Orlando Pabotoy to Direct Mu Performing Arts’ Romance of Magno Rubio

Orlando Pabotoy, who originated the title role in the original production of Lonnie Carter’s The Romance of Magno Rubio, will direct the Mu Performing Arts production of the play at Mixed Blood Theatre, September 4-20.

Based on a short poem by prominent Filipino American poet Carlos Bulosan, this lyrical story revolves around a Filipino farm worker, dreams of a romantic affair with a beautiful white woman while his mates deride his naïveté. The cast will be led by Mu Performing Arts’ Associate Artistic Director Randy Reyes.

Mu’s season will also include Taiko Caravan (December), David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face (February 6-21), and the world premiere of Becoming by Iris Shiraishi.

For more information, visit www.muperformingarts.org.