Works Written by Christopher Reyes
BALIKBAYAN
BAYANI
ONE HOUR TEN
JESUS, JESUS, JESUS CHRIST
Synopses:
Balikbayan – After the loss of his mother, Filipino-American immigrant Alvin returns to the Philippines to learn more about his birthplace and to find his estranged father. During his trip, he meets a sharp boarding house lady, a lonely 8-year old boy, and a handsome nurse, who show him what it means to be “home.” This is a story of three queer boys finding love, acceptance, and a new chosen family.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Christ – Jesus is dead and the Carpenter siblings are gagged. Will they get justice for their baby brother and retrieve his body? If only they could stop arguing long enough to make a plan… and can their step-mom stop crying for one fucking second? Jesus!
One Hour Ten – After the loss of his fiancé, Jax begins to lose himself between reality and the memories he shared with Sky. His younger brother Isaac signs him up for a new clinical trial that could help him find happiness again, but when the procedure starts to show some complications, Isaac has to find another way to help his brother before they’re both consumed by grief.
Bayani – The students of Leyte National High School are eagerly preparing for the annual festival. Their excitement is derailed by a sudden invasion and they find themselves in the middle of a war they’re not prepared to face. Now, they have to figure out what they’re up against and what they’re fighting for while clinging on to their innocence.
Bio:
CHRISTOPHER REYES (he/they) is a Filipino-American performer and writer. He received a BA in Theater Arts from Drew University with a minor in Communications and Film & Media Studies.
His plays are often inspired by stories of his upbringing in the Philippines and his subsequent experience of immigrating to America. He was chosen as a Writing Fellow at The Playwrights Realm during the 2019/20 Season, where he developed first full-length play, Balikbayan, which was then presented as part of the INK’D Festival of New Plays.