Noam Shapiro

director, co-creator

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In East West Players’ “On This Side of the World,” theater-goers hear stories of Filipinos immigrating to America.

‘On This Side of the World’: Your ticket to Filipino immigrant experiences

In East West Players’ “On This Side of the World,” theater-goers hear stories of Filipinos immigrating to America.

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