REFRIGERATORS
A UNIQUE LOOK AT PEOPLE AND THEIR POSSESSIONS
Veteran Actor Jeanne Sakata Completes a Strong Cast in Lodestone Theatre Ensemble's World Premiere
Following the critical success of Matt Pelfrey's Terminus Americana, the Lodestone Theatre Ensemble closes its third season with the world premiere of Refrigerators by award-winning playwright Judy Soo Hoo. Directed by Jennifer J. Yun, Refrigerators will run for four weeks, starting April 6th 2002 as part of East L.A. College's Artist-In-Residence Program.
Refrigerators is an insightful look at the relationship between people and their possessions. On the hottest day in December, three Asian American women (Apple, Grace and Crystal) meet in a department store in search of the perfect refrigerator. In today's world, where women are taught to juggle the needs of family, lovers and themselves, fighting for the perfect model is everything!
Lodestone comes full circle with this production since their flagshipproduction of Judy Soo Hoo's TEXAS. Co-founder and co-artistic director Chil Kong states, "In many ways, Refrigerators reflects the long journey we've made in the past three years and reminds us of the very reason why we took the challenging steps to launch Lodestone."
During its short existence, Lodestone has made a tremendous impact on thechanging face of Asian American theatre and this latest production reflects that evolution. Director Yun says, "I was drawn to Refrigerators because Judy tells Asian American stories outside the traditional boundaries of what we've come to know as 'Asian American Theatre.'"
Performances of Refrigerators are April 6-28, 2002. Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 pm, Sat mat. at 2:30 pm, Sun. at 7:30 pm. No matinee on April 6th. Tickets: $13 for general, $11 for seniors & students, $9 for groups (10+). At the East L.A. College Auditorium, 1301 Ave. Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park. For tickets or general information, call the Lodestone Theatre hotline at (323) 993-7245, 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit our website at www.lodestonetheatre.org
LODESTONE'S 2nd ANNUAL OSCAR NIGHT BENEFIT
Due to the success of the inaugural event, Lodestone Theatre Ensemble is hosting its second annual Oscar Night Benefit to raise funds for both its world premiere of Judy Soo Hoo's REFRIGERATORS as well as its ongoing Youth Mentoring Program. The benefit will take place at Restaurant Oiwake in Little Tokyo, 122 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles, CA 90012 on Sunday, March 24, 2002. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. and conclude at Midnight.
Entertainment includes, but is by no means limited to: Special gut-busting comedy by a dream team of wacky Lodestone actors spoofing classic and not-so-classic scenes from your favorite Hollywood movies. There will also be Full-Contact Karaoke and Extreme Karaoke, the Oscar Pool, popular Raffle Prizes, guest appearances by your favorite Asian American Celebrities and, of course, watching the Oscars on the oh-so-special „SUPER SCREEN‰&Mac183;and if that&Mac226;s not enough -- ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Buffet Dinner will be included. The evening&Mac226;s entertainment will be hosted and directed by funny-man Eddie Mui a.k.a. "Mini Al Pacino".
Pre-sale tickets to Lodestone's Oscar Night Benefit can be purchased for $20. Tickets at the door are $22. For reservations or more information, call (323) 993-7245 or e-mail SHPLodestone@aol.com. Checks (made out to Lodestone Theatre Ensemble) can be sent to Lodestone Theatre Ensemble, c/o Oscar Benefit, P.O. Box 1072, Studio City, CA 91614 by 3/22/2002 for the pre-sale price.
Questions? Email gwangung@u.washington.edu