The Woman and The Banana Tree

Columbia University School of the Arts

Morris A. Schapiro Hall

Against the backdrop of Japanese-occupied Philippines during World War 2, two women fight for their own survival. When a young girl is taken by the invading soldiers to be used for their pleasure, the town’s spirits awaken and begin to wreak havoc on everyone living there. The Woman and the Banana Tree is a period horror-drama that tests the boundaries of allegiance to one’s country, one’s neighbor’s, and one’s family.Playwright: Blake BonillaDirector: Danica SelemProduction Stage Manager: Lucas GomesDramaturg: Siting YangProducer: Zhiwei MaFeaturing: Che'Li, Asel Otunchieva, Xiaoxiao Sun, Jesse Cao, Bobby Obias, Milai Taguchi, Catt FilippovContent Warning: Inspired by real accounts of imperialist war crimes during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in the second World War, the play contains strong references to sexual assult of AAPI adults/children, as well as realistic depictions of physical abuse, alcohol abuse, and an instance of phallic genital mutilation. Sudden jump scares and usages of stage blood are also included in the performance. Running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes*A photo ID and proof of vaccination will be required upon entry to the theatre.

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