by Sara Porkalob

Geffen Playhouse

DIRECTOR Andrew Russell
SET Randy Wong-Westbrooke
LIGHTS Spenser Matubang
SOUND Erin Bednarz

Photos by Jeff Lorch
Additionally produced at Marin Theater & Center Rep

“Scenic designer Randy Wong-Westbrooke lavishes the audience with his recreation of a jeweled crimson and amethyst-colored nightclub, with a lithe serpentine body framing the stage.” -Stage Raw

“And the stage is flat out gorgeous. The set by Randy Wong-Westbrooke transforms from the basement where Maria Sr. lives into the Manila nightclub where she sang, and our imaginations help us see the trailer in which the kids are crammed. Set off in hot red colors, we see the karaoke machine at the center, the curved sofa/banquette to the right, to the left a bar with turquoise tufted bar stools, a small, curvy railed staircase, massive red curtains draped from the ceiling, the vaguely “Chinese” looking cabinetry, all framed by the massive, scaly, dragon-tail proscenium that changes colors at strategic moments from brilliant red to turquoise to orange, as lit by Spense Matubang.”-Stage and Cinema

“Dragon Lady looks drop-dead gorgeous too on Randy Wong-Westbrooke’s crimson-hued, Chinese dragon-themed nightclub set, dramatically lit by Spense Matubang.”-StageSceneLA

“Randy Wong-Westbrooke’s basement set gives the impression of an old-world restaurant with red motifs, dragon-tail proscenium arch, and distinctive chandelier.”-TheaterMania

“To begin, this show is visually a sight to behold with gorgeous set design by Randy Wong-Westbrooke. The strong red accents, touches of dragon scales present throughout the design, and the area where the band is revealed are just glorious!”-Larchmont Buzz

“Porkalob shares the stage with three extraordinary musicians (Pete Irving, Jimmy Austin and Mickey Stylin) who largely appear in the shadows of an inset space on the fabulous, garish red nightclub set by Randy Wong-Westbrooke.” -LA Times

“The action takes place in a vibrant, kitschy Oriental lounge setting, the expert work of designer Randy Wong-Westbrooke.”-Politics Money Culture