Cowgirl Katarungan’s
Recipe for Adobo

By AJ Layague

Produced in Association with The Larking House Theatre Company

Sunday, May 17, 2026 · 5pm

Approx. Run Time: 75 minutes · No Intermission

A historical play of Asian resistance and revolution (with rhyming verse) set in 1890s Philippines that speaks to the here & now.

Cowgirl Katarungan (“Justice”) narrates a recipe - in verse - and a story: set in 1890s Philippines, under Spanish rule, Filipino sugar barons Lacson and Araneta enjoy their wealth and status. But rebellion is brewing, and they are compelled to consider their roles in the brutal rule by Spain and the subjugation of the working-class Filipinos, including their servant Pressie. When the cruel local Spanish ruler gets wind of their revolutionary plot, he responds fully with tragic and surprising consequences.

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Audience members are invited to stay for a Q&A with AJ Layague immediately following the performance.

Content Advisory: Some depictions of battle scenes may not be suitable for all audiences.

This production is  part of Amplify — an initiative to address the inequality in performing arts programming. This program provides a platform and outlet for performing artists of all kinds, while expanding the inclusivity and outreach of the Curtis Theatre to a diverse artistic community.
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Orchestra Collective
of Orange County
Summer Serenade

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · 3pm & 7pm

Approx. Runtime: 90 minutes · One Intermission

Summer Serenade returns to the Curtis Theatre season, reimagined! Join the Orchestra Collective of Orange County for a chamber music concert in an intimate living room setting. Renowned musicians deliver a captivating performance of beloved classics and new discoveries, creating a truly shared and unforgettable experience.

OCofOC is a collectively-run symphony orchestra based in Orange County, California. Founded in 2016 by veterans of the Southern California classical music scene, OCofOC believes that creative collaboration yields amazing results, and produces one-of-a-kind musical events that will thrill both longtime concert-goers and complete musical newcomers alike!

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Curtis Theatre & Begins and Ends with 'A'
present
THE BOOK OF WILL
by Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Amanda Hallman

June 12 - 21, 2026
Fridays 8pm · Saturdays 8pm · Sundays 3pm

Approx. Runtime: 2 hours 20 minutes · One Intermission

The Book of Will invites you to discover the captivating, true story of how Shakespeare's enduring legacy was saved.

Follow the courageous journey of The Bard's closest friends as they embark on a daring mission to preserve his extraordinary works, facing incredible odds to publish the First Folio. This witty and heartwarming production celebrates the enduring magic of theatre, the power of friendship, the women behind the men, and the remarkable story of how Shakespeare's masterpieces came to be -- ensuring his timeless works could resonate with artists and audiences worldwide for centuries.

Content Advisory: Some mild adult themes and language may not be suitable for younger audiences.
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