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Cabaret
A beautiful heart to signify the love for Heather Gonio's father, Ritchie Canda Apellanes
Forever Now

A quirky multi-media cabaret inspired by my late immigrant dad. Performed in the intimate Jewelbox Theatre in Seattle, I rant about the pandemic, sing about my breast cancer diagnosis, and tell the story of my amazing dad who made my whole life possible.

Meet the Parents
Two parents admiring a little baby

Co-written with Ben Gonio, this little show only got an abbreviated preview performance at the Triple Door in Seattle just days before the Covid quarantine. Excerpts from the show were then performed in various virtual cabarets across the Social Media community. Perhaps one day we'll perform this together and share our experience of becoming new parents through stories, comedy, and song.

A woman in thought, reflecting on life and the adventures of motherhood
Ode to my Tiger Stripes

Produced by the Seattle Cabaret Association and performed in Egan's Ballard Jam House, Ode to my Tiger Stripes was my musical sharing of what it was like to become a new mom. From the frustrations of breast feeding to the indescribable love for a child, I sing about all the feels one experiences in their first few years of motherhood.

A graphic of a blue cloud with rain drops
Bookmark.

Co-produced and co-written with Ben Gonio, Bookmark. was an unconventional cabaret that explores the trajectory of a relationship and all of its chapters—backwards.

Theater / On Stage

Is It Just Me

Costs of Living

Happy People

WATT?!?

Bad Apples

Take Me America

The Yellow Wood

The King and I

Joseph and the amazing...

Beauty and the Beast

The King and I

Sadako and the thousand...

Miss Saigon

A Chorus Line

Song of Singapore

Pirates of Penzance

Mother, Jesus, Demon, et al.

Grace

Sunny Kim

Betty / Ensemble

Lawyer / Ensemble

Isabella

Mother / Ancestor / Girl

Lady Thiang

Ensemble

Ensemble

Ensemble / Lady Thiang u/s

Mother / Sadako u/s

Ensemble / Yvonne

Diana

Chah Li

Ensemble

Dir. by Eric Lane Barnes

The Village Theatre

The Village Theatre

The Village Theatre

ACT Theatre

The Village Theatre

Contemporary Classics

Lyric Light Opera

5th Avenue Theatre

The Village Theatre

The Village Theatre

Book-It Repertory Theatre

5th Avenue Theatre

Studio East and WDC

Northwest Savoyards

Northwest Savoyards

Film & Industrials / On Camera

Fear 3 (Video game) | Principal motion capture actor | Monolith Productions

Puget Sound Energy | Safety Training | Principal | Quantum Productions

Puget Sound Energy | Wellness Training | Principal | Quantum Productions

Puget Sound Energy | Consumer Education | Principal | Quantum Productions

Microsoft | Standards of Business Conduct Training | Principal | Von Piglet Productions

Syniverse Technologies | Marketing Video | Principal | Garrigan Lyman Group

Ascend Learning Nurse's Touch Training | Principal 

Nordstrom | Loss Prevention Training | Principal | Fidget Productions

T-Mobile | Marketing Video | Principal | Impact Video & Audio Productions

Microsoft | Retail Marketing Video | Principal | Von Piglet Productions

Microsoft | OneNote Marketing Video | Principal | Von Piglet Productions

Microsoft | Showcase PreRoll | Principal | Cardinal Media

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About Us

BECAUSE I DON'T DO JUST ONE THING.

As a dedicated mother, I balance the demands of a tech career with my passion for performing and music. Creativity and analytical thinking have fueled my journey allowing me to embrace both worlds wholeheartedly. I strive to show my daughter that pursuing what you love is paramount, alongside being healthy and kind. No matter how tough life gets, I will always find time to perform and inspire others with my passion.

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