
Cuckoo Edible Magic
WORLD PREMIERE
Written by Reed FloresDirected by Michelle Talgarow
DATES: February 13, 2025 to March 8, 2025LOCATION: Magic Theatre, 2 Marina Boulevard, Landmark Building D, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA
When otaku-besties Ren and Mai step outside to discover an anime-blue sky, their first thought is, “Damn, this edible is strong.” But they quickly discover something more sinister afoot. A Sailor Moon-esque adventure through the Bay Area pits our nunchuk-armed heroes against one villain after the next - from a maniacal rice cooker to evil BART contortionists to demonic Tai-Chi-practicing elders. These unlikely heroes must save the Bay Area, but they can’t do it alone: they’ll need help from Mai’s tough-love parents, Ren’s over-involved sister, and maybe even a cute corner store employee.
The two friends’ quest is as wacky as it is poignant. CHamoru playwright Reed Flores explores themes of Bay Area AAPI life, Queer love, and complex family dynamics–both “born” and “chosen.” Developed through SFBATCO’s Creators Lab and New Roots Theatre Festival, this world premiere promises to evoke laughter, tears, and a craving for some ha gao.
2 hours, with intermission
Tickets $20-$55
Discounted tickets for Students, Educators & Veterans.
Pay-what-you can previews: February 13 & 14
Opening Night: February 15
Meet Playwright Reed Flores: Feb 22
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO). We've commissioned CHamoru playwright Reed Flores to write an original play, Cuckoo Edible Magic, which will be getting its world premiere next month.
Reed was born in Guam and spent his early years there before moving with his family to the Bay area. The play features CHamoru characters, speaking CHamoru. The play performs February 13-March 8 at the Magic Theatre in the Fort Mason Center.
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO) invites you to the world premiere of Cuckoo Edible Magic, an original play written by CHamoru playwright Reed Flores featuring CHamoru characters. Cuckoo Edible Magic is an anime-inspired action adventure stage comedy following two best friends whose simple trip to buy a new rice cooker turns into a supernatural quest to save the Bay Area.
There are a number of affordable ticket options including our pay-what-you-can previews February 13 & 14 (tickets as low as $0!) and our Theatre Thursdays where all seats are only $20. And for all other performance dates, groups of 10 or more receive 20% when they use the code CUCKOOGROUP.
Learn more at sfbatco.org/cuckoo
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