Dukesbay presents TEA (Oct14)

During the U.S. Occupation of Japan following World War II, thousands of native Japanese women married American soldiers. These marriages challenged the U.S. Armyʼs enemy antifraternization policies and survived the rigorous psychological examinations to which the Army subjected the Japanese women before the marriages were allowed to take place. Many American servicemen married to “Oriental” women were required under the Army's resettlement policies to be stationed at “remote” forts, such as Fort Riley, located in Junction City, Kansas.

TEA tells the story of five Japanese women who came to the United States as “war brides,” settling with their American husbands at Fort Riley, Kansas. Following the tragic death of one of the women, the other four gather to share tea and remembrance. As each woman’s story unfolds, we learn what life in small-town America gave them, and what it took away. Told with a mixture of humor and sadness, Tea examines a chapter of American history that has been nearly forgotten.

TEA features an Asian-American cast, which includes Eloisa Cardona, Aya Hashiguchi, Kathy Hsieh, Susan Mayeno and JoyMisako St. Germain. It is directed by Randy Clark.

TEA also features the work of Tacoma sumi-e artist (Japanese brush painting) Lois Yoshida.

TEA by Velina Hasu Houston
October 30 - November 16, 2014
Opening Night: Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 pm
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm (no performance on Halloween night)
The Dukesbay Theater 508 Sixth Ave. #10 Tacoma, WA 98402

Tickets are $10-12, which includes coffee, tea and an assortment of baked goods. For more information: (253) 267-0869
Online tickets can be purchased at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/879447

The Dukesbay Theater is located in the historic Merlino Art Center in Tacoma. The Merlino is also home to The Grand Cinema, The Tacoma City Ballet and Corina Bakery.

About Dukesbay Productions Dukesbay Productions was founded in 2011 by Tacoma theatre artists Randy Clark and Aya Hashiguchi Clark. Randy has been active in the Tacoma theatre scene as an actor and director since the 1970s. His work has been seen at Lakewood Playhouse, Tacoma Little Theatre and Theatre NW. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Tacoma Little Theatre. Aya has appeared at several Seattle/Tacoma theaters, including ReAct Theatre, SIS Productions, Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma Musical Playhouse and Lakewood Playhouse, and served as producer for 8 plays and a Playwrights Festival for Burien Little Theatre. Dukesbay Productions’ mission is to showcase the works of theatre artists of all ethnicities. Their company’s website is located at: www.dukesbay.org.

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	Dukesbay Productions presents Velina Hasu Houston’s TEA During the U.S. Occupation of Japan following World War II, thousands of native Japanese women married American soldiers. These marriages challenged the U.S. Armyʼs enemy antifraternization policies and survived the rigorous psychological examinations to which the Army subjected the Japanese women before the marriages were allowed to take place. Many American servicemen married to “Oriental” women were required under the Army's resettlement policies to be stationed at “remote” forts, such as Fort Riley, located in Junction City, Kansas. TEA tells the story of five Japanese women who came to the United States as “war brides,” settling with their American husbands at Fort Riley, Kansas. Following the tragic death of one of the women, the other four gather to share tea and remembrance. As each woman’s story unfolds, we learn what life in small-town America gave them, and what it took away. Told with a mixture of humor and sadness, Tea examines a chapter of American history that has been nearly forgotten. TEA features an Asian-American cast, which includes Eloisa Cardona, Aya Hashiguchi, Kathy Hsieh, Susan Mayeno and JoyMisako St. Germain. It is directed by Randy Clark. TEA also features the work of Tacoma sumi-e artist (Japanese brush painting) Lois Yoshida. TEA by Velina Hasu Houston October 30 - November 16, 2014 Opening Night: Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm (no performance on Halloween night) The Dukesbay Theater 508 Sixth Ave. #10 Tacoma, WA 98402 Tickets are $10-12, which includes coffee, tea and an assortment of baked goods. For more information: (253) 267-0869 Online tickets can be purchased at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/879447 The Dukesbay Theater is located in the historic Merlino Art Center in Tacoma. The Merlino is also home to The Grand Cinema, The Tacoma City Ballet and Corina Bakery. About Dukesbay Productions Dukesbay Productions was founded in 2011 by Tacoma theatre artists Randy Clark and Aya Hashiguchi Clark. Randy has been active in the Tacoma theatre scene as an actor and director since the 1970s. His work has been seen at Lakewood Playhouse, Tacoma Little Theatre and Theatre NW. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Tacoma Little Theatre. Aya has appeared at several Seattle/Tacoma theaters, including ReAct Theatre, SIS Productions, Tacoma Little Theatre, Tacoma Musical Playhouse and Lakewood Playhouse, and served as producer for 8 plays and a Playwrights Festival for Burien Little Theatre. Dukesbay Productions’ mission is to showcase the works of theatre artists of all ethnicities. Their company’s website is located at: www.dukesbay.org. Home \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Plays \| Library/Storefront \| Timeline Copyright 2014, Roger W. Tang Questions? Email