for inviting me into this space that makes me feel welcomed and appreciated.
ERICA First, I’d like to thank CT 39 and especially my 5 cos (Patty, Noel, Kim, Robin, and Jalisha) that went through this
journey with me and helped me juggle my two positions on CT! WE MADE IT Y’ALL! I definitely would not forget my time
with all of you. Thank you to my family for supporting me in my decision to get more involved in PCN. Last but not least,
thank you to my wonderful boyfriend who encouraged me and supported me throughout this process. We’ve experienced
currents of our own but I’m glad that we’re still going strong. <3
SEAN I would to wholeheartedly congratulate the dedicated members of PCN Creative Team and All-Cast. We did it! Thank
you to my Co-Finance Director Anna Apa. I wouldn’t be able to do this without you. Thank you to Justin, Sarah and Patrick
for all your support. Much appreciation to Patty, Noel, and Erica for an unforgettable Trad experience. All my best to
Briana, Jonathan and Priyanka for all their support. Thank you to my family and PAAmilya for being my foundation. Lastly,
thank you to the Pilipin@ community and members of the Cal community. #CurrentlyGraduating
ANNA I would like to thank the whole cast of PCN for dedicating their time and effort to make this production the best
that it can be. I would also like to thank my Co, Sean Tan, for being an amazing co-finance director! I couldn’t have done it
without you. Thank you to my friends and family for all the support! We did it, everyone!
JLAW vvThank you to my mommy and my old man for their love and support! Shout out to the Marketing Team for going
above and beyond to get all of you in to your seats today. Thank you to Angelica for being an awesome Band Director!
Lastly, thanks to my friends, roommates, creative teammates, coworkers, colleagues, and my loving girlfriend for always
being there even when I’m super cranky and ready to go Kanye on everybody. This is all for you!
RAYANNE A big thank you to my friends, family, and paamily for cheering me on through this entire process and keeping
me sane. Your support never fails to warm my heart and I cold go on forever about how much I appreciate you. Thank you
Modern & Jazz for letting me dance with you, and thank you Marketing Squad for always reminding me why this production
gives me so much life. Of course, thank you to the whole cast for all the love you put into making this production not just
a show, but an experience.
RYAN Thank you everyone who has had a hand in this entire process, especially God, my family, friends, Marketing Squad
and the entire 39th PCN Creative team!
KATE Big shout out to CORE, CT 39, Marketing Squad and Brave Stage, Safe Stage! The past year have been a rad ride
with y’all, and y’all are def my fave bunch of peeps! ^_^
KIRBY To the four amazing, capable womxn that I had the pleasure of working with: Jena, Terrissa, Roxan & Kate, We are
still going skydiving, right? Truthfully, the unwavering commitment and support from each of you got me through the
rougher times. Each of you have my love. To CT 39, All-Cast peeps, PAA, and Pil community, you are why I love being
involved. To those who reassured me its okay to take a step back -- it’s because I know I can take a break that I want to
keep moving forward.
25. TERRISSA First and foremost, I would like to give a big thanks to Kirby, Jena, Roxan, and Kate for being so amazing and
supportive through this process. I can truthfully say that they are the most talented and hardworking women I know
and I am so greatful to have had the opportunity to learn and grow with them. Secondly, I would like to thank the Prods
for motivating and supporting all of us. Lastly, I would like to thank the entire community for making this entire process
worthwhile. (Shout out to my family, my boyfriend, and my God)
JENA Thank you CT and the entire cast for all the passion you’ve put towards this production. Shout out to Kirby, Terrissa,
Roxan, and Kate because I really could not have asked for a more amazing team to work with :) Thank you Randall for
convincing me to join PCN; I’m really glad I did! Lastly, thank you to my incredible family and friends who always support
me even if I can’t see them as often as I wish.
NICOLE I want to thank {m}aganda magazine for being some of the most beautiful ({m}aganda, indeed) people I have
ever met in my entire life. Y’all have so much heart and passion and I don’t know how I would’ve gotten through this year
without such a dedicated staff. Also, thank you to PAA and the PCN Creative Team - this process will forever hold a special
place in my heart.
SARAH Thank you God for this opportunity to be able to write for this amazing production. Thank you to the prods for
believing in me. Thank you to my fellow writers who pushed me and have inspire to write even when I was tired and restless.
Thank you to CT for working so hard in making the script come alive. Thank you to my family who come out and support
me no matter what. A special thanks to my parents for always being understanding.
SAMMY deep gratitude and appreciation to the pilipin@ community at cal for breathing life into this necessary production
and to all of our allies and supporters who believe in the importance of storytelling through the arts. thank you to
mamabear, papabear, and ate for always believing in my (wild) dreams - my straight up stronghold no matter where i
physically choose to be; you are always with me. galang fam, padua fam, and nonos - thank you for being my home during
this process. thank you to the earth for the nourishment, our ancestors for guiding in light, and the creator who continues
to bless abundantly in ways unseen. all that i do and all that i am is in honor and homage to those who came before us ~
nanay carling, lolo ces, lolo loreto, aunty lori, uncle jess ~ rest in love; all who share in the groundshaking of the streets in
our present-day; and all generations of unrivaling resilience to come. last but certainly not least - to the beautiful souls
<jon, sarah, ian> i have had the privilege of mentoring in the writing process: you have given me so much more. i hope
nothing but continued creativity and healing in your endeavors onwards. xox
JON Thanks to God and my family, especially Jason who guided me in laying groundwork for a story. Thank you to the
people of the Philippines for their unparalleled pride and strength. Thanks to Sammy, Ian, and Sarah for a creative process I
will never forget. Thanks to the Producers for their undying patience and guidance, the CT team, the acting cast for bringing
our characters to life, and all-cast for bringing the SHOW to life! Big shoutouts to Sabrina Ruiz for her exceptional editing
skills. Mad respect to Anthony “Pele” Navarro for enlightening us with eye-opening first-hand knowledge of Tacloban and
other parts of Leyte. Shoutouts to all my friends who are watching this show right now.
IAN I’m thankful of my writing team, Sammy, Jon, Sarah, and special shoutout to awesome editor/writer Sabrina! The
writing process will always be a treasured memory among my experiences at Cal. Shout out to all of my friends and family,
with all of your support and guidance, I was able to finally pursue my passion in writing after having lost it for a few years.
Thanks to PCN, CT, cast, and everyone involved in the making and viewing of this awe-inspiring production. But most
importantly, I’d like to tell my parents that I’m proud of being their son, raising me to understand our cultural and familial
values through their undying love and encouraging words. Grandpa, I know you can’t be here with us, but I hope that I’ve
become the grandson that you’re proud of and I hope to become a stronger, honorable man just like you.
RACHEL Salamat to my immensely talented 2015 Acting Cast; what an honor to direct & act alongside you. Salamat CT 39
for an unforgettable year. Salamat SCU PCN 2015 Band for adopting me; I can’t wait to share the stage with you! Salamat
Community at Cal & beyond - my mothers & fathers, titas & titos, kuyas & ates, friends, mentors, & Theatre Rice - for,
throughout the PCN process & my life, shining light on the strength of my womxnhood & the beauty of my brown skin.
Mahal kita.
ETHAN Big big thanks to my ading, Rachel, for convincing me to come back to the team after almost quitting (twice), and
for the prods for putting up with my attitude and requests. Many thanks for my choir for being awesome and for my friends
in AiR for all the support they’ve given me through these stressful times and keeping me oriented with my eyes on the prize!
CAMILLE On behalf of Sam Smith, Leona Lewis and myself, we’d like to thank my Co-Director, Carl, for choreographing such
beautiful pieces. Also to our lovely Jazz cast for putting in 100% work and another 100% of emotions into our pieces. :)
Zellerbach thanks you all for leaving your heart on the stage. PCN 39th CT, PAA Core, Community- I will always be grateful
for the growth and support I’ve received ♥
CARL I would love to thank my lovely Co-Director, Camille, for keeping up the entire Jazz cast on their feet and for
motivating them to always push harder. For everyone that’s in Jazz, I’m extremely grateful for everyone’s hard work and
dedication into making our pieces come alive. PCN 39th CT have also grew to be one of the best teams I’ve ever worked on.
As a whole, PCN made me grow as a person.
NOEL Thank you to all of Trad for putting so much hard work during this process - I can always say that I am and forever
will be GLAD TO BE TRAD! Not only that, but thank you to ALL of the cast - I am happy to have worked with each and every
one of you! Thank you to my AWESOME Co-Directors, Patty & Erica, for being the head and heart of Trad with me. And
lastly, thank you to my closest friends, my amazing family, and this year’s Creative Team for being my anchor this year.
Even when the waves crashed upon me and the currents swept me away, you all gave me the strength that I needed and
I am forever grateful.
JUSTIN First, foremost, and most importantly, I would like to thank my parents for their constant support on every
endeavor of mine, no matter how ridiculous. You both are the reason I push forward. Second, and finally, I want to thank
everyone who has shared my journey through these 4 years of crazy called “PCN” - from my partner and close friend
Patrick freshman year, to my Co’s Mary and Patrick (again) for the memories shared, to the many upon many who have
inspired me (I’m looking at you Angelo and Marie).
