News

December 2011

  • Honolulu, HI: Kumu Kahua sets auditions for Wilcox Shot (posted 12/23/11)
  • Tidbit!
    The Actors Conservatory offers a comprehensive theatre arts curriculum for those who are honing their craft as professional actors as well as those seeking personal expression. Students have ranged in age from 17-65, are of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds, and have skill levels from beginning to advanced. What brings everyone together is the dedication to learning and sharing a unique theatrical experience. Minimum age is 17 with parent or guardian consent. To view the list of classes, please visit our website.
    For more information please contact Arts Education Director, Marilyn Tokuda at (213) 625-7000x15 or mtokuda@eastwestplayers.org (posted 12/23/11)
  • Los Angeles, CA: East West presents Three Year Swim Club (posted 12/16/11)
  • Tidbit!
    David Henry Hwang's Chinglish named one of the Top 10 in Theater by Time Magazine:
    Description: Top 10 Theater
    Michael McCabe
    David Henry Hwang's play about a naïve American businessman in China is billed as a comedy, and it certainly has as many laughs as any show on Broadway. But what's impressive is how shrewdly Hwang makes a common cultural joke — the wacky mistranslations of American slang into Chinese — the entry point for a serious and nuanced study of the Chinese/American cultural divide. The play, from the author of M. Butterfly, skirts close to familiar stereotypes (the ugly American, the inscrutable Chinese functionary) but never seems facile or inauthentic. There's no substitute for a playwright who knows what he's talking about.
  • Tidbit!
    Chicago, IL – CIRCA Pintig, a Chicago-based, not-for-profit community theater company is looking for new scripts for its production of Short Acts III in the Spring of 2012. Short Acts is a laboratory production that showcases works from new and emerging Asian American playwrights. CIRCA Pintig is looking for short plays of 10-15 minutes in length with 2-3 characters mountable with simple scenic designs. There is a small honorarium for scripts chosen for production. Scripts can be submitted online thru Ginger Leopoldo – gingerleopoldo@yahoo.com or Louie Pascasio- pascasio428@yahoo.com OR by mail c/o Ginger Leopoldo/Short Acts, 2323 W. Pershing Road, #331, Chicago, IL 60609.

November 2011

  • Los Angeles, CA: East West casting for Three Year Swim Club (deadline November 30)(posted 11/18/11).
  • Tidbit!
    Due to popular demand, Los Angeles' Artists At Play is excited to announce that they are extending the run of Ching Chong Chinaman to Sunday, November 27, adding four performances, which means four more chances for you to see Artists at Play's inaugural production!

    Sunday, 11/20 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. (ADDED SHOW!)
    Friday, 11/25 at 8 p.m. (ADDED SHOW!)
    Saturday, 11/26 at 8 p.m. (ADDED SHOW!)
    Sunday, 11/27 at 3 p.m. (ADDED SHOW!)
    Buy tickets for all performances online: http://bit.ly/AAPCCC
  • Toronto, Canada: fu-GEN calls for scripts (posted 11/11/11)
  • New York, NY: Call for scripts! (posted 11/11/11)
  • Tidbit!
    Let's get this project about a pioneering Asian American actress in the air: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1107767469/get-anna-may-wong-on-public-tv (posted 11/8/11)
  • Tidbit!
    Award season!
    In Chicago, Chinglish by David Henry Hwang wins Best New Play; and Chinglish's David Korins wins for Best Scenic Design (Large Theatre)
    As well, Silk Road Rising's Scorched wins THREE awards:
    Supporting Actress, Ply Diana Simonzedeh
    Lighting Design Midsized theatre, Sarah Hughey
    Sound Design Midsized, Peter Storms (posted 11/8/11)
  • Tidbit!
    In Seattle, BroadwayWorld Seattle has released nominations for 2011
    Yellow Face, from the Pork Filled Players and ReAct Theatre has snagged four nominations!
    David Hsieh for Director, YELLOW FACE
    Moses Yim, Best Leading Actor in a Play (Local), YELLOW FACE
    Jeremy Behrens, Best Featured Actor in a Play (Local), YELLOW FACE
    Maggie Lee, Best Lighting Design (Local), YELLOW FACE
    The general public has until December 31 to vote for their choices. Go to the voting page to make your choice! (posted 11/8/11)
  • Seattle, WA: SIS Productions presents Insatiable 6 (posted 11/6/11)
  • Honolulu, HI: Kumu Kahua presents A Jive Bomber Christmas(posted 11/3/11)

October 2011

  • Tidbit!
    Auditions Set For Kumu Kahua’s Production Of Lois-Ann Yamanaka’s Saturday Night At The P?hala Theatre
    Director Harry Wong is seeking an ensemble of 8 to 12 actresses.  Lois-Ann Yamanaka’s groundbreaking poetry about girls’ journeys to adulthood comes to the stage for the first time, in voices that are lyrical, funny, painful and raw.  Auditions will be held at Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant Street, on Saturday, November 12, 1pm-4pm, and Sunday, November 13, 6pm-9pm.  The entrance into the theatre faces a park on Merchant Street.  Rehearsals begin as early as Monday, November 21.  Performances will be from January 26 through February 26, with the possibility of a week’s extension.  Auditioners are strongly encouraged to read the script before coming to audition.  Copies of the poems are available for loan with a $10 cash deposit at Kumu Kahua Theatre.  Call 536-4222 to get a script and for more information. Kumu Kahua productions are being supported by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, celebrating more than thirty years of culture and the arts in Hawai‘i (with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts); the Annenberg Foundation; the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts; paid for in part by the taxpayers of the City & County of Honolulu, the Hawai’i State Legislature, and Foundations, Businesses and Patrons. 
  • Los Angeles, CA: Artists At Play debuts Ching Chong Chinaman in LA (posted 10/21/11)
  • Honolulu, HI: Kumu Kahua presents A Jive Bomber's Christmas (posted 10/15/11)
  • New York, NY: Mia Yoo New Head of La Mama (posted 10/15/11)
  • San Diego, CA: National Theatre Wing (Tony Awards, people!) honors Mo'olelo (posted 10/3/2011)
  • Honolulu, HI: Kumu Kahua announces 2011-12 Playwrighting Contest (posted 10/3/2011)
  • Tidbit!
    Vancouver BC: Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre seeks Associate Artistic Director. For 2011/2012, VACT will be developing new Asian Canadian playwrights and encouraging new original material, i.e. VACT is looking for Asian Canadian plays! VACT will be hiring an Associate Artistic Director to set up VACT's Theatre Lab Project (dependent on funding approval) to start Feb 1, 2012! The Associate Artistic Director (AAD) must have some experience or training in the following:
    Developing, directing, producing and/or presenting theatre artistic programs;
    Grant writing, soliciting private and public sector partnerships and private donations;
    Building community engagement with stakeholders (board members, staff, patrons, funders, audience, artists, government, and/or other art organizations).
    For full job posting and how to apply, click here to VACT website posting. (posted 10/3/2011)

September 2011

August 2011

  • Burbank, CA: Movie version of Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest debuts at Burbank film festival (posted 8/28/11)
  • Toronto, Canada: fu-GEN seeks Resident Artists (deadline 9/9/11) (posted 8/28/11).
  • San Francisco, CA: Bindlestiff presents Stories High XII (posted 8/27/11)
  • Review: Asian American Plays for a New Generation
    Asian American Plays for a New Geneartion
    (posted 8/27/11)
  • Tidbit!
    Honolulu, HI: Auditions Set For Kumu Kahua’s Production Of A Jive Bomber’s Christmas
    Director Stephanie Conching is seeking 12 actors and actresses.  In Saachiko and Dom Magwili’s A Jive Bomber’s Christmas, Christmas comes even to a World War II internment camp.  Through song, dance and laughter, a group of Japanese American internees finds hope and joy when they need it most.  Auditions will be held at Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant Street, on Saturday, August 27, 6pm-9pm, and Sunday, August 28, 2pm-4pm.  The entrance into the theatre faces a park on Merchant Street. Rehearsals begin as early as Monday, September 4.  Performances will be from November 10 through December 11, with the possibility of a week’s extension.  Auditioners are strongly encouraged to read the script before coming to audition.  Scripts are available for loan with a $10 cash deposit at Kumu Kahua Theatre.  Call 536-4222 to get a script and for more information (posted 8/27/11)
  • Los Angeles, CA: Deadline is August 18!
    Program/Department: Administration
    Direct Report: PR/Marketing Manager
    Position: Marketing Assistant
    Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly Employee
    East West Players is currently seeking to fill the following position to join
    the East West Players family. Deadline to apply for this position is August 18, 2011.
    Marketing Assistant (Hourly)
    Seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and focused individual with marketing and administrative experience, excellent computer skills, strong writing and organizational skills, and the ability think critically and work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, MS Office Suite, and social media (i.e. updating and maintaining Facebook, Twitter, etc.). Web Design & HTML knowledge preferred. The primary function of the Mar! keting Assistant is to support the activities of the PR/Marketing Manager and the PR/Marketing Department while assisting in office administrative needs. Part-Time, Non-Exempt Hourly Position.
    Send cover letter, resume and design samples (if applicable) via email to
    Christine Huynh, PR/Marketing Manager, at chuynh@eastwestplayers.org
  • Tidbit!
    Ralph Pena joins the Theatre Communications Group board of directors, with fellow Asian American theatre artists Dawn Chiang and Sean San Jose (posted 8/16/11)
  • New York, NY: Pan Asian announces 35th Season (posted 8/16/11)
  • Seattle, WA: Author David Henry Hwang visits Seattle
  • East West presents world premiere of Widow of No Importance (posted 8/6/11)

July 2011

  • Yellow Face Cast
    Seattle, WA: Pork Filled Players and ReAct present the Northwest premiere of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face.     (posted 7/2/11)
  • Honolulu, HI: Kumu Kahua announces 2011 Playwriting contest winners (posted 7/30/11)
  • Los Angeles, CA: Company of Angels presents Sun Sisters (posted 7/30/11)
  • Los Angeles, CA: East West announces line up for August's One Night Only (posted 7/24/11)
  • Los Angeles, CA: 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors' ¡Asiático! debuts (posted 7/24/11)
  • Tidbit!
    Bindlestiff Studio needs your help...
    After 8 years since the closure of our original theater, Bindlestiff Studio is on the verge of finally opening it's brand new venue in the South-of-Market Area... but we really need your help. Due to funding shortfalls and delays in construction that has constrained our programming income, Bindlestiff needs to raise $25K in the next few weeks to complete the purchase of seating and lighting equipment for the new space.
    HOW CAN YOU HELP?
    Go to our website at www.bindlestiffstudio.org today and...

    1. Click on "SUPPORT THE STIFF" to make a donation through PayPal
    2. Enroll in our Adop-a-Theater program
    3. Purchase a BINDLESTIFF DEBUT MEMBERSHIP and receive special benefits and a commemorative Debut Membership card.
  • Vancouver, BC: Assaulted Fish has a spiffy new website! (posted 7/24/11)
  • Tidbit!
    National APIA Spoken Word Poetry Summit, 2011: Twin Cities!
    The Asian Pacific Islander American Spoken Word Poetry Summit 2011 takes place in the Twin Cities August 4-7! It is a biennial gathering of Asian Pacific Islander American community artists and activists. The Summit is a space intended specifically for artists and activists who self-identify as Asian American, Asian, and/or Pacific Islander. These definitions are inclusive of West Asian (Middle Eastern), South Asian, LGBTT and Multi-Racial peoples. You do NOT have to be a spoken word artist to register! If you are an APIA community member who is interested in arts and activism, you'll love the Summit. Registration is required for all events except Saturday's show, which we will sell public tickets for. *But* if you register, the cost includes *all* Summit events including Saturday's big show! Here's what the $25 registration gets you: *Admission to all three Summit showcases
    *Admission to all Summit workshops and plenaries
    *Admission to the two after-parties featuring food, wine and beer cash bar, and music by DJ Nak!
    The Summit includes workshops, performances, and participation from Lawson Fusao Inada, Brenda Wong Aoki, Joe Kadi, David Mura, Beau Sia, Regie Cabico, Parag Khandhar, Kelly Tsai, YaliniDream, Robert Karimi, Ed Bok Lee, Tou Saiko Lee, Guante, Juliana Hu Pegues, San Francisco Board of Supervisors member Jane Kim, Christy NaMee Eriksen, Catzie and Michelle of Yellow Rage, DJ Nak, Sahra Nguyen, Bao Phi, Giles Li, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and many, many more. REGISTER! https://www.loft.org/summit-registration If you'd like to volunteer for Summit in exchange for free registration, please contact Eva at evalynnsong@gmail.com For more info, go to apiasummit.com Primary Collaborating Partner: the Loft Literary Center Co-sponsors: The Jerome Foundation, Council of Asian Pacific Minnesotans, Coffee House Press, The Saint Paul Foundation, The University of MN Asian American Studies Program, In Progress, MacPhail Center for Music, Metropolitan State University, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Kaotic Good Productions, Hmong Arts Connection Community Partners: Mizna, Mu Performing Arts, Center for Hmong Arts and Talent This activity funded, in part, by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. (posted 7/17/11)
  • Los Angeles, CA: East West offers Arts Education Orientation Night, August 4 (posted 7/17/11)
  • Honolulu, HI: Kumu Kahua brings back Longs for fundraiser (posted 7/17/11)
  • Los Angeles, CA Casting call for East West Players' A Widow of No Importance (posted 7/17/11)

 

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