FROM DUSK TO DAWN

New Work Presentation
Potrero Stage
August 17, 20, 22, 2026

Developed & Directed by Ely Sonny Orquiza
Written by Jeanie Ngo
Performed by Everet “Eve” Gandarosa
Presented as part of PlayGround’s Free-Play Festival

SYNOPSIS

Five prayers. Five chapters of a life. One man standing at the crossroads of faith, queerness, humor, and home. From Dusk to Dawn is a luminous, unflinching solo performance about a queer Maranao-Filipino Muslim navigating identity across the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, and America — a story of magical realism, love, silence, and the courage to be whole.

Running Time: Estimated 60-70 minutes. No intermission.

TICKETS

Only 3 performances!

• Monday, August 17 @ 6:00pm

• Thursday, August 20 @ 8:00pm

• Saturday, August 22 @ 2:00pm

Presented as part of PlayGround’s 4th annual Free-Play Festival, admission is free (donations gratefully accepted) on the day of performances for in-person attendance and for all online viewing (live simulcast as well as on-demand); a minimal $10 donation is requested for advance in-person reservations.

For more information about the festival, visit playground-sf.org/freeplay.

CAST

Everet “Eve” Gandarosa

PRODUCTION TEAM

Ely Sonny Orquiza, Director and Developer
Jeanie Ngo, Playwright
Galilea Soto, Stage Manager
Carla Grace Fajardo, Assistant Director
Sara “Edie” Saavedra, Lighting Designer
Tina Vo, Sound Designer
Alejandro Emmanuel Torres, Projection Designer