Photo Credit: Homecoming by Kamila Sediego, produced by Urban Ink. Directed by Hazel Venzon. Photo by Emily Cooper Photography.
The Cultch Presents
Homecoming
By Kamila Sediego
Directed by Hazel Venzon
An Urban Ink Production (Vancouver)
World Premiere
The Femme Festival is made possible with the support of Charlotte and Sonya Wall Arts Fund
MAY 02–12
- Historic Theatre
Box Office Hours
- Approximately 100 minutes, with no intermission
- Recommended for ages 15+
- Content Warning: Coarse language
Can you come back to a home you lost or never knew?
Three generations of Filipina women hop between an ocean and time, memory and dreams. Set in Canada and the Philippines, Homecoming is a visceral show with moments of magic that reach into the afterlife, exploring cultural identity, familial duty, and delicious Filipino food.
Homecoming asks, what is home for those of us who are displaced, stuck, or who have never known a home? And more importantly, can we ever make our way back?
In this world premiere, Kamila Sediego weaves a complex story that is raw, intimate, and full of humour.
The Draw
“With an incredible story to tell, Kamila Sediego’s unique voice as a playwright is one that will feel familiar, refreshing and leave you ultimately, changed.”
—Corey Payette, Artistic Director of Urban Ink
Show Credits
Produced by Urban Ink (Vancouver)
CAST
Rhea Casido
Lissa Neptuno
Lisa Goebel
Carmela Sison
Aura Carcueva
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Kamila Sediego
Director: Hazel Venzon
Set Designer: David Oro
Lighting Designer: Jonathan Kim
Costume Designer: Stephanie Kong
Sound Designer: Spencer Ocampo
Production Manager/TD: Alistair Wallace
Stage Manager: Melanie Thompson
Assistant Stage Manager: Jennifer Wilson
Assistant Set Designer and Props Master: Cearamarie Noreen Sajolan
Assistant Director: Sarah Roa
Dramaturg: Joanna Garfinkel
Community Engagement Lead: Babette Santos
Fight Director: Nathania Bernabe
Fight Director: Jackie T. Hanlin
URBAN INK
Artistic Director: Corey Payette
Managing Director: Cindy Reid
Producer: Fabian Aspell Morales
Producer – Community & Outreach: Cheyenne Scott
Production Manager/TD: Alistair Wallace
Operations Manager: Amy Cornish
Interview with Kamila Sediego and Carmela Sison
Ticket Prices
Section A+: $49
Section A: $44
Section B: $39
Section C: $29
Cultch Connects:
Our Cultch Connects program provides free tickets for families, community groups, artists, and others who might not be able to otherwise experience our shows. If you would like to learn more about how to access Cultch Connects tickets, please reach out to [email protected].
Indigenous Pricing:
Use promo code: Indigenous
Self-identifying Indigenous patrons can get tickets (sections A / A+) for just $20!
Use promo code: 2324Indigenous
Valid for performances MAY 2-12
Not applicable for PWYC Preview and Anniversary shows (MAY 2 & 7)
Pay-What-You-Choose Tickets:
We are thrilled to offer pay-what-you-choose pricing on select performances! We encourage you to pay as you are able and help support the creation of these shows.
Anniversary Pricing
To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are offering $20 tickets to select performances of Fat Joke!
Showtimes
- Community Pricing
- Preview
Thurs, May 2, 7:30PM
- Opening
Fri, May 3, 7:30PM
sat, May 4, 7:30PM
- Talkback
Sun, May 5, 2:00PM
- Anniversary pricing
- Talkback
Tues, May 7, 7:30PM
Wed, May 8, 7:30PM
thurs, May 9, 7:30PM
fri, May 10, 7:30PM
Sat, May 11, 2:00PM
Sat, May 11, 7:30pm
Sun, May 12, 2:00PM
Homecoming Community Engagement Activities
To complement the production of Homecoming, Urban Ink is offering movement workshops, artwork, and a community feast! It has been our pleasure to join forces with Kathara Society in developing these activities.
ART INSTALLATION
Explore the beautiful artworks in The Cultch Gallery curated by anata laylay, available May 2- 12th. “lagi akong uuwi”, meaning “I will always come home”, focuses on ancestral and family relationships and how that relates to our relationships in the diaspora. The personal journey of making your way back home aligns with Kamila’s, Homecoming. It will have art pieces in photography, digital art, and a short film. The art installation features Filipinx artists, Amelia Earhart, Angela M. Asuncio, and Melissa Barayang. In addition to the artists’ pieces, there will be an altar for folks to add photos of their loved ones or to call in their ancestors before the play.
FEAST & WORKSHOP
Engage in a movement workshop that involves a mix of contemporary & traditional Bagobo and T’boli dance facilitated by Kathara Society’s Artistic Director, Babette Santos. Check out urbanink.ca for more details on location and time. Join us for a delicious feast prepared by a Filipino chef on May 5th at 4:30PM in The Cultch’s Founders’ Lounge. We look forward to engaging with the community and deepening the connection to this meaningful story.
Evening Shows: 7:30 PM
May 2: Preview
May 3: Opening
May 4, 8–11
May 7: Talkback
Matinees: 2:00 PM
May 5: Talkback
May 11,12
The Cultch offers American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances, Live Audio described performance in partnership with VocalEye and Relaxed Performances for a less restrictive environment. Those who do not require these accessibility features will not experience any disturbance to the performance.
Find out more about our Accessibile performance options.
