Producer
On This Side of the World
Stories of overseas workers, young lovers, and gossipy church ladies. Snapshots of undocumented immigrants, aspiring actors, and carefree millennials. On This Side of the World is a collection of songs capturing voices from the Filipino immigrant experience in the United States, and what emerges is a mosaic of love and loss, humor and heartache, yearning and faith - eight thousand miles from home.
On This Side of the World
Stories of overseas workers, young lovers, and gossipy church ladies. Snapshots of undocumented immigrants, aspiring actors, and carefree millennials. On This Side of the World is a collection of songs capturing voices from the Filipino immigrant experience in the United States, and what emerges is a mosaic of love and loss, humor and heartache, yearning and faith - eight thousand miles from home.
Megumi produced the first production of On This Side of the World, which was presented by Three Hares and Access Theater as part of the Access Theater Association Series in May 2019.
Composer-Lyricist Paulo K. Tiról
Director Noam Shapiro
Music Director Ian Miller Scenic Design Melanie May Costume Design Annie Le Lighting Design Ethan Olsen Sound Design Lawrence Schober Props Design Michaela Whiting Choreography Matt Bovee
Photos Michael Kushner Photography
with Albert Guerzon, Joanne Javien, Jaygee Macapugay, Diane Phelan, Michael Protacio, and Kevin Schuering
Composer-Lyricist Paulo K. Tiról
Director Noam Shapiro
Music Director Ian Miller Scenic Design Melanie May Costume Design Annie Le Lighting Design Ethan Olsen Sound Design Lawrence Schober Props Design Michaela Whiting Choreography Matt Bovee
Photos Michael Kushner Photography
with Albert Guerzon, Joanne Javien, Jaygee Macapugay, Diane Phelan, Michael Protacio, and Kevin Schuering
"While it’s a shame that this dynamic production was only up for two weeks, there’s little doubt that it will find new life after its debut. On This Side of the World may play best with immigrant audiences, but the themes of separation, love, and perseverance are relatable even to those who have never set foot outside of their home country. Audiences won’t be able to stop cheering (when they’re not weeping) for this ambitious underdog of a show." - Theatre Is Easy (Best Bet)
"On This Side of the World is at once delightfully simple and unspeakably complex in what it accomplishes and aspires to. If taste and justice prevail, it should well prove itself to be a seminal work in the ever-developing story of the American musical." - OnStage Blog
"Each of the show's 17 numbers is an award-worthy performance in itself. That said, the sum of the show's parts is no less than extraordinary...On This Side of the World may be Tiról’s love letter to the Filipino community, but the show's universal themes will be related to and appreciated by all. You'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll want to sing along." - Lavender After Dark
"On This Side of the World is at once delightfully simple and unspeakably complex in what it accomplishes and aspires to. If taste and justice prevail, it should well prove itself to be a seminal work in the ever-developing story of the American musical." - OnStage Blog
"Each of the show's 17 numbers is an award-worthy performance in itself. That said, the sum of the show's parts is no less than extraordinary...On This Side of the World may be Tiról’s love letter to the Filipino community, but the show's universal themes will be related to and appreciated by all. You'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll want to sing along." - Lavender After Dark