I Loved You More Than I'd Ever Dare Tell You

by Nicholas Pilapil

In this Filipino American reimagining of Tennessee Williams’ "The Glass Menagerie," memory clings to the walls of a home that holds everything but the truth. Within its rooms, a domineering mother, a haunted daughter, and a son with secrets wrestle with the cost of survival, the burden of dreams, and the ache passed down between generations.

In this Filipino American reimagining of Tennessee Williams’ "The Glass Menagerie," memory clings to the walls of a home that holds everything but the truth. Within its rooms, a domineering mother, a haunted daughter, and a son with secrets wrestle with the cost of survival, the burden of dreams, and the ache passed down between generations.

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I Loved You More Than I'd Ever Dare Tell You

Character Information

  • Dolores Quiroz
    A single mother who immigrated to America, chasing the promise of a better life. Her strength is
    bone-deep, and her silence speaks louder than words. Dolores is honest, often to the point of
    cruelty, but her actions are rooted in love—even the ones that leave scars.
    Asian -- Filipino,
    Asian
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Dolores "Didi" Quiroz
    A socially anxious woman stunted by her mother's control. Didi retreats from reality and finds
    safety in the pages of books and the quiet rituals of home. Buried under years of learned
    helplessness is quiet intelligence and a yearning for more.
    30s
    Asian -- Filipino,
    Asian
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Robert "Obet" Quiroz
    The narrator of the play. A novelist torn between becoming someone and being someone’s
    son. A dreamer with a sharp tongue and a restless soul.
    25-30
    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
  • Nico Santana
    A young man finding his way again.
    30s
    Asian -- Filipino,
    Asian
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Theatre Ya Knowww, 2026

Awards

  • Pan-Asian Theatre Festival
    Theatre Ya Knowww
    Selection
    2026