Once again, Doctors-on-Stage (DOS) taps into the universal theme of love in its latest production “Love Found & Love Lost, It’s Better to Have Loved and Lost Than Never to Have Loved at All.” Content creator and producer of DOS Dr. Charlie Sonido follows in the footsteps of great thinkers, philosophers, musicians, artists, writers, who’ve taken this challenge to make sense of what we’ve all wrestled with at some point in our life. And what is it? — how do we cope with, survive and prevail over the loss of a loved one.
A love lost by death, divorce, mutual separation, rejection, and so on carry mixed meanings and reactions. But what they all have in common is the brute force love loss thrusts upon all individuals involved that often forever change our perspectives in life, and in many cases, requires emotional and psychological healing.
In this light, it’s fitting that doctors who spend their entire working careers in the business of healing — explore the depths of this universal topic and present it in their latest Doctors-on-Stage theatrical concert series that’s been ongoing now for over two decades. DOS cast members are mostly comprised of doctors and medical professionals.
It’s never an easy task to take on a subject as serious and life-impacting as this one without the risk of falling flat. Then there is the added pressure to effectively connect to an audience that stage performances require.
But based on past DOS performances, we’re confident the singers and creative team of DOS “Love Found & Love Lost” will articulate a high degree of artistry and creativity that the audience will enjoy and find entertaining. For a group of non-career performing artists, DOS always lands standing in each of their productions.
“Love Found & Love Lost” is Doctors-on-Stage 10th production. Just a few other DOS themes explored in the past: “Fundemic” (a timely topic then on life in the aftermath of the coronavirus); “Rainbow Connection” (about the immigrant experience from the Philippines to Hawaii); “Butterflies and Kisses” (on the challenges and rewards of raising children);“Believe: In Praise of Faith and Freedom” (on spirituality and how faith-based solutions can help with everyday life).
Sing and dance for a cause
DOS is truly a unique generational project in our Filipino community that successfully ties in performance arts with fundraising for charity. Dr. Sonido, who cofounded BCWW said, “We’re [DOS cast] are singing and dancing for a cause.”
Proceeds of the DOS concerts go to the Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls (BCWW), a non-profit organization that provides free medical care to newly arrived legal immigrants without health insurance.
Many of the DOS performers are also members of the BCWW who receive and treat patient referrals from BCWW at their own medical practice.
According to the BCWW website, BCWW has approximately 50 volunteering doctors and dentists that see an average of 100 uninsured patients per month for free in their private offices. It is a continuing collaborative endeavor with the Hawaii State Department of Health’s Lanakila Easy Access Project (LEAP), Hawaii State Department of Health.
Who qualifies for free medical services through BCWW? Immigrants, indigent locals, homeless or anyone unable to afford traditional medical and dental coverage, according to their website. What’s the process? First you must go to the LEAP office in Lanakila Health Center in Kalihi where there will be a brief interview for eligibility.
If you’re qualified, you will be given a referral slip with the name and address of a BCWW physician or dentist. For more information, contact LEAP at (808) 832-5685 or visit the Lanakila Health Center, 1700 Lanakila Avenue Suite 1104.
Bayanihan, which means to help one another, is an affiliate of the Philippine Medical Association of Hawaii (PMAH).
Just a few of the services BCWW provides are primary healthcare, obstetrics and gynecology, breast examination, osteoporosis screening, hernia screening, colo-rectal/prostate examination, ophthalmology, dental emergencies, laboratory services (selected and limited), and counseling.
Be there and mahalo
DOS’s latest production “Love Found & Love Lost” will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii. For more information, call 808-518-8929, 808-387-8297. We encourage our Filipino community to show your support.
A big mahalo to the cast of “Love Found & Love Lost” and Doctors-on-Stage sponsors. We wish you success on the performance night. Kudos also to BCWW for your continued charitable contributions to the community. If you would like to donate to BCWW, visit: pmah-hawaii.org/bayanihan.
Mabuhay to Doctors-on-Stage and Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls!
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