I was extremely fortunate to have such wonderful people join me in the production of Pulani at the University of Guam Theatre in 1989. I am still in touch with some of them, and very much involved in the lives of a handful, especially one, my daughter Dance, who was a butterfly. I am always so happy to meet (even on Facebook) someone involved in Pulani who I haven't seen for a long time. I wonder about the many who I have lost touch with. I would appreciate if you can help me with this goal of mine to reconnect with as many as I can. If you know any of these people, please have them get in touch with me. If I do know about you, I will write a brief statement of what I know. Feel free to write me a longer entry if you want to add more detail. I will add photos with your permission.
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BEHIND THE SCENES CREW
Playwright and Project Coordinator: Diane Aoki - I have been living in Hawaii since 1991, first in Honolulu, now in Kona. I went to graduate school at the UH-Manoa and have a MA in Pacific Islands Studies. I also studied playwriting when I was there. After graduate school, I went back to teaching and just retired after 22 years in the State of Hawaii system. Over the years, I have done a little writing here and there. I am happy to be retired and am making my writing and other creative endeavors a priority. I have a website in which I share my creative life. Join me there, if you want to know more.
I only know all the names below because I had a poster framed and it is hanging in my studio right behind me. I found an old program which had the names of all the dancers.
I only know all the names below because I had a poster framed and it is hanging in my studio right behind me. I found an old program which had the names of all the dancers.
Director: Bryant Reynolds: Retired from University of Guam
Costume Design: Susan Blanchard
Choreographer: Georgina Baty-Smith
Music Director: Tommy Bejado
Sound Design: Julie Stalker
Songwriter: Ric Alexander: - Living in Las Vegas
Dance Mistress: Liz Apiag
Stage Manager and Taotaomona Dancer: Simona (Viloria) Cushing -Recently returned to Guam after a short residency in California. Works for the TSA in Guam.
Set Design: Chris Matthews
Set Design: Henry Sherrard
Set Artist: Michelle Sgambelluri
Set Artist: Bob Sajnovsky
Chamorro Translator: Richard Pablo
Guest Choreographer for LoveBird - Alice Hipolito
ACTORS
Pulani: Annalynn Sebastian - Is a lawyer in Texas and is engaged and making wedding plans.
Mark Cruz: Respetao - I saw him in Guam in 2011 and he was directing a choir. He looks the same!
Guella: Anna Q. Cruz - I want to find her! I know she still lives in Dededo. She was Dance's babysitter and then we worked together at the Child Development Center when I asked her to be Guella.
Gigipu: Monique Hudgens
Duendes: Angela Cruz
Ko'ko': Eleanor Hipolito
Kolepbla: Victor B. Lobdell - Sadly, Victor was murdered in 1996. He was such a nice boy, who was referred to us by a friend of mine who was his high school math teacher. It was a senseless tragedy.
Bunita: Juanita Viloria (Blaz) - Juanita is the powerhouse director of the Island Girl Power program. She is the mother of 5 daughters and 1 son.
Manganiti Ayuyu: William Sullivan - Funny story, I met Michele Blas from the University of Guam Theatre Department last summer. I competed in a storytelling competition and she was a judge. I introduced myself to her and told her that I was planning to do Pulani again. She said she didn't see it, but that her husband was in it. That would be William.
Maga'lahi: Jess Rivera
Maga'lahi: Jess Rivera
Maga'haga': Estela Aguon
Maga'haga's sister: Margot Aflague
Drunk Manachang Father: Tony Diaz - I talked to Tony on the phone when I visited Guam last summer. He is working for the Catholic Diocese of Guam as a Communications Director.
Manachang Mother: Christina Sebastian
Respetao's Mother: Lou Leon Guerrero - Lou is the esteemed and humble president of the Bank of Guam, as well as on the Board of the Ayuda Foundation.
Respetao's Father (?) - The person on the poster couldn't make it and I know we recruited someone at the last minute. My apologies, but I cannot find your name anywhere. You were great! I remember you had a soothing, strong voice.
DANCERS
Love Bird: Erin Lum
Butterflies -
Dance Aoki - Has been living on Guam since 2012 and works as a communications specialist at the Guam Humanities Council. She has a radio show on Guam public radio called Soul Sessions on Saturday nights from 7-9. It can also be live-streamed on the internet.
Heather Smith -
Mariana Cook -
Maryam Gerling -
Kiko Viloria -
Rachel Blanchard-
Tangantangan and Fiesta Dancers -
Jesse Blanchard
John Viloria
Alicia Cruz
Joliene Hasugulayag
Tessa Blanchard
Madrid Leon Guerrero (Borja) - English teacher at Untalan Middle School. I have first hand information that she is an excellent teacher. She is married to Rich Borja, and they have two gorgeous children, Tobias and a brand new baby girl,
Amelia.
Angelica Diaz
Janice Viloria
Taotaomonas -
Monica Viloria
Alicia Cruz
Simona Viloria
Tessa Blanchard
Madrid Leon Guerrero (Borja)
Joliene Hasugulayag
Dance Aoki - Has been living on Guam since 2012 and works as a communications specialist at the Guam Humanities Council. She has a radio show on Guam public radio called Soul Sessions on Saturday nights from 7-9. It can also be live-streamed on the internet.
Heather Smith -
Mariana Cook -
Maryam Gerling -
Kiko Viloria -
Rachel Blanchard-
Tangantangan and Fiesta Dancers -
Jesse Blanchard
John Viloria
Alicia Cruz
Joliene Hasugulayag
Tessa Blanchard
Madrid Leon Guerrero (Borja) - English teacher at Untalan Middle School. I have first hand information that she is an excellent teacher. She is married to Rich Borja, and they have two gorgeous children, Tobias and a brand new baby girl,
Amelia.
Angelica Diaz
Janice Viloria
Taotaomonas -
Monica Viloria
Alicia Cruz
Simona Viloria
Tessa Blanchard
Madrid Leon Guerrero (Borja)
Joliene Hasugulayag