Things aren't right at home. Nicole’s lola (Tagalog for grandmother) is starting to forget more and more details. But now it's more than misplaced keys. In a span of three months she changes the locks on all the doors, starts driving on the wrong side of the street and shoplifts Rocawear and Sean John outfits from Serramonte Mall. As the family struggles through her grandmother's descent into dementia, Nicole faces the conflict between being a respectful Filipina apo (Tagalog for granddaughter) or pursuing her American dream of being the first Filipina-American actress to win an Oscar. What's a Fil-Am girl to do?

Described by Comedian Dave Chappelle as “funny, heartwarming and funny again,” Forgetting the Details is an endearing performance piece that captures the unwavering love between a lola and apo. Nicole Maxali's one-woman show will make you laugh, cry and remind you that in the end, it's not the details that matter.

ABOUT PAUL STEIN (Director)
Formerly, the Associate Producer of the HBO Workspace and Talent Consultant for the HBO's Comedy Festivals, Paul Stein has coordinated, produced, directed and seen hundreds and hundreds of one-person shows. Currently, Mr. Stein is the Artistic Director of the Comedy Central Stage in Hollywood, a development venue sponsored by the network. As a director, Paul has staged numerous solo shows in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto, including performances at soloNova Festival, NY International Fringe, Summer Works Theatre Festival, Toronto Fringe and the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, CO. He is a graduate of L.A.C.C. Theater Academy, Cal State University, Los Angeles; and was the Artistic Director of Moving Arts, an ensemble dedicated to producing new plays and theatre works. He is a member of the Dramatist Guild and SDC. http://www.paulstein.net/

ABOUT BINDLESTIFF STUDIO (Co-Producer)
Originally built in 1989 as an experimental black box theater space, Bindlestiff Studio was established in 1997 as the nation's only independent and permanent community-based performing arts venue dedicated to the cultivation of emerging and established Filipino American artists. Bindlestiff Studio cultivates artists who reflect and celebrate the diverse values, traditions, and histories of Pilipino and Filipino American cultures through bold artistic expression and community engagement. Bindlestiff provides an affordable, professional theater to encourage artists to redefine the boundaries of social and artistic expression and provides the community access to diverse offerings in theatrical productions, workshops in directing, production, acting, stand-up comedy, and writing, in addition to a children and youth theater program. http://www.bindlestiffstudio.org

“She walked us through her story with a gentle hand, never losing control of the audience or her own presence. Her use of movement and sound to switch back and forth between characters during some of the fast paced dialog was extremely well done, making this some of the best story-telling I have ever seen.”

"The writing is certainly first rate. There's so much flavor in her words that you can almost taste the richness of that ice cream or Pilipino delicacies like pansit or adobo. Maxali's performance is certainly of high quality... When describing the women in her piece, she was lively and descriptive of the ladies, especially with Encar, her Lola."

"The emotional content rings with a sincerity and depth often lacking from similarly-constructed solo performances. Just like a mural viewed from a distance, the play's integrity lies not in the details, but rather in the vitality of the whole."

“Maxali’s style is very brave and unique. She has a very talented and fluid way of transitioning from character to another. The play goes by very smoothly and I was impressed on the way she can make you feel happy and full of laughter, but two seconds later made you think deeply about life and your loved ones. Forgetting the Details is captivating and will leave you wanting more. Nicole Maxali’s Forgetting the Details is overall a must-see.”