Text reading "God will do the Rest" in red script on a transparent background.

Artists at Play and Latino Theater Company
present the World Premiere of

by Nicholas Pilapil
Directed by Fran de Leon

In the wake of her divorce, Connie de Dios – the black sheep of the family – is back in her childhood home after being estranged for almost 20 years. But a de Dios doesn't forgive or forget. When Connie’s tough-as-nails father, wayward son, bougie sister with the white doctor boyfriend, and flamboyant favorite aunt all gather to celebrate her glamorously overbearing mother's milestone birthday, what could possibly go wrong? With Santo Niño prayers, karaoke, and chicken adobo, God Will Do The Rest looks at the complicated ways Filipino Americans grapple with their love and duty to family.

Handwritten text "God will do the Rest" in a bold, script font.

Cast

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a light-colored top, looking towards the camera with a neutral expression against a plain backdrop.

Rinabeth Apostol*

Woman with long dark hair looking at camera with a neutral expression, wearing a black top, against a neutral background.

Josette Canilao

Man with slicked-back hair in a black shirt, neutral expression, gray background.

Reggie Lee*

A man with short black hair wearing a black jacket and white shirt against a gray background, looking directly at the camera.

Ryan Nebreja*

Portrait of a man with light skin and curly dark hair wearing a blue sweater, set against a light blue background.

Josh Odsess-Rubin*

Close-up portrait of a man with short hair, a mustache, and a subtle smile.

Jason Rogel

Smiling person with long dark hair against a dark background.

Ellen D. Williams*

Portrait of a woman with long brown hair wearing a yellow off-shoulder top, looking directly at the camera.

Elaine Ackles u/s

Smiling man with short gray hair and facial hair wearing a dark button-up shirt, neutral background.

Troy Apostol* u/s

Person wearing a striped sweater, holding pink flowers, looking upward against a green background.

CJ Cruz u/s

Portrait of a woman with short dark hair, wearing a maroon top, neutral expression.

Myra Cris Ocenar* u/s

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Reviews

BEST BET.. I laughed hard… has lingered with me and I’m already planning to see it again.” — Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times

STAGE RAW TOP 10RECOMMENDED… invites us into the exuberance and commotion that the Filipino American experience can be: openness, vulnerability, and sass in confronting dueling cultures.”
— Amanda L. Andrei, Stage Raw

“[A] FRESH NEW COMEDYDRAMA… Overriding the acid hilarity is a profound understanding of the interrelated connections among the members of this multigenerational household.” — Eric Gordon, People’s World

INTENSITY, HUMOR AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT… If it were a streaming show, I would binge-watch it all day… a don’t-miss production.” — Laura Foti Cohn, Larchmont Buzz

FANTASTIC… an extraordinarily compelling and outright hilarious dramedy that is backed by a top notch ensemble cast who fire on all cylinders… 1 hour and 45 minutes that will breeze by and leave you wanting more.”
— Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color

RECOMMENDED… tight ensemble acting… this God works— in mysterious and mirthful ways.”
— Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive

HILARIOUS… an excellent cast… prove[s] that a warm, loving, conflicted, crazy family happens in every culture..”
—Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines

Credits

Written by
Nicholas Pilapil

Directed by
Fran De Leon

Associate Director
Katherine Chou

Dramaturgy
Andy Knight

Scenic Design
Leah Ramillano

Costume Design
C. Yuri Son
Janel “JJ” Javier


Lighting Design
Omar Madkour

Sound Design
Jesse Mandapat

Properties Design
Rye Mandel

Stage Manager
Brandon Hong Cheng*

Assistant Properties Design
Gabe Bate

Assistant Stage Manager
Irene DH Lee

Directing Assistant
Adriana Carrillo

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