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VOICE, OFF-SCREEN: From one half of the bamboo
a feminine being named babae came to life.
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From the other half
a masculine being named lalaki emerged.
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Between the masculine and the feminine
existed another powerful force of fluidity and unity
known as ka.
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Ka is our strength.
Ka is our beauty.
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Ka is our wholeness.
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SHANNON: Hi, my name is Shannon Pacaoan
and I am the co-creator and producer of The Bakla Show.
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The Bakla Show is a groundbreaking theatrical production
that explores the experiences of LGBTQ Filipinos and Filipinas.
KAT: Hi, my name is Kat Evasco
and I am a co-creator of The Bakla Show.
After conversing with Shannon
we were talking about the term “bakla”
and how it’s usually used to describe effeminate men
in a very derogatory way
and we wanted to reclaim the term bakla
not just for gay men
but also for *** women, bisexuals, everything.
We just wanted to be inclusive of other people
including transgender folks.
We started The Bakla Show in 2006
and it was actually produced in 2007 at Bindlestiff Studio.
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SHANNON: In 2010, The Bakla Show 2
focused on myths and folklore
that explored both Filipino identity and our *** identity.
Due to an increase of visibility of gay teen suicides
and in response to bullying and homophobia
that has gained more attention in the past few years
we have decided to produce The Bakla Show III.
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ANTMEN: Hi, my name is Antmen Pimentel Mendoza
assistant producer of The Bakla Show III.
This time around, The Bakla Show wants to shift its focus
on staging the experiences of
lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and gender non-conforming Filipino youth.
And here's where you come in!
We're looking for *** Filipino voices!
So please share this video
with your friends, your loved ones, your family.
Be on the look out for our call for submissions.
SHANNON: Our submission guidelines will be posted on our website.
And connect with us on Twitter and Facebook.
KAT: And we’ll see you at the show.
Thank you so much!
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