QUEEN OF THE REMOTE CONTROL by Sujata G. Bhatt
Previews Sept. 5-11, 2002 Opens Sept. 11 Oct. 6, 2002
This serio-comedy, about an upper middle class South Asian American family in Calabasas, is seen through the eyes of the protagonist, Shilpa Shah, a 17-year old, longing to break out of the Valley and get to New York. But her parents, brother, and sister-in-law-to-be are the roadblocks she first has to bypass. QUEEN OF THE REMOTE CONTROL is supported in part by the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department and The James Irvine Foundation.
A Classic
THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare, new adaptation written and directed by Andrew Tsao
Previews Nov. 14 17, 2002 Opens Nov. 20 Dec. 15, 2002
An island removed from civilization filled with magic, spirits, monsters, kings, dukes, clowns, rogues and a beautiful princess in one of Shakespeare&Mac226;s most mythic and abstract theatrical renderings. Prospero, a rich and respected duke, and his daughter Miranda are forced to leave their home in Milan. Set adrift, they land on an enchanted island and are soon surrounded by magical spirits such as the helpful Ariel and the evil Caliban. THE TEMPEST is supported in part by The James Irvine Foundation.
Musical
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken, based on the film by Roger Corman and screenplay by Charles Griffith
Previews Jan. 30 Feb. 2, 2003 Opens Feb. 5 Mar. 2, 2003
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon „Audrey II‰ grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore that offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!
World Premiere
THE NISEI WIDOWS CLUB by Betty Tokudani
Previews May 8 10, 2003 Opens May 14 June 8, 2003
A new comedy about love and loss and living in the Nisei (second generation Japanese American) tradition. A group of Nisei band together to form a support group for bereaving spouses. One night, unexpected visitors attend their weekly gathering and all hell breaks loose. THE NISEI WIDOWS CLUB is supported in part by The James Irvine Foundation.
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