2008-09 TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON (BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS): Lodestone is proud to announce the three plays selected for our BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS Tenth Anniversary season.

1) The World Premiere of
TEN TO LIFE
by Nic Cha Kim (Trapezoid), Annette Lee (A Dirty Secret Between the Toes), Tim Lounibos (Lodestone co-founder) & Judy Soo Hoo (Texas, Solve For X)

Four original, twisted one-acts by four Lodestone veterans to commemorate Lodestone Theatre Ensemble’s ten disturbing years.

2) CLOSER THAN EVER
a musical revue with words by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire.
Directed by Chil Kong

Conceived by Steven Scott Smith, the dialogue-free two-act musical features songs that are stories unto themselves dealing with such diverse topics as security, aging, mid-life crisis, second marriages, working couples and unrequited love. In other words, perfect for an anniversary season devoted to beginnings and endings.

3) The World Premiere of
GRACE KIM & THE SPIDERS FROM MARS
By Philip W. Chung (The Golden Hour)

Ten years ago, the super high-achieving Grace Kim had a nervous breakdown and still can’t face the outside world. But when her sister returns to visit for the holidays with her unorthodox fiancée, Grace's life undergoes a profound change. A new play about falling in love with your sister's future husband, beginnings/endings and what to do if you suspect you were born on the wrong planet.