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Also, check out Amazon and Asians, a web-based column that covers Asian American theatre, primarily on the East Coast, written by Marilyn Abalos.

Also should add Back Stage Pass with Lia Chang.

By the way, it's not Asian American, but check out the Internet Broadway Database (http://www.ibdb.com/). Lots of goodies there...

The National New Play Exchange for selected plays by Asian American authors (and to upload your own).

Something not seen much: Online Guide to the Archives of San Francisco's Asian American Theatre Company

March 2015

February 2015

  • Tacoma, WA: Dukesbay presents Java Tacoma 5: A Game of Scones (posted 2/27/14)
  • Minneapolis, MN: Mu Daiko Welcomes New Artistic Director Jennifer Weir (posted 2/23/14)
  • Tidbit
    The Revue admits to a total Celebrity Crush on Constance Wu, probably the breakout star on the new ABC sitcom, Fresh Off The Boat (a pioneer like David Henry Hwang's F.O.B.?). But what's really been impressive about her is her whip smart answers about representation and characterization. Check out this interview for a sample. (And, yes, the Revue will be stealing her examples for future use).
  • Bay Area, CA: 18 Mighty Moutain Warriors return to Bay Area (posted 2/9/14)
  • Tidbit
    Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig's The World of Extreme Happiness, currently in previews at MTC's New York City Center – Stage I, a co-production of The Manhattan Theatre Club's and Chicago's Goodman Theatre, has been named among 12 finalists for the 2014-2015 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women playwrights.
    Directed by Eric Ting, the MTC cast of The World of Extreme Happiness features Francis Jue, Telly Leung, Jennifer Lim, Jo Mei, James Saito, and Sue Jin Song. Opening night is Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
  • Tidbit!
    Wayne Burns is fu-GEN's new studio coordinator for all your rental needs in Toronto. Wayne comes is fresh out of the National Theatre School and will soon be seen as some sort of eunuch on the TV series 'Olympus'. To reach Wayne and book the fG space, just email rentals@fu-gen.org.

January 2015

December 2014

  • Philadelphia, PA: Plays and Players to present Hold These Truths (posted 12/15/14)
  • Los Angeles, CA: East West presents world premiere of Nandita Shenoy's Washer Dryer (posted 12/15/14)
  • Tidbit!
    The Chance Theatre (Anaheim, CA) announced Lauren Yee as playwright in residence. As part of her residency, the Chance will not only produce Yee's Samsara but will also present two of her plays in its OTR Reading Series: King of the Yees and The Tiger Among U.
    The Chance Theater is the official resident theatre company of Anaheim, focused on contributing “to a more compassionate, connected, and creative Orange County.”
  • Minneapolis, MN: Mu Performing Arts presents F.O.B. (posted 12/15/14)
  • Tidbit!
    The Consortium of Asian American Theatres and Artists (CAATA) is thrilled to welcome three new members to the national board: Joan Osato, Roger Tang, and Stefanie Wong Lau (as part of LA's Artists At Play)! The three joins the board and immediately begin preparations for the 2016 Con/Fest with co-host Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, OR (posted 12/16/14).

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