Stories High

BINDLESTIFF STUDIO

Originally opened in 1989, Bindlestiff Studio was founded by Canadian artists Chrystene Ells, Chris Brophy, and a group of local theater artists. In 1997, Allan S. Manalo, artistic director for the Filipino theater company "tongue in A mood" became Bindlestiff Studio's Artistic & Managing Director.  Bindlestiff Studio became the only permanent, community-based performing arts venue in the nation dedicated to showcasing emerging Filipino American artists. Bindlestiff Studio provides the often under-served Filipino American community, as well as the general public, access to diverse offerings in theatrical productions, music and film festivals, and workshops in directing, production, acting, stand-up comedy, and writing, as well as a children and youth theater program.

 

To learn more about Bindlestiff Studio please visit www.BindlestiffStudio.org. Past and current calendar productions are available through the website.

 

ABOUT STORIES HIGH

Stories High is Bindlestiff’s Studio signature yearly education programming and new works performance. Bindlestiff Studio’s Stories High is an incubator program aimed to educate, cultivate, and showcase emerging and returning artists. Stories high production occurs in two phases: the first phase consists of theater workshop program, a series of affordable workshops in writing, acting, and directing are offered to the public and Bindlestiff artist community. The second phase consists of the actual show production in which plays from the writing workshop is mounted into a professional show; with participants from acting and directing workshops apply their learned skill. Facilitators have included Bindlestiff resident artists, guest artists, and collaborators. Prior to 2009 workshops were offered free of charge, however Bindlestiff Studio strives to provide affordable participation fees.

The value of Stories High programming to Bindlestiff Studio is immense; it is a platform to develop and discover individual artists, it provides an entry point for individuals looking to get involved with theater, and finally, Stories High creates a space for collaboration. To expand on the learning and development, this year’s Stories High is collaborating with neighboring art houses: Guerilla Rep and Campo Santo, through workshop facilitation and participation.