if all that You take from this is courage, then I've no regrets

by Nicholas Pilapil

After a brush with danger, a strong-willed matriarch reminisces with her grandson on all the things their histories have taught them. This 10-minute play explores Filipino American identity, intergenerational disconnect, and weighing your wars to make sure you're not fighting for nothing.

After a brush with danger, a strong-willed matriarch reminisces with her grandson on all the things their histories have taught them. This 10-minute play explores Filipino American identity, intergenerational disconnect, and weighing your wars to make sure you're not fighting for nothing.

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if all that You take from this is courage, then I've no regrets

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  • Adelynn Maddela: if all that You take from this is courage, then I've no regrets by Nicholas Pilapil
    “

    This play is not only an absolute masterpiece as it pertains to the nature of the text, but is also strikingly beautiful. Just as the essence of Filipino culture permeates each page, so too do the implications of familial trauma. Salamat for this piece of work.

    This play is not only an absolute masterpiece as it pertains to the nature of the text, but is also strikingly beautiful. Just as the essence of Filipino culture permeates each page, so too do the implications of familial trauma. Salamat for this piece of work.

    ”
  • Mak Shealy: if all that You take from this is courage, then I've no regrets by Nicholas Pilapil
    “

    A dynamically sonic play packing a serious emotional punch. The familial relationships are powerfully evocative -- we feel dropped into the boiling water throughout this script and Pilapil doesn't let up for a moment. I can't wait to see this onstage one day!

    A dynamically sonic play packing a serious emotional punch. The familial relationships are powerfully evocative -- we feel dropped into the boiling water throughout this script and Pilapil doesn't let up for a moment. I can't wait to see this onstage one day!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Lydia
    Strong willed and feisty
    Not a stereotypical frail old lady kind of grandmother
    Fluent in English despite her Filipino accent
    Asian -- Filipino,
    Asian
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Alex
    Lydia's grandson, Giselle's son
    Whether or not it's true, he's one of those people that says "my grandma is my best friend"
    Asian -- Filipino,
    Asian
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Giselle
    Alex's mom, Lydia's daughter
    Also plays News Reporter
    Asian -- Filipino,
    Asian
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, American Stage Theatre Company, 2023
  • Reading, Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, 2022
  • Reading, Art for Human Sake NYC, 2022

Awards