BWTC Podcast Plays: Legends of Guåhan

“the group of badass mermaids (and their maiden buddy) that saved a whole ass island as told by your Auntie Bobbie” is a comedic adaptation of “The Young Maidens Who Saved Guam,” inspired by “Drunk History.” It is written by Reed Flores and directed by Sierra O’Neill. Featuring voice acting by Breanna-Rose Davis Baza, Nicolas Quinata, Curtis J. Jewell, Sara Untalan, Steph Balagot, Rayah Julian, and J Hafa Adai.

Special thanks to Johnny Sablan whose music is featured.

Please note that this podcast episode features adult language and touches on themes related to sexual assault. For support surrounding this, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency, Government of Guam, and the Office of the Governor. Special thanks to our sponsors - AltrxEgo Entertainment, Bank of Guam, T-Factory, Coast 360, Future Smiles Orthodontics, and the University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

To find out more about BWTC and these podcast plays, head on over to bwtcguam.com to find our digital playbill. Please note that some episodes may have strong language and deal with sensitive topics. A full list of content warnings is available on our website.

Content Warnings: Strong Adult Language, References to Sexual Assault, Alcohol Use, Brief Mention of Child Abuse

“Chaife’s Lost Soul” written by J.D. Anderson and directed by Joyce Torres explores the legend of Chaife, weaving it with the story of Puntan and Fu’una. Featuring voice acting by Nicolas Quinata, J Hafa Adai, and Sara Untalan.

Please note that this podcast episode features strong adult language and brief reference to suicidal ideation. For support surrounding this, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency, Government of Guam, and the Office of the Governor. Special thanks to our sponsors - AltrxEgo Entertainment, Bank of Guam, T-Factory, Coast 360, Future Smiles Orthodontics, and the University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

To find out more about BWTC and these podcast plays, head on over to bwtcguam.com to find our digital playbill. Please note that some episodes may have strong language and deal with sensitive topics. A full list of content warnings is available on our website.

Content Warnings: Strong Adult Language, Death, Brief reference to suicidal ideation

“A New Old Way of Life: A Trongkon Lemmai Adaptation” written by Robin Berl and directed by Jayna Shoda Meyer explores how the breadfruit tree was created. Featuring voice acting by Ed Suarez, Lauren Rivera, Michelle Blas, Shell Elijah, Steph Balagot, Ursula Herrera, J Hafa Adai, Chloe Ayangco, and Sophiae Igmen.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency, Government of Guam, and the Office of the Governor. Special thanks to our sponsors - AltrxEgo Entertainment, Bank of Guam, T-Factory, Coast 360, Future Smiles Orthodontics, and the University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

To find out more about BWTC and these podcast plays, head on over to bwtcguam.com to find our digital playbill. Please note that some episodes may have strong language and deal with sensitive topics. A full list of content warnings is available on our website.

Content Warnings: Pregnancy, References to sickness and abortion

“I Trongkon Niyok” written by Rayanna Guzman and directed by Joyce Torres tells the story of the origins of the coconut tree. Featuring voice acting by Jennifer Rose Joy, Rayah Julian, Sophiae Igmen, Ursula Herrera, Ifit San Nicolas, Nicolas Quinata, Savannah Mariano, Damon Mariano, Steph Balagot, J Hafa Adai, and Ed Suarez.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency, Government of Guam, and the Office of the Governor. Special thanks to our sponsors - AltrxEgo Entertainment, Bank of Guam, T-Factory, Coast 360, Future Smiles Orthodontics, and the University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

To find out more about BWTC and these podcast plays, head on over to bwtcguam.com to find our digital playbill. Please note that some episodes may have strong language and deal with sensitive topics. A full list of content warnings is available on our website.

Content Warnings: Famine, Sickness, Death.

“Puntan Yan Fu’una” written by Raycia Marie Charfauros and directed by Sierra O’Neill weaves elements of modern day life with the creation story of Guåhan. Featuring voice acting by Lauren Rivera, Shell Elijah, Curtis J. Jewell, Chloe Ayangco, J Hafa Adai, and Sara Untalan. 

This project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency, Government of Guam, and the Office of the Governor. Special thanks to our sponsors - AltrxEgo Entertainment, Bank of Guam, T-Factory, Coast 360, Future Smiles Orthodontics, and the University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. 

To find out more about BWTC and these podcast plays, head on over to bwtcguam.com to find our digital playbill. Please note that some episodes may have strong language and deal with sensitive topics. A full list of content warnings is available on our website. 

Content Warnings: Pregnancy, Childbirth, Sickness, Death, and brief mentions of PTSD.