An Epicenter of Filipino American Performing Arts in San Francisco

Bindlestiff Studio and GNE presents
The Graphic Novel Experience

When: Aug 18 at 8pm; Aug 19 at 5pm
Where: Bindlestiff Studio, 185 6th Street, San Francisco
Tickets: Suggested donation $20 - $25; No one turned away for lack of funds

Experience A Whole New Wave of Story-telling. The Graphic Novel Experience is a Multi-Media Presentation Performance combining Live Vocal Performance with Original Sound & Music set to the Actual Graphic Novels of THE BATMAN. Enjoy a re-imagining of the Dark Knight Tales as written by Comic Greats Frank Miller, Alan Moore, Mike Bar, Jeph Loeb, and Chuck Dixon presented in a entirely different setting, with a Live Audience.

LIMITED SEATING
Contact Marissa at marissaecatubig@gmail.com to reserve seating.
(Unclaimed seating will be released to the waiting list 10 minutes before curtain time.)

The Graphic Novel Experience
directed by Lawrence Iriarte
produced by Esperanza Catubig

Performers (listed in alphabetical order by last names):
James Camblin
Esperanza Catubig*
Lisa A Chong
Bora Celebi
Robert Reetz
Joseph M. Halay
Lawrence Iriarte
Lesley Lafferty
James Devreaux Lewis
Mark Anthony Manalo
Cory Ringdahl
Vicky Wang

*approved by AEA

STAGE MANAGERS:
David Bible
Leigh Bible

SOUND PERSON:
Vinette Guiterrez

ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSER:
Jonathan Wandag

***THIS IS A FUNDRAISER***
All proceeds benefit Bindlestiff Studio

Interview with Lawrence Iriarte - director of The Graphic Novel Experience
How young were you when you dreamed of becoming a superhero?
Way before I could even go to school...

Who did you most want to be like when you were your son's age?
I've always wanted to be a major comic artist like one of my favorites - NEAL ADAMS, whose work graced the books when I was little.

Why is Graphic Novel Experience (GNE) an important project?
It's the opportunity to reach out to both new and old audiences and to play tribute to the works, both visually and as writers that have major influenced the culture today. It gives fans the chance to be immersed into these great works, as well as give new audiences a chance to appreciate the work in a new light.

How did it come about?
This is a culmination of major influences of my life: comics, radio-dramas, movies, theater, and cartoons. I've always imagined these sounds and voices and music that went with these stories as I read it. This is just a what I believe a fan experience as he is engaged in the stories that are out there.

What keeps you excited about the future?
The possibilities of exploring newer ways of creating and infusing them with the technology that allows a newer palette to work with.

How many hours of sleep do you get?
ha ha ha ha ha ...what is that?

If you could be five other occupations, what would you be?
1) Comic ARTIST
2) ANIMATOR
3) STOP MOTON ARTIST
4) ACTION FIGURE DESIGNER/ SCULPTOR
5) Conceptual Artist

Name two of your biggest fears.
1) vampire teeth
2) vampire teeth on a baby.

What "goodies" are you raffling off at the GNE Fundraising Event on August 18 and 19?
1) art pieces and influences of the show.

Why is Bindlestiff the place to be?
Creatively, there is a release and support for an artist that is present...that screams..."FREEDOM". A word and language, that we all seek and embrace...I thank Bindlestiff for allowing me the opportunity this vision, this experiment in presentation, and a chance to share an Experience.