AATC ANNOUNCES 04-05 SEASON!
The theme of Asian American Theater Company's 2004-2005 season is 'Soul Vacation.' We travel far and wide for adventure. We take a break from work to restore our bodies. But have you ever had a vacation, full of laughs and discovery, for the Asian American soul? This may be one America, but who's recording our history? These actors and playwrights, that's who. Take a journey this year with us on a road trip, boat ride, plane flight and rainbow hunt. We have very affordable "travel packages." Please visit our website for more details. Your journey awaits.
Rental Car
by Alex Park October 8 - 23, 2004
World Premiere! Renting cars is not just a job, it's a kick in the nuts. Rental Car explores the concept of control: control of each other, of our environment, and of our identities. Bobby just got fired from the rental car company and needs a Lexus to do "something" in Denver. But his buddy Jim won't let him because he's too busy thinking naughty thoughts about Brian. Enter Ted who's trying to pick up on a hot 22 year-old Yumi. Who knew renting cars could be like this!
F. O. B.
by David Henry Hwang
February 25 - March 12, 2005
Winner of the 1981 OBIE Award by Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, F.O.B. uncovers the identities of three young Asian Americans in the 1980s. Dale is fully American, a second generation American Born Chinese. Grace is first generation and is half-FOB. Steve, a real FOB - fresh off the boat - from China forces Dale and Grance to confront conflicting feelings about America, China and themselves. Beware of the Bee Gees and big shoulder pads. This ship sails exactly the same time as F.O.P.
Fresh off the Plane
by Sean Lim
February 25 - March 12, 2005
World Premiere! Newsflash! FOBs don't come from boats these days, they get dropped off in planes! Join three young Asian Americans in this newly adapted tale of the modern FOB - the FOP. Asia and America. Ah, sometimes it feels like you're floating between the two - which is exactly what these three punks do on their quest to become 'fobulous.' Presented side by side at the same time as F.O.B."
Under the Rainbow
by Philip Kan Gotanda
April 8 - 23, 2005
World-Premiere! Two delightful one-acts are paired together in Under the Rainbow by the legendary Philip Kan Gotanda. A mother and daughter acting duo come to grips with life in and out of the fast lane. A white man tries to understand why everyone's out to get him. How would Lucy Liu feel about this? Don't hate the player man, hate the game.
