University of Guam Theatre and Breaking Wave Theatre Company proudly present

CHamoru Play Festival

The festival brings together six works by CHamoru playwrights to celebrate the lives and stories of the CHamoru people from the past, present and future. Running in repertory, each play in the festival will be performed twice over the course of two weekends.  The overall festival and plays by Peter R. Onedera are directed by Troy McVey.  Pieces by AD Roberto are directed by Ean Taijeron. Dakota Camacho’s performance is self directed.

FINDING FAMILY

Thursday, February 23 and Saturday, March 4

February 23 and March 4 will feature Astaki i Ittemo (Until the End) by Peter R. Onedera, a full length play that follows the journey of Mr. Quidachay as he navigates life apart from CHamoru culture and family while aging  among strangers who become family. 

BEING CHAMORU

Friday, February 24 and Friday, March 3

A collection of short plays fill out February 24 and March 3 — Thick Skin and Creating the Native by Saipan based playwright AD Roberto call up contemporary questions of identity, while Hinenggen Antigu Siha (Ancient Beliefs) by Peter R. Onedera follows the stories of iconic CHamoru men and women who have done the hard and rewarding work of maintaining their culture and community throughout a complex history.

THERE AND BACK AGAIN

Saturday, February 25 and Thursday, March 2

Finally, February 25 and March 2 will feature a performance art piece by Dakota Camacho titled MALI’E’ • Tåno’ Uchan. Bold and elemental, Camacho’s piece draws on his CHamoru heritage and hip hop performance background. These nights will also feature a final piece from AD Roberto, Adahi i Chalan, a surreal and compelling look at death and separation

WARNING:
Some scenes will involve medicinal burning on stage. If you are sensitive to this, please feel free to step out at your convenience.

Ensemble Cast

Production Team

Directors 

Troy McVey
Ean Taijeron
Dakota Camacho

Playwrights

Peter R. Onedera
AD Roberto
Dakota Camacho

CHamoru Language Coach

Rosa Palomo

UOG Producers

Troy McVey
Madison McKenzie Scott

BWTC Producers

CJ Ochoco
James L. Aevermann

Marketing Director 

Madison McKenzie Scott

Production Stage Manager

Jauria Camacho

Assistant Stage Manager

Franky Blas

Set & Props Designer

Troy McVey

Assistant Set & Props Designer

Grace Keh Gonzaga

Costume Designers

Madison McKenzie Scott
Joseph Certeza

Lighting Designer

Troy McVey

Sound Designer

Alexandra Castro

Sound Engineer

Jerome Ocampo

Hair/Make-Up Designer

Uwel Pablo Mendiola

Carpenters

A.U. Miranda
Jeffrey Morales

Wardrobe Managers

Xavier Bryce Pegarido Borja
Cassidy Flores

Backstage Crew

David Gugin
Robbi Natividad
Alexandra Castro
Apriann Rudolph
Lynmar Nathan
Nadia Pugh
Ean Taijeron

Front of House Manager

Serf Mannaky

Front of House Crew

Ånna Prelosky
Hannah Elmore
James L. Aevermann
Jerome Ocampo
Franky Blas
Arielle Saddoo
Angela Ramos

BWTC 2023 Season Staff

Graphic Designer

Steph Balagot

Assistant Graphic Designer 

Beefshanx

Photographer 

Mikhailla

Spring Marketing Assistant

Noelle Guinto

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU 

Some works explore sensitive topics related to mental health. 

If you are looking for support and healing surrounding your experiences of domestic abuse, drug and alcohol misuse, self-harm or suicide, the following resources are available and accessible for you: 

GBHWC, 24-hour Crisis Helpline

(671) 647-8833

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988