How Sol Found Its Soul
What started as a Madonna jukebox musical turned into something far more powerful. In this episode of The Big Sip, Charlene Alberto shares the story behind Sol The Musical — a groundbreaking original and vibrant play that captures identity, migration, and reclamation. In this episode, Charlene takes us through her artistic process, the challenges of writing original music, the decision-making that shaped the narrative’s heart, and the reimagined pop homage that led to deeper cultural storytelling. Along the way she reflects on what it means to center stories of Filipinos and Filipinos-in-the-diaspora on stage, and how Sol ultimately became more than a musical--it's a love letter and mirror for communities that often go unseen, their resilience, and her creative courage to bring it all to life.
🎧 Tap in to hear how Sol found its voice and don't miss the 2025 premiere run in Vallejo of Sol The Musical opening October 10th at the Mira Theatre.
