JOKER
​(1f, 3m)
​
A Filipino gay writer and activist settles into a straight marriage in Hawai'i to keep a promise he's made. The tenuous calm is rocked by the arrival of a former friend of his from the Philippines. Will the life he carefully constructed crush around him? Set during the run-up to marriage equality in Hawai'i, Joker explores love, loss and the power of our promises.

Joker was developed with the assistance of Matthew Kelty.

PRODUCTION HISTORY

National Queer Theater 
​July 3 - 6, 2019
Directed by Gaven Trinidad 

JOE: Jeremy Rafal
LIN: Kristi Donna Ng
FRANK: Sergio Mauritz Ang
RAY: Ronald Kuang

REVIEWS:
Hi! Drama - July 4, 2019
WILLIAM J. CATALDI reviews JOKER

​Kumu Kahua Theatre
August 27 - October 4, 2015 
Directed by Will Kahele

JOE: Jason Kanda
LIN: Denise-Aiko Chinen
FRANK: Jim K. Aina
RAY: Randall Galius Jr.

Assistant Director: Bronte Amoy
Set and Lighting Designer: Shawn Forsythe
Costume Designer: Jonathan Reyn

REVIEWS: 
Star Advertiser - Aug. 28, 2015
Review: "Joker" Superb at Kumu Kahua

Hitting The Stage - Sept.1, 2015
"Joker" Delivers Serious Drama

Hitting The Stage - Sept. 1, 2015
Inspired by "Joker"

The Kraine Theatre - New York International Fringe Festival
August 14 - 30, 2015
Directed by Dan Dinero

JOE: Ariel Estrada
LIN: Shirley Huang
FRANK: Ray Santos
RAY: Troy Iwata

Stage Manager: Louisa Pough
Set and Props Designer: Andrew Diaz
Costume Designer: Emily White
Lighting Designer:  David Castaneda

REVIEWS:
Indie Theatre Now - Aug. 19, 2015
Theatre Is Easy - Aug. 20, 2015
Theatre In The Now - Aug. 28, 2015

Earle Ernst Lab Theatre
December 3 - 7, 2014
Directed by Matthew Kelty

JOE: Jason Kanda
LIN: Denise-Aiko Chinen
FRANK: Michael "Donut" Donato
RAY: Micheal She

Scenic Designer: DeAnne Kennedy
Costume Designer: Karissa Murrell Myers
Lighting Designer:  Chikako Omoso
Sound Designer: Brian Shevelenko

REVIEWS:
Kaleo The Voice - Dec. 4, 2014
"Joker" blends local touch, marriage equality and a touching story