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The film follows the journey of a woman who, in search of healing and her destiny, reconnects with her indigenous roots and discovers the strength and resilience within herself. As she delves deeper into her past, she uncovers forgotten memories, faces challenges, and ultimately finds a sense of belonging and purpose. The film explores themes of self-discovery, healing, and the power of ancestral connections, offering a poignant and inspiring narrative.

"SUNGOD" means Destiny in the Ibaloi language.

This is an experimental film - part documentary, part fiction and part autobiography showcasing some of the most significant cultural aspects of the Igorot people more specifically in Benguet, Philippines. It Joyce's love letter to the Igorot, Indigenous people and to her Father, who taught her to be proud and appreciate her Ibaloi and Igorot heritage and culture. CLICK HERE for more information.

Languages: English, Tagalog, Ilocano, Ibaloi

For more information, please contact thellyartistsgroup@gmail.com

Dr. Kara Kibara is a self-proclaimed and successful online dating expert. She has helped thousands of people find love, but she herself is still single in her 40s. In this interactive cabaret show, Dr. Kara goes back to her past and reflects on what went wrong (or maybe right) that caused her to still be loveless. She shares her insights on dating, relationships, and love, and she offers her advice on how to find the one.

This is a funny, interactive, heartwarming, and thought-provoking cabaret show featuring original songs, snippets of familiar 80's and 90's tunes as well as choreography, projections and monologues that will leave the audience laughing, crying, and inspired. It's A must-see for anyone who has ever been on a date or who has ever dreamed of finding love. CLICK HERE for more information.

A woman finds herself fighting to catch up with the world as she struggles with her identity, career, faith, her relationships and her body image.

A young woman arrives in New York City and, within 24 hours, her life is transformed forever. 

Directed by: Chris Bo Wen

Written and Produced by: Beverly Cabaluna and Joyce Laoagan

Cast: Beverly Cabaluna, Jake Choi, Kelly Driscoll and Joyce Laoagan

An engaged couple (Mark and Julie) moves in a diverse neighborhood in New York City as they try to build their future and respective careers. As they settle in their new apartment, Julie forms a close friendship with their next door neighbor, Sam. What happens next is a gut wrenching, unexpected turn of events..... 

Based on a true story, this film follows Oys, a dedicated dance instructor in New York City who teaches preschoolers. As she prepares for an exciting trip to Europe with her partner Hunter, she reflects on her childhood memories with her brother Ben. However, their joyful anticipation is shattered when OYS receives alarming messages indicating that Ben has been missing for over a week. Despite the initial excitement of their travels, the couple's focus shifts to finding Ben as they navigate through a web of confusion and concern.

 For collaboration and partnership interest, please contact theallyartistsgroup@gmail.com

A Filipino Epic Play produced for the Midtown International Theater Festival. 

"Lam-ang- journey of a hero" is an adaptation; of a play adaptation written by Mig Alvarez Enriquez . The story is originally an epic poem of the Ilocano people from the Ilocos region of the Philippines. This play is influenced by the Indian Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharta. Recited in the original Ilocano language of the pre-colonial period, the poem was passed on for generations through oral tradition. After the Spaniards arrived in the Philippines, Catholicism was so strong that even the traditional stories of the native Filipinos were Christianized. To date, no one actually knows the original story of this fascinating epic. It was first transcribed around 1640 by a blind Ilocano bard named Pedro Bucaneg. 

Producers: AAG Team - Joyce Lao, Jeremy Rafal, Zilong Zee

Stage Managed by Sabrina Morabito

 Lighting and Sound Design by Jorge Olivo, Costume Stylist - Aaron Crosby

Set Design Consultant - Nikolay Sviridchik, Dramaturgy by Espii Proctor and Stage Fight Consultant - Alex Reed.

Directed by: Nelson Eusebio, Co-directed by Nathaniel Caridad 

Choreography and Music: Joyce Lao

Jeremy Rafal as Lam-ang, Marissa Carpio, JorDan Carey, Philippe Garcesto, Joyce Lao, Teresa Hui, Anna Bredikhina, Jill Jose, Jasmin Malave, Haley Sakamoto and Mark Drum.

Written by Joyce Laoagan

Directed, Performed and Choreographed by Joyce Laoagan and Andy Miyamotto

Music by Joyce Laoagan, Bayanihan Group, Japanese Traditional Music Ensemble

Lyrics and Musical Direction by Joyce Laoagan

Lighting and Set Design by Andy Miyamotto and Joyce Laoagan

Photography by Naty Yandyganova

A music and movement piece depicting the journey of one person as she strives to understand and accept her brother's condition who is a non-verbal autistic. Incorporating Tribal Filipino and National Japanese Traditional Music, martial arts movements and dance, this piece will surely touch the hearts and souls of those who can relate, and bring understanding to those who are not aware. 

Concepts, Feelings, Thoughts

First Ancient Drama Festival New York City Astoria, New York *Directed/Produced and Adapted by: Joyce Laoagan *Sound/Light and Projection Designer: Andy Miyamotto *Stage Manager: Joy Enriquez CAST: Heather Ruiz, Alfretz Costelo, Brandon Wright, Jonathan Iglesias, Shannon Harris, Jatin Saraf, Christine Lee, Amber Peri, Anna Bredikhina.

Runner-up: Best Director

Runner-up: Best Ensemble

Coffee Cup Conundrum at The Dixon Place

 created by Anne Bassen, MFA, about Plastic Pollution

Performed by Joyce Lao and Sid Huang

Choreography and Performance by Joyce Lao and Summer Huang.

Music by Joyce Lao

This dance piece blends choreographed and improvised movement to tell the story of a real-life friendship, focusing on how their body language expresses the meaning of that bond.