Poster for "God Will Do the Rest," a play by Nicholas Pilapil, directed by Fran de Leon, running from August 29 to September 29 at The Los Angeles Theatre Center. It features vibrant text, hands reaching for food, and a bright decorative design.

World Premiere
Artists at Play & Latino Theatre Company
The Los Angeles Theatre Center
August 29-September 29, 2024

Directed by Fran de Leon
Featuring Rinabeth Apostol, Josette Canilao, Reggie Lee, Ryan Nebreja, Josh Odsess-Rubin, Jason Rogel, and Ellen D. Williams

Scenic Design: Leah Ramillano
Lighting Design: Omar Madkour
Sound Design: Jesse Mandapat
Costume Design: C. Yuri Son & Janel "JJ" Javier
Prop Design: Rye Mandel
Dramaturg: Andy Knight
Production Stage Manager: Brandon Hong Cheng
Associate Director: Katherine Chou
Understudies: Elaine Ackles, Troy M. Apostol, CJ Cruz and Myra Cris Ocenar

A group of people in a cozy living room, sitting on a couch. Two women on the left and right are smiling and holding drinks, while the woman in the center looks thoughtful. There is a wooden coffee table with snacks and a wine bottle in front of them

A diverse group of six people in a living room, participating in a religious or spiritual ceremony. The individuals are sitting and kneeling around a table with candles and a small statue in a red robe. The room is decorated with a patterned rug, a c

Two people in a kitchen, one wearing a black floral shirt leaning on the other wearing a pink cardigan and holding a glass. They appear to be in a moment of emotional connection, with closed eyes and comforting gestures. The kitchen has wooden cabine

A theater scene depicting a group of people in a cozy living room setting. The cast, wearing casual clothes, are gathered around a couch, clapping and smiling. One person stands with a microphone, appearing to sing or perform. The room is decorated w

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REVIEWS

"Essential Arts Critic's Pick...#1 BEST BET"
Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times

"FANTASTIC...extraordinarily compelling and outright hilarious...
A benchmark in Asian American theatre history as one of the best...one of the best Asian American plays I have ever seen."
Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color

"The best, most definitive play on contemporary Filipino American immigrant life and experience in the U.S. The play delivers...emotional, nuanced and poignant."
Ruben V. Nepales, Golden Globe Awards

"ACID HILARITY...[a] fresh new comedy
-drama...one playwright to watch."
Eric Gordon, People's World

"HILARIOUS...prove[s] that a warm, loving, conflicted, crazy family happens
in every culture."
Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines

"STAGE RAW TOP 10...Pilapil adeptly captures the hilarious (yet painful) shade thrown by Filipinos...the de Dios family flourishes
with distinct voices amidst large Filipino family chaos."
Amanda L. Andrei, Stage Raw

"Well-written...condensed so beautifully and flawlessly...If it were a streaming show, I would binge-watch it all day."
Laura Foti Cohn, Larchmont Buzz

"This God works—in mysterious and mirthful ways."
Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive

INTERVIEW: Nicholas Pilapil (Beckett's Babies Podcast)
Birthdays at Bergamot Station and a Filipino American home: The best of L.A. arts this weekend (Los Angeles Times)
Lying and Hiding, Writing Distinct Voices, and An Actual Formula to Success - with Nicholas Pilapil (Playwright's Spotlight)
Reggie Lee, Jason Rogel, Ellen D. Williams on their play 'God Will Do the Rest' (GMA News)
Play highlights Fil-Am family life in US, served with adobo and lumpia (Rappler)
The Out Agenda (KPFK Public Radio)
Fil-Am uses boxing skills to direct family drama in LA (Inquirer)
Building community as a theater artist (Asian Actors and Thespians Podcast)

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Photos by M Palma Photography.

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