Old News, 1st part of 2005



	June 2005 Auditions in SF Call for Auditions for World-Premiere of "BANYAN" by JEANNIE BARROGA (also posted on www.asianamericantheater.org and www.jeanniesplays.org) - We hope to see you or anyone interested... CHARACTERS 3 Females: Fil-Am/Asian-Am, 20s, 30s, very physical role for 'Aswang' 3 Males: Fil-Am/Asian-Am 20s, 30s, bi-lingual helpful 2 Males any, serio-comic helpful WHERE To be held at Asian American Theater Company 690 Fifth Street (@ Townsend St.) San Francisco, CA 94107 Conference Room WHEN SUNDAY JULY 17 10am-4pm MONDAY JULY 18 6-10pm Please reserve an audition time by emailing info@asianamericantheater.org or calling (415) 543-5738. Deadline to register for auditions: JULY 15th. Sides from the play will be available at these SF locations: a) at AATC (address above) between 9-5pm beginning JULY 1 (phone:415-543-5738) b) at Bindlestiff Studio (505 Natoma St. SF, CA) call for times: (415) 225-0440. WHAT TO PREPARE Please prepare 2 ONE-MINUTE contrasting monologues, serio-comic or your choice. PLUS: You may be asked to read scenes from:the sides, the full script, or both. Director Francis Tanglo-Aguas is currently in the Bay Area for auditions and other theater projects. He teaches at William and Mary College, Virginia, in the Fall. By his return for rehearsals beginning OCTOBER 4, TUESDAY ALL CAST MEMBERS are expected to be OFF BOOK. These will be weekly rehearsals (TBA) till OPENING, NOVEMBER 3, 2005. Non-equity stipend. Production runs: Thursday-Saturday:NOVEMBER 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19With possible internal extensions:Sundays November 6 and 13; Saturday November 11(12 performances) SF's Bindlestiff Studios offers acting, writing, directing workshops Casting call for NY East Indian actors Production: Hiding Divya (Feature Film) Employer: Hiding Divya Productions, LLC Location: New York City/New Jersey Duration: 1- 1 1/2 Months/ Starts August 2005 Union. Director: Rehana Mirza. Seeking Union/Non-Union actors for a feature film shoot (August 2005) and reading of 'Hiding Divya' on June 29th. No pay for reading but future pay if cast in film. Producer is applying for SAG Ultra Low Budget Contract. You will be contacted with further information about the audition. Send Headshots/Resumes to 360 West 34th Street, #6V, New York, NY 10001 or hidingdivya@gmail.com Apply to: Rohi Mirza Pandya, Producer, 360 West 34th Street, #6V, New York, New York 10001 Divya (60s-70s) - South Asian (1st generation) grandmother; lively, intelligent, unconventional, emotionally volatile, with an ability to dance traditional Indian forms. Palini (30s) - South Asian (2nd generation) young mother; quirky, wry, sarcastic, rebellious,self-absorbed Jia (teens -16) - South Asian or Mixed ethnicity girl; forward, responsible, quick-witted, obsessive, can be shy and hidden from time to time but says whats on her mind. Ravi (30s) - South Asian male (2nd generation) doctor; bumbling, endearing, good-natured, helpful, humanitarian, always needs to get involved John (60s-70s) - Any ethnicity male; sturdy, grounded, outdoors-loving, distinguished, well-mannered, very loving and compassionate Daniel (teens - 18) Any ethnicity male; slacker, goodhearted, streetsmart, underachieving kid Also seeking to cast multi-cultural actors for other small roles. East West announces winner of Got Laughs Playwrighting contest East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre, announces the winners of the Got Laughs? Comedy Playwriting Competition... East West announces Summer 2005 Conservatory program East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre, offers its annual Actors Conservatory Summer Intensive, a 6-week program designed to give actors and others wanting to explore their creative talents an overview of theatre arts through physical, mental and vocal challenges... Emerging Artists Theatre in New York seeks one acts Emerging Artists Theatre is currently accepting submissions of original short plays for consideration for our Fall Eatfest as we start our 13th season. Plays may be up to 20 minutes in length and must not have been produced in NYC. Outside NYC is fine. Playwrights may also resubmit previous submissions if they have revised the scripts. Each playwright may send up to 5 entries for consideration. Please send hard copies only and no need to dress them up with binding and script covers - just a paper clip is fine and plain paper. If you have email, please do not include the stamped envelope for response - we will email you - save the stamps and envelopes. If you want your script returned, then do submit a SASE for return. Emerging Artists (EAT) does not believe in charging a fee for reading scripts and wishes other festivals would join our No FEE policy. Deadline is July 15th!! Send to: Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) 311 W, 43rd St 5th Fl NY, NY 10036 EatTheatre@aol.com 212-594-1404 Emerging Artists Theatre is also accepting submissions for our developmental series for original full-lengths, one woman shows, and ensemble plot-oriented musicals. Please mark on the outside of the envelope which series your work should be considered for. For more info on EAT, go to www.eatheatre.org Bay Area's Bindlestiff launches workshops on film and theater! The richness and complexity of the Filipino American experience has never been more creatively interpreted than in the field of dramatic arts. After eight years of fruitful experimentation and collaborative work with a variety of artists from the community, Bindlestiff Studio, the epicenter of Filipino American arts, continues to excite the San Francisco cultural landscape by exploring more avenues of storytelling through series of workshops on film and theater that nurture new and emerging artists. Between the months of June and October, Bindlestiff will offer new opportunities of creative risk-taking through its two main core programs; The Queu Filmmaking Workshop and Stories High Theater Workshop. Starting June 13, Bindlestiff ushers in a! new breed of independent filmmakers through the Queu. The workshop aims to provide participants with the necessary tools and skills to produce a short-form screenplay, from conceptualization to final cut, within an environment that best replicates the process and protocols of an independent production. While the curriculum will deal with the theory and practical application of filmmaking, it will also stress the notion of collaborative process, on teamwork and efficient communication. No prior film experience is necessary, but the desire to be creative around other creative folks is a MUST. You can learn more about the history of The Queue at www.jeproks.com In July, Stories High comes into the fore with its writing, acting and directing workshops. Aimed as an incubator program since 1997, the theatrical workshops have become a strong foundation in developing short scripts into full blown plays and the honing of actors and directors in improvisational work. No prior experience necessary but an attitude of adventuresome is WELCOME. Workshops are FREE, but donations are highly encouraged. To register and for more information, call (415) 255-0440 or through info@bindlestiffstudio.org. For The Queu, please contact anton@vertigopictures.com Or visit www.bindlestiffstudio.org. East West offers playwrighting class How to rewrite a scene: A workshop in the CRAFT OF REVISION Good scenes are building blocks of a play. A good scene reveals character, propels the plot, and creates tension. This workshop will take you thru the process of rewriting a scene to make it more effective, and more personal by being truer to its own intentions. Techniques and suggestions for further rewriting will also be discussed. Peer and instructor feedback will be part of the process. Participants should have experience in writing scenes, and a willingness to tackle the craft of rewriting. Instr: Oliver Mayer Dates Weds, July 6-27th, 2005 7-10 pm, Four sessions Fee: $175 ($150 ACTS) Location: Studio City, CA Questions? OR to ENROLL, Contact Judy Soo Hoo, Program Director jsoohoo@eastwestplayers.org Filipino plays sought in Chicago Pintig Theater Group is seeking playwright's / orginal script submissions for their 2005 Fall Production, 2006 Spring US Tour and for our Staged Reading Series. Theme: ANYTHING ABOUT BEING PINOY / FILIPINO-AMERICAN. From immigration, way of life, poverty, identity, social change, legends, history, icons etc..ect.. BASTA PINOY! They are accepting submission of one-acts, up to 20 min and Full Length scripts, must be in English. Deadline: July 31, 2005 Please send all scripts to 1545 West Morse Chicago IL 60626. Feel free to email info@pintig.org for any questions. http://www.pintig.org Pintig, meaning pulse in Pilipino, was founded in April 1991, with a mission to serve as a voice of the Filipino American community by engaging in active cultural work - using art as a means to celebrate the community's rich history and culture. Kumu Kahua remounts Half Dozen Long Stem May 2005 Didja know... Ming Na is starring in a new NBC show, Inconceivable, this fall. Yeah, it's in the Fridfay night death slot (10 pm...ack!), but you can set the Tivo and still get your business done on Friday nights....Force the powers that be to move the show to a better slot... East West offers playwrighting seminar How to rewrite a scene: A workshop in the CRAFT OF REVISION Good scenes are building blocks of a play. A good scene reveals character, propels the plot, and creates tension. This workshop will take you thru the process of rewriting a scene to make it more effective, and more personal by being truer to its own intentions. Techniques and suggestions for further rewriting will also be discussed. Peer and instructor feedback will be part of the process. Participants should have experience in writing scenes, and a willingness to tackle the craft of rewriting. Instr: Oliver Mayer Dates Weds, July 6-27th, 2005 7-10 pm, Four sessions Fee: $175 ($150 ACTS) Location: Studio City, CA OLIVER MAYER is the author of "Blade to the Heat," which premiered at the Public Theatre, with subsequent productions in San Francisco, Chicago, and Mexico City; "Joe Louis Blues," which was shown in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Atlanta; "Conjunto," developed at the Sundance Lab and presented at the Mark Taper Forum New Work Festival; "Ragged Time," a work which has been widely seen and is anthologized in "Out of the Fringe (TC 2000)"; and "Joy of the Desolate," which premiered in Chicago and was produced at Cal Arts. His other plays include, "The Road to Los Angeles," "Young Valiant," "Bold as Love," "Laws of Sympathy," "The Righting Moment," and "Dias y Flores! ." Mayer is an Assistant Professor of Dramatic Writing at the University of Southern California's School of Theatre. He is a graduate of Cornell and Columbia Universities, and attended Worcester College, Oxford. His literary archives can be accessed through Stanford University Libraries. Questions? Contact Judy Soo Hoo, Program Director jsoohoo@eastwestplayers.org 2nd annual Propergander Fundraiser: "BEFORE Everybody Dies" Saturday, May 21st : 9pm - midnight at Rehab Records (http://www.rehabla.com/) 2324 Cotner Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90064 FEATURING the World Famous Hip Hop band ILL AGAIN in their first ever ALL ACOUSTIC set. This is a show that is not to be missed!!! ALSO FEATURING stand up comedians DWAYNE PERKINS (fresh from appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and his own half-hour special on Comedy Central), and Propergander's own RANDALL PARK (a regular at the world famous Laugh Factory and Hollywood Improv). Cynosure offers screenwriting contest The Cynosure Screenwriting Competition seeks to expand the scope of mainstream cinema by recognizing film scripts with distinctive and challenging screen roles for both women and minorities. Now in its 7th year, the competition is looking for fresh, new voices. First Place winners in the Female Protagonist and Minority Protagonist categories win a cash prize of $2,500 and a free consultation with a professional story analyst. Past judges include representatives of Fox Searchlight, Flower Films, Paradigm Literary and Talent Agency, and Lions Gate Entertainment. Winners have gone on to find representation and option their material to established producers. Two winning scripts are going into production this summer! If you‚ve got an original story and a singular creative vision, be sure to enter: Regular Deadline: 4/30/05 Extended Deadline: 6/4/05 For complete entry guidelines, please go to: http://www.broadmindent.com/awards2005.htm The Cynosure Screenwriting Competition is produced by the Los Angeles-based film and television production company BroadMind Entertainment (BME). Kumu Kahua offers classes for Summer 2005 Ping Chong premieres new work at Seattle Repertory Theatre The Seattle Times reports Cathay: Three Tales of China will be the world debut of a collaboration between Ping Chong (Obon: Tales of Rain and Moonlight) and China's revered Shaanxi Folk Art Theatre, which employs puppets and live actors to convey tales of ancient and modern China. East West offers Savory Talks Join East West Players on Sunday, May 22 at 11 am for a free discussion with the creative team of Imelda: A New Musical. Sachi Oyama (Book Writer), Nathan Wang (Composer), Aaron Coleman (Lyricst), Tim Dang (Director) and Elise Dewsberry (Dramaturg) will be on hand to speak about the 2-year process of bringing Imelda: A New Musical to life. Afterwards enjoy a catered lunch in the courtyard with Sachi, Nathan, Aaron, Tim and Elise for only $12. Finish up the afternoon by attending the 2 pm performance of Imelda: A New Musical. Tickets for the show are half price at only $19 for people who attend Savory Talks. GETTY GRANT PROGRAM MULTICULTURAL SUMMER INTERNSHIPS at VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS For more info go to: http://vconline.org/supportvc/internship.html Bindlestiff and Asian American Theatre Company auditioning for Sleeper Bindlestiff Studio and AATC in the Bay Area are proud to announce the co-production of Sleeper: a chronicle of the return of the remarkable by Sam Chanse. Performances July 7th -10th and 14th -16th. Rehearsals begin June 6th. Sleeper: a chronicle of the return of the remarkable is the story of Olive, an ex waitress with writerly aspirations, an addiction to amateur card divination, and an inertia-inducing memory from childhood. When her long lost brother shows up and invites her to try her hand at the psychic lifestyle, life goes askew. Auditions will be held Saturday, May 21st from 11am-3pm and Monday, May 23rd from 6-10pm. Location for both days: Somarts 934 Brannan St., San Francisco Non-equity roles. A small stipend plus percentage will be given at the end of the run. Casting for 5 roles: OLIVE, a hapa ex-waitress and aspiring writer in her mid-twenties, addicted to amateur divination techniques with playing cards. BRIAN, white guy in his late-twenties who works at the same restaurant Olive used to work at. Olive's boyfriend of two years. BEN, Asian-American law student in his late-twenties. Upstairs neighbor of Olive. TRICKS, short for Patricia, an Asian-Canadian in her late-twenties, a waiter at the same restaurant as Brian. SIMON, Olive's older brother who disappeared ten years earlier. you must schedule audition times prior to arrival. Email sleeper.audition@gmail.com and indicate the day, time, and roles you'd like to audition for. We will send you back a confirmation. Be prepared to present the following: -Contemporary dramatic and/or comedic monologue (both preferred), no longer than 2 minutes -Cold read (sides can be sent prior to audition if requested in advance) -Headshots and resume (snapshots and short summary of work accepted). Famed Asian Theatre makes US debut AATC Playwrighting Conservatory Snag your Story - Tapping into your Creativity INSTRUCTOR: JEANNIE BARROGA For ALL levels: writers with existing scripts, recall the joy in writing; writers without scripts, these in-class lessons give overall insight to the craft. 8 Weeks: May 11 - June 25, 2005 Tuition: $195 To register, please email info@asianamericantheater.org or mail a check to Asian American Theater Company, 690 Fifth Street #211 San Francisco, CA 94107 by May 9th. BRING: a laptop or pen and LOTS of paper, and EVERY WEEK 1 or 2 of the following: a photo that struck you, a 1- to 2-inch article from a newspaper or 'zine or whatever, a movie/book/play title that you know well enough to TALK ABOUT NOTE: All the work will be in-class, so attendance is FOREMOST; but if you want to bring a piece in (1- to 2-page max), a problem area in an existing play, just notify me a couple days in advance by emailing it to jbarroga@gmail.com April 2005 Pork Filled Players present Model Minority 101 LA's Japanese American National Museum seeks Storytellers The Japanese American National Museum is looking for energetic volunteer storytellers who enjoy working with elementary-aged student groups. Stories and storyboards will be provided by the National Museum. - available mornings Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday - student groups grades K – 6 - groups will consist of 15 – 60 students at a time - training classes required prior to working with students will be provided by the National Museum If you seek to bring joy and education to hundreds of kids or to build your performance resume, join the volunteers at the Japanese American National Museum! For further information contact the Volunteer Services Office Phone: (213) 625-0414 Annette, ext. 5708 Myrna, ext. 5694 Email: volunteer@janm.org Volunteer Applications are available on our website at http://www.janm.org/volunteer/ Greal Leap presents Co-Lab Kumu Kahua announces 35th season Kumu Kahua auditioning for Tea Auditions for Velina Hasu Houston's Tea Director Kati Kuroda is seeking 5 actresses for Kumu Kahua Theatre’s production of Velina Hasu Houston drama Tea, opening in August 2005. Roles are available for 5 Asian-American females between their late 30’s to late 50’s. Auditions will be at Kumu Kahua Theatre and will consist of cold readings from the script. Auditioners should come early and stay for the whole time. Scripts are available for loan with a $10 cash deposit at Kumu Kahua Theatre. Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant Street; 9am to Noon on Saturday, May 14, and 6pm to 9pm on Sunday, May 15. Call 536-4222 for more information. East West Announces 40th Anniversary Season East West Players celebrates its milestone 40th Anniversary during the 2005-2006 Season. Recognizing that an organization's history provides a foundation for the future CBS Sponsors Third Asian Pacific American Actors Showcase Tuesday June 14 CBS is sponsoring its third Asian Pacific American Actors Showcase on Tuesday, June 14, in association with SAG, AFTRA and East West Players. Tim Dang, Producing Artistic Director, for East West Players will direct the event. Pictures and resumes should be sent to AFTRA, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., 9th floor, Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 -- attn: Ron Thomas or Asian Pacific American Actors Showcase. The deadline is April 20th. CBS Entertainment development executives, plus casting directors from the Network's primetime and daytime programs, will be on hand at the Showcase-- and an invitation has also been extended to casting directors from production companies that work with CBS. CBS held its first Asian Pacific American talent showcase in January 2002, following a December 2001 CBS/EWP Writer's Symposium that brought together more than 125 writers for an informal evening of dialogue with CBS Entertainment executives. Other CBS showcases have included two Latino American Talent Showcases in partnership with NOSOTROS, two Native American Talent Showcases in association with American Indians in Film and Television and two African American Showcases in collaboration with The Robey Theatre Company. More events are planned with these and other groups. For information regarding the CBS Diversity Institute, please go to www.cbsdiversity.com. Portland Taiko seeks Executive Director East West preps for 39th Anniversary Gala East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre, will honor actor Alec Mapa, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry, veteran actor James Shigeta, actor Rodney Kageyama and composer Nathan Wang at its 39th Anniversary Visionary Awards Gala ... Casting Call Northern California UCSB offers contest for plays on science. CBS taking applications for Diversity Program Applications are now being accepted for the third session of the CBS Diversity Institute's Writers Mentoring Program. The submission period is from April 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005. East West extends Imelda East West Players, the nation's premier Asian American theatre, will extend its highly anticipated world premiere production of Imelda: A New Musical Portland Casting call Seeking Asian and Latino males for Take Me Out: Allen Nause - Artistic Director of Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland (a successful mid-sized theater picked to be one of the NEA's national Shakespeare touring project theaters) is looking (urgently) for Asian and Latino males for Take Me Out (recently produced at the Seattle Repertory Theatre). Goes into rehearsal in Portland April 19, and plays through July 3. Preferably non-AEA actor. Please do not reply to this email. Please contact Allen at: allen@artistsrep.org Casting Call "We are looking for an Asian American male actor to read the part of a college student on Friday night, April 22nd at 8:00 PM. I am collecting head shots and resumes at this time. E-mail is the best way to contact me: dlm67@mac.com. "The reading will take place at the Westport Community Theatre in Westport, CT, which is about 1:15 from Grand Central Station by Metro North. The cost of transportation is about $21.00 round trip, off-peak, and transportation costs wil be reimbursed. The actor will be picked up at the train station. "The rehearsals are scheduled in Westport for Sat. April 9, 12-4 PM; Sat. April 16, 12-4 PM; and Thurs. April 21, 7:30-10 PM, with the reading on Friday, April 22 at 8:00 PM. Westport is also the home of the Westport Country Playhouse which is run by Joanne Woodward, and it's a vibrant theatre community with many actors, directors and writers living here. The Theatre Artists Workshop, of which I am a member, is also here. "9/12 begins with the unexpected death of a middle eastern graduate student and engulfs an American writer and his Asian American wife, the student's teacher, who become the subjects of an investigation after the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center, as their privacy and civil liberties are violated in the name of Homeland Security because of circumstances both past and present which, under normal conditions, would not raise questions in a free society, but which now cumulatively threaten their family, careers and lives. "I am a former finalist in the O'Neill National Playwrights conference, and my work has appeared in front of audiences at the Abingdon Theater (NYC), The Ensemble Studio Theatre (NYC) – Summer Conference, The Theatre Artists Workshop (Westport, CT), The Ohio Theater (NYC) – sponsored by Theatres Against War, the Book Traders Cafe, (New Haven, CT), the Herring Run Arts Festival (Middleboro, MA) and Theatre One Productions (Lakeville, MA). "The play has been requested by artistic directors and literary managers across the country, I am putting together a very talented and exciting cast for this reading. "The Westport Community Theatre's website is: http://www.westportcommunitytheatre.com/ Theatre Artists Workshop: http://www.theatre-artists-workshop.org/ "Thank you very much, "David L. Meth " East West Looking for summer interns East West presents touring show East West Players, the nation's premier Asian Pacific American theatre, will present its Theater for Youth program Manzanar: Story of an American Family March 2005 Actors wanted in Alaska Perseverance Theatre is currently seeking actors for their upcoming production of Voyage by Merry Ellefson and directed by Flordelino Lagundino. Voyage is a play based on interviews with four generations of Filipino Alaskans in Juneau and Anchorage and will premiere at PT in April. There is no pay for the production, but actors from out of town will be assisted with housing. For more information, please contact Flordelino Lagundino at flordelino@perseverancetheatre.org or by calling 907-364-2421 ext. 230. ABOUT PERSEVERANCE THEATRE COMPANY Founded in Juneau, AK in 1979, Perseverance Theatre has emerged as one of the nation's leading not-for-profit regional theaters. Collaborating with some of the nation's leading theater artists Perseverance has premiered more than 50 new plays by Alaskan and national playwrights. Among these is Paula Vogel’s 1998 Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive, which was written and developed while Vogel was an artist-in-residence at Perseverance. Perseverance Theatre's current production is The Long Season, a new musical by Chay Yew and Fabian Obispo about Filipinos working in the Alaskan canneries. And in May, Perseverance will close it's season with columbinus conceived and directed by PJ Paparelli. PJ Paparelli, Artistic Director www.perseverancetheatre.org 907-364-2421 East West presents Imelda, a New Musical Lodestone seeking director in LA Lodestone Theatre Ensemble is seeking a director for its fall 2005 production of American Monsters 2, an omnibus of five original one-act plays written by Corinne Chooey, Isaac Ho (CLAIM TO FAME), Angela Kang (WHEN TIGERS SMOKED LONG PIPES), Oanh Ly & Judy Soo Hoo (Lodestone's current production SOLVE FOR X). Each play is a twisted modern adaptation of a fairytale. The plays share a common theme and character and lean towards morality battles. Each play has a strong female voice. The solid directorial candidate should have experience with narrative plays, working with actors, and collaborating with playwrights during the development process. A dark and/or grim sensibility is essential for this project. Ability to be creative about staging the show on a small budget is a must. Rehearsals will be about a six-week process, and the show will open in Fall 2005. If interested, please email resumes to Oanh Ly at shoelove@gmail.com by Friday, March 25th, 2005. For more info. on Lodestone go to: www.lodestonetheatre.org Lodestone Theatre Ensemble is an Asian American theater company whose mission is to develop and premiere work that is innovative, thought provoking and potentially controversial with an emphasis on Asian American stories. Lodestone primarily casts Asian American actors. Event in Washington, DC APIAN, the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Arts Network of DC/MD/VA, is holding its March Networking Event on the evening of WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23rd. Scott Goodhue, owner of Taylor Royall Casting is special guest speaker, with a possible appearance by Betsy Royall as her schedule permits. Topic: "Q&A: Straight, Honest Advice from a Casting Director" with Scott Goodhue Date: Wednesday, March 23rd Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Howard County Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD Phone: 410-313-1950 (library); 301-785-8881 (for Louise Hsu to get help with directions) There is no fee for attending the event, but it's requested to bring either a beverage or snack to share with the group. Following the meeting, all attendees are welcome to continue their networking conversations at a local restaurant over a casual dinner. This event is located in the Baltimore area, but APIAN's goal is to alternate between DC, MD, and VA for our different events so that you can try to attend an event near you. If you wish to carpool with some of us who are planning to attend, please send an email to cynthia@cynthialin.com or joycefliu@comcast.net. Open Call for AATC NewWorks Incubator Season 3 - Writers, Actors, Directors The NewWorks Incubator program was initiated by the Asian American Theater Company to combine the talents of San Francisco Bay Area's emerging playwrights, actors, and directors to develop original new plays. More so, it fosters the growth of artists by creating a sense of community that encourages collaborative efforts among its members. To apply, please download the application form and submit along with a cover letter and resume to incubator@asianamericantheater.org by March 21st, 2005. http://www.asianamericantheater.org/aatc_incubator_application_form.htm Writers ˆ Please send cover letter, synopsis and finished play or ten page dialogue sample along with your application and resume. Actors ˆ Please submit a headshot or current photo along with application and resume. Audition dates TBA. Please prepare 2 one minute monologues. Directors ˆ Please submit application form and resume. Questions? Contact Tina Yang at incubator@asianamericantheater.org AATC Presents Gotanda's Under the Rainbow. East West offers Spring 2005 Playwriting Classes. ArtWallah celebrates its 6th Annual Arts Festival ArtWallah is dedicated to showcasing the South Asian Diaspora, to be held at Barnsdale Art Park and Gallery Theatre in Los Feliz from July 7-10, 2005. ArtWallah is one of the largest South Asian art festivals in the country and is well-respected for its mission to promote South Asian Diasporic art. The festival's impact continues to stretch beyond the South Asian community to all progressive, artistic communities and continues to attract diverse audiences and artists across the globe. February 2005 Open Call at San Francisco's AATC The NewWorks Incubator program was initiated by the Asian American Theater Company to combine the talents of San Francisco Bay Area's emerging playwrights, actors, and directors to develop and workshop original new plays. More so, it fosters the growth of artists by creating a sense of community that encourages collaborative efforts among its members. Each season consists of a 6 month process of weekly workshops and staged readings, and culminates in a showcase. The showcase for Season 2 will be on April 9th, 2-5 pm at the Magic Theatre in Fort Mason. To apply, please download the application form at http://www.asianamericantheater.org and submit along your resume to incubator@asianamericantheater.org by March 21st, 2005. Writers – Please send cover letter, synopsis, and finished play or ten page dialogue sample along with your application and resume. Actors – Please submit a headshot or current photo along with application and resume. Audition dates TBA. Please prepare 2 one minute monologues. Directors – Please submit application form and resume. East West announces 39th Anniversary Dinner All dressed up and nowhere to go? Come to the biggest party of the year! As we do each season, East West Players will celebrate the very best in Asian American talent with our 39th Anniversary Visionary Awards Dinner. We are certain that you will want to be part of the fun this year as we honor talented and dedicated individuals who have given voice to the Asian Pacific American community. Remember to mark your calendar for great food, a fantastic show, the best silent auction in Los Angeles and the most exuberant crowd you are likely to encounter at any other event! Monday, April 18 6 pm No Host Cocktails and Silent Auction 7 pm Dinner and Awards Show Hilton Universal City 555 Universal Hollywood Dr., Universal City, CA 91608 Casting in San Diego Needed: 1 male actor with some combat experience. 2. one male child actor. Must read 9 ˆ 12 years of age. San Diego Asian American Rep Production: Woman From the Other Side of the World Runs April 10 ˆ May 7 in National City at Playhouse on Plaza. Contact George Ye 619-251-1347 East West offers Conservatory classes. *Pork Filled Players Make Lard* Not War See the sordid details! And see what others thought! Lodestone hosts 5th Annual Oscar Night Party in LA** Hosted by ROGER FAN (From the hit movie Better Luck Tomorrow) and the upcoming Disney release Annapolis) * Come out and watch the Academy Awards on a BIG SCREEN with SURROUND SOUND.... * ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET from 6-8 PM (w/free soda & coffee from 6-8 PM)... * Hang out with your favorite Asian American celebrities including stars from Better Luck Tomorrow and Justin Lin (director of BLT and the upcoming Annapolis starring James Franco) * Enter to win COOL PRIZES IN OUR RAFFLE... * Fully-stocked bar with DRINK SPECIALS all night (featuring L.A.'s largest martini menu with over 100 selections)... * Enter our annual Oscar pool and try to guess the winners (Pool closes at 5 PM). Only $5 to enter... Karaoke rooms available upstairs during and after Oscars program. Half-off all rooms... Meet the cast of Lodestone's upcoming production of Judy Soo Hoo's Solve for X... Nyx & Nox Bar & Lounge (formally Orchid Restaurant and Cafe) 3900 W. 6th Street (Corner of Oxford and 6th) Los Angeles, CA 90020 Sunday, February 27, 2005 Doors open at 4:00 PM Oscars start at 5:00 PM $20 pre-sale (if received by Feb. 25) $25 at the door (early arrival suggested) VIP tickets $35 (includes reserved VIP seating, free access to VIP karaoke room and gift bag. Only a limited number available.) Auditions in Houston! For a new play, Peaches, by Soo-Jin Lee. PEACHES explores the relationship between two Korean American best friends, Ji Hae and Robert, as they discuss interracial dating, growing up Asian in America, and finding love in their 20s. The play chronicles one summer weekend they spend together, starting with a wedding and ending in a peach orchard that changes their lives. Contact the Revue for more details. *Casting for Kumu Kahua's Ventriloquist* (Hawaii)** Director Jason Kanda is seeking 6 actors for Kumu Kahua Theatre’s production of Mark D. Tjarks’ new drama Ventriloquist opening in May 2005. Roles include a African-American female -- early 30’s to late 40's; a local Asian male -- late 20’s to early 40’s; a Caucasian female -- late 20's to early 40's; a local hapa female -- early teens; a Caucasian male -- early teens; a local Asian female -- early 50’s to late 60’s. Auditions will be at Kumu Kahua Theatre and will consist of cold readings from the script, some improvisation, and some simple movement work. Auditioners should come early and stay for the whole time. Scripts are available for loan with a $10 cash deposit at Kumu Kahua Theatre. Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant Street; 9pm-Noon Saturday, March 5 and 9am-Noon Sunday, March 6. Call 536-4222 for more information. Casting Call for Bindlestiff (Bay Area, CA) Women of Color Performance Workshop Women of Color! You’re dynamic, amazing, and you need to speak! Need a fun, safe, and nurturing environment to “hatch” your unique performance voice? New Washington, DC group debuts A group of DC metro area Asian American artists have started APIAN – Asian Am Pacific Islander Arts Network. They’ve registered a Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/APIAN-Online/, and will be organizing monthly networking events in the DC/MD/VA vicinity. Their goal is to foster a forum for Asian American artists to meet and create art-related opportunities together. Their first event will be a Chinese New Year dinner at Seven Seas in Rockvillle, MD, next Wednesday nite, February 9th, which is the official Chinese New Year Day. They’ll share a traditional Chinese New Year banquet and make introductions. South Asian casting call in NYC Desipina & Co, NYC's critically-acclaimed, four year old, pan-Asian theater/film company, is seeking immediate cast & crew submissions for seven.11 2005, (EQUITY SHOWCASE, approval pending), a follow up to last year's wildly successful Seven 11 Franchised and the year before that'Seven 11 Convenience Theatre'. George Burroughs, director. It is a fun show with the possibility of exposure, last year film director Mira Nair (Vanity Fair) requested a special performance which was attended by many industry folks including film director Michael Kang (The Motel) and others. Auditions will be held February 12, 15 and 16. Rehearsals begin March 5, 2005 and performances begin April 1, 2004. All rehearsals and performances will be held at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum Theatre. For more details about last year's production, or just more info about our company, visit our website at http://www.desipina.org Seeking: 2 South Asian men (age range of characters: 20's-50's) 1 South Asian woman (teens - 20's/30's) 1 Asian/Pacific Islander men (20's-50's) 1 Asian/Pacific Islander woman (20's-30's) 1 Caucasian woman (20's-30's) Quick check on our casting lingo: By 'South Asian', we mean Indian/ Pakistani/Bangladeshi/Sri Lankan/etc, and by 'Asian/Pacific Islander', we mean Chinese/Vietnamese/Korean/Filipino/Japanese etc :-) Please feel free to submit if you can play anywhere in the age ranges listed. The six selected actors will form a company that will perform at least two roles each of varying ages in an evening of seven eleven-minute plays. One play is a musical, so please note if you are a singer (or actor who sings). Also seeking a Stage Manager, Lightboard Operator and Soundboard Operator. There is a small stipend for most positions. Please snail-mail headshots and resumes for cast & crew positions ASAP to Rohi Mirza, Producing Director, Desipina & Co., 360 West 34th St #6V, NYC 10001 OR email rohi@desipina.org for an audition time slot (this is the best way). Casting call in San Diego, CA* Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company THE SQUIRREL WIFE staged reading Audition Posting Production: THE SQUIRREL WIFE, by Kimber Lee ˆ a staged reading Theatre Name: Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company Director: Kirsten Brandt Audition Date/Time: Friday, February 11, Noon to 4 PM, by appointment only Callback Date/Time: Possible callbacks Saturday, February 12, Noon to 2 PM Production Dates: Rehearsals: Weekday evenings and weekends between March 13 and March 22 Performance: Tuesday, March 22, 2005, 7 PM (call at 6 PM) Contact Information: To schedule an appointment please call Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company at 619-342-7395 Pay rate: AEA Staged Reading Code $50 Location of Audition: The Sledgehammer Theatre / Saint Cecilia‚s Playhouse 1620 Sixth Avenue (at Cedar) San Diego, CA 92101 Description: In a small town in southwestern Idaho, SaraLee St.Amor leads an apparently conventional life, while quietly hustling pool on the side ˆ a fact that she judiciously hides from her fiance, Robert. When a tall and mysteriously well-dressed Korean woman appears in town, SaraLee suddenly finds her carefully constructed life threatened. A uniquely American fairy tale unfolds as SaraLee tries desperately to juggle the needs of the present with the overwhelming and inescapable desires of the past. To prepare for the audition: - Please read the script - Prepare sides for the appropriate role - Bring a picture and resume to the audition A reading copy of the script and sides are available at AASD starting Tuesday, Feb. 1 Breakdown: 2 Women / 3 Men SaraLee St.Amour -- a Korean American woman, late 20's Frankie Barrett -- SaraLee's friend, late 20's Seven -- a mysterious Korean woman of indeterminate age Robert Benton -- SaraLee's fiance, early 30's Wes Miller -- a good old boy Bud Shanks-- another good old boy Note on Casting: Wes and Robert may be double cast. January 2005 PFP and Denise Louie Celebrates Chinese New Year! The Pork Filled Players (PFP) and Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC) are celebrating Chinese New Year together with “Red Envelope Weekend” on February 11th and 12th... Seattle's Wing Luke Museum Calls for Submissions New York's CAPA Calls for Performers Bindlestiff offers Theatre Workshop Stage Presence and Movement Workshop by DIANA DAVID You will be taken on a journey to experience relationships with you and yourself; you and an object; you and a person; and you and the audience. $30 per student with max number of 20 students. When: Saturday January 29th, 1 - 5pm. Where: Bindlestiff Studio - 505 Natoma corner 6th St. (between Howard and Mission) San Francisco (www.bindlestiffstudio.org) How: Contact 415-255-0440 to reserve your spot. Email for more info - expressivedevotion@yahoo.com For more information visit www.diannadavid.net Bindlestiff Calls Out for Scripts Bindlestiff Studio is looking for scripts for its coming ‘Women Monologues’ series in March and One-act plays in August. They are looking for monologues about women to be performed by women in conjunction with the Women’s Month Celebration in March. Scripts should be about 5 - 15 minutes, comedic or dramatic for Monologues, and 30 minutes - one hour for One-Acts: Bindlestiff Studio 1072 Folsom St. #470 SF, CA 94103 lpascasio@sbcglobal.net or call 415.255.0440 for more info and visit www.bindlestiffstudio.org San Francisco's AATC seeks actors Asian American Theater Company (AATC), a 32 year-old SF theater company is looking for two 'the price-is-right'-type showgirls who can sing well for an upcoming theatrical production in February. Two actresses are to fill the roles of two Asian American showgirls who can sing. The characters are clean (nothing exotic or racy, please) but very sexy. Singing and movement skills are a must. Must be available for rehearsals 10 hours a week from February 1 - February 24. Productions are Thu - Sat evenings from February 24 - March 12, 2005. AUDITIONS: THURSDAY 5PM-8PM 690 5th Street #211 San Francisco, CA 94107 Prepare a one minute a capella song for an audition. To sign up, please send an email to cass_fung[AT]yahoo.com with your preferred time block. For more information go to www.asianamericantheater.org Lea Salonga goes on first US tour Pan Asian holds benefit dinner, honors Anna May On January 24, the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong with a benefit dinner. The event includes a Wong look-alike contest that the company's artistic producing director, Tisa Chang, says is open to "any age, any body type, any gender." Judges include actor and playwright Charles Busch, actor Francis Jue, costume designer Willa Kim, dancer Jadin Wong, and Chinese director and choreographer Lu Yu. Comedian Esther Goodheart hosts the benefit, which also includes a contest for the best vintage ensemble. The benefit raises funds for the theater's spring production, Elizabeth Wong's China Doll, a "reimagining" of the life of Anna May Wong. Ms. Chang will direct the play, which is told through Wong's memories of her life. "It gives us a little latitude," Ms. Chang explains. "It's not a slavish biography." Colf Tofu offers Workshop Cold Tofu, the nation's premier Asian American improv comedy group, will offer a Level 1 Improv Workshop... ArtWallah 2005 Calls for new works ArtWallah, Festival of the South Asian Diaspora, wants you to be a part of its Sixth Annual Festival! AATC seeks Producer Position open for a Producer for the upcoming world premiere of Under the Rainbow by Philip Kan Gotanda. Candidate should have relevant experience producing theatrical productions. This is a paid stipend position. Pre-Production: January 17 ˆ February 24 Production Run: February 24 ˆ March 13. Duties include managing rehearsal schedule, production logistics, budgeting, box office operations, marketing and venue relations. This is a great opportunity to work with the Asian American Theater Company and on an exciting new world-premiere by a renowned playwright. To APPLY: Please submit your resume and an email or cover letter by January 14. Position to be filled immediately. Please email Sean Lim at slim@asianamericantheater.org. Asian Acting in Orange County... Rude Guerrilla Theater Company is pleased to announce the World Premiere of playwright Aurelio Locsin's Asian Acting: An Evening of One- Act Plays East West offers writing class Oliver Mayer (BLADE TO THE HEAT, JOE LOUIS BLUES, CONJUNTO, JOY OF DESOLATE among other plays) will lead a master class for the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute on writing the next draft. Do you have a play that's been sitting in a drawer, or on your hard drive, almost forgotten? Do you have a play that you've submitted to a number of places, and some people really liked it, but it just never got anywhere? A play that might be missing something, or maybe the ending isn't quite right, or maybe there's a shift in tone that never quite worked. Or maybe you think it's perfect, but for some reason, no one else liked it quite as much as you did. Pull it out. Take a look at it. Do you want to take it to the next level? Are you ready for THE NEXT DRAFT? Must have a completed first draft of a play. Wednesdays, February 2 - 23, 2005 from 7-10 pm Location: Studio City, CA Fee: $175 (ACTS members $150) AATC wins grants from the NEA and the San Francisco Foundation. Home \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Library \| Plays Copyright 2005, Roger W. Tang Questions? Email