November 1999

  • East West restructures for the millennium...
    East West Players, the nation's first and foremost Asian Pacific American Theatre in the country, announced that Al Choy, Associate Director of the Capital Initiatives Department at KCET and current CFO on the Board of East West Players, will be joining EWP as Managing Director starting January 4, 2000....
  • AATC presents the Superfriends
    of Flushing Queens, that is...
    In THE SUPERFRIENDS OF FLUSHING QUEENS, Ji Hyun Lee brings together four Asian friends: a Korean, a Chinese, a Japanese and a Vietnamese, who struggle for the perfect grade in the academically advanced Flushing High School. But what you see isn't always what you get....
  • Thick Description presents Under Western Eyes
    Thick Description will present the world premiere production of Karen
    Amano's Under Western Eyes, an Asian American thriller...
  • Call for writers!
    $2,000 Cash awards for 4 playwrights!
    All Out Arts has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Jerome Foundation to develop and produce workshops of lesbian/gay themed plays by emerging writers. The bulk of the grant will go for direct payment to playwrights. 8 semi-finalists will be given a public reading. From that group, 4 winners (2 men/2 women) will receive a workshop production plus a $2,000 cash award each. All New York City area playwrights who are interested in submitting a lesbian/gay themed, previously unproduced play for consideration should send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to:
    All Out Arts,
    107 Suffolk Street, #310 - B
    NY, NY 10002
  • AATC (SF) Seeks to Fill Two Job Openings
    Want to contribute in a tangible way to the future of API Theater Arts? Asian American Theater Company has two immediate job openings for the following positions....
  • Cold Tofu (LA) seeks Artistic Director
    The Los Angeles based, multiracial improvisation comedy group, Cold Tofu, has established a search committee for a new Artistic Director.
  • Position open in Seattle:
    Northwest Asian American Theatre is seeking a highly motivated, organized, personable individual to manage all aspects of PR for the organization. Responsibilities would include: PR/Marketing for all productions, programs, events. Compiling PR calendars. Press releases, psa's, postcard/program copy. Press packets, press liaison, publicity photo sessions. Managing bulk mail, group sales, design/production of PR materials. Candidates should be detailed oriented, deadline conscious with strong computer and writing skills. Knowledge of computer graphics programs a plus. Salary DOE. Send resume and writing samples to: Artistic Director, NWAAT, 409 7th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104. No phone call please.
  • Request for play submissions!
    SHP/Lodestone Theatre Ensemble is accepting play submissions for staged readings and productions. Based in Los Angeles, Lodestone is an Asian American theatre group formed to develop, create, promote and present compelling and impassioned works that bridge communities through truthful and entertaining artistry. We accept both full-lengths and one-acts by both Asian and non-Asian American writers and submitted works need not have Asian American themes. Inquiries should be directed to SHPLodestone@aol.com and submissions to SHP Lodestone c/o Literary Dept. at P.O. Box 1072, Studio City, CA 91614. Please include a cover letter, resume and a SASE if you would like your script returned with your submission.
  • Audition notice!
    For Jeannie Barroga's Bubblegum Killers
  • ASIA's Big Hunk o' Burnin' Love
    ASIA (Washington, DC) presents its first, full-length production...
  • East West to present David Henry Hwang's Golden Child in the David Henry Hwang Theatre...
  • Note!
    East West Players Winter Conservatory     takes off on January 8th, 2000. Study musical theater, acting, and scene study*with top professionals.

    MUSICAL THEATER - Monday evenings from 7-9:45 pm. Stormy Saks teaching. Emphasis on: the audition, vocal technique, ensemble singing, and solo singing. Tuition fee - $350 for 12 weeks.

    SCENE STUDY - Saturdays from 1-5 pm with Mako. *Class enrollment by audition only. Auditions will be held on December 4th at 244 S. San Pedro, #301 from 10-2 pm. Call Annie at 213/625-7000 to schedule an appointment. Prepare 2 minute monologue. Tuition fee - $450 for 12 weeks.

    FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING with Glen Chin - Saturdays from 10-12:30 pm. Basic acting technique, developing and nurturing individuals creativity from within through a series of exercises. Monologues will also be worked on.Tuition fee - $350 for 12 weeks.

    If you have any questions, contact 213/625-7000 ext. 28. Ask for Marilyn Tokuda, Program Director for the conservatory.
  • Fresh Tracks (LA) open for applications
    The JACCC is pleased to announce that proposals will now be accepted from Asian Pacific American artists of all levels with new work in development for consideration in the Fresh Tracks series in Spring, 2000...
  • NWAAT opens apps for A-Fest 2000
    The Northwest Asian American Theatre is now accepting applications for our 10th annual A-Fest (formerly known as Winterfest), a multi-disciplinary festival of Asian Pacific American and Asian work...
  • Jive Bomber comes to Seattle
    Memories–good, bad and sometimes sad–along with tears, laughter, 1940's music, song, dance and Christmas cheer are all wrapped into A Jive Bomber's Christmas....
  • Final audition call!
    Final call for Asian American male singers, 16 - 28 years old, to form new
    music group. Must be at least 50% Asian. Bilingual a plus.

    Audition to be held Saturday, November 20, 12pm - 6pm. Please prepare two contemporary pop rock or R & B songs and must bring own sheet music. Piano accompanist will be provided. Also, be prepared to dance.

    When: Saturday, November 20
    Open Call: 12pm - 3pm
    Callbacks: 3pm - 6pm

    Where: Debbie Reynolds Studio
    6514 Lankershim Blvd.
    North Hollywood

October 1999

  • Position opening in Illinois
    The Department of Theatre at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is currently searching for an Asian American Theatre Specialist...
  • AATC's Refrigerator
  • Casting Note:
    NON-UNION
    East West Players is now accepting submissions for its Theater For Youth Program which tours Southern California. Looking for ASIAN females/males who are over 18, energetic and enthusiastic, for year round bookings. Must have good movement abilities. Ability to sing and/or play an instrument a plus. Prepare a monologue of your choosing; around two minutes. Auditions will be held Nov 15th and 16th from 1-4pm at the David Henry Hwang Theater. Allow 2 hours for audition process. Please no phone calls.

    Submit headshot and resume to:
    East West Players
    c/o Asian Pacific Tales
    244 S. San Pedro St., Ste. #301
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • NWAAT offers workshops in Seattle
    Northwest Asian American Theatre's BRIDGES Arts Education Program is sponsoring the following exciting workshops...
  • Script Call!
    The Department of Theatre and Dance at Eastern New Mexico University is accepting original play submissions...
  • Fellowship offer!
    Move over, Disney. Nickelodeon Productions has announced a new Fellowship Program for six new writers who will work full time developing their craft for Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Like Disney, they're hoping to attact participation from "culturally and ethnically diverse" new writers. There's no entry fee, and the six writers selected to participate will earn a $33,000 salary along with a $3,000 stipend to cover the cost of medical
    benefits for a one-year period. For more information, contact:
    Nickelodeon Productions Fellowship Program
    1515 Broadway
    New York, NY 10036
    212-258-7532 (voice)
    Web: fellowshipprogram.nick.com
  • Casting call!
    Casting for a 2-min, 16mm synch-sound short produced at UCLA as a MFA Graduate student film project. It is a performance piece dealing with stereotypes against Asian women and reclamation. One day shoot on the UCLA campus. Looking for a female, 20s - 40s. Please note, there is brief nudity. Copy, credit and meals provided. Send headshot & resume to: Thyrale Thai, 11640 Gorham Ave, LA CA 90049. For more info, e-mail     spacemanatee@hotmail.com
  • East West Players elect new Board members
    New members join the board of the oldest Asian American theatre...
  • East West to co-host A. Magazine Anniversary
  • AATC offers fall classes.
  • Tidbit!
    OVATION NOMINATION
    Michael K. Lee, who was last seen as the lead of BEIJING SPRING, A MUSICAL ODYSSEY received a Theatre LA Ovation nomination for Best Lead Male in a Musical. EWP has now received 26 nominations receiving 8 statuettes since the Ovation Awards began in 1995. The Awards ceremony will be at the La Mirada Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, November 8, 1999. Tickets may be purchased at EWP by calling 213.625.7000 and asking for Craig Martens.
  • Adios to Tears: Asian/Latino collaboration

September 1999

  • Stir Friday Night returns
    SFN presents The Lunary Conspiracy: Birth of an Asian...
  • Pork Filled Players Goes Down Easy
    The Pork Filled Players (PFP) launches an onslaught on the millennium in their new show, (in time capsule form) Goes Down Easy...
  • Audition!
    Open call for Asian American male singers, 16 - 28 years old, to form new music group. Must be at least 50% Asian. Bilingual a plus.

    Audition to be held Saturday, October 23, 2pm - 8pm. Please prepare two contemporary pop rock or R & B songs and must bring own sheet music. Piano accompanist will be provided.
    When: Saturday, October 23 2pm-8pm
    Where: Japanese American Cultural Center
    244 S. San Pedro Street
    Downtown Los Angeles

    Sponsored by: Imerg, Inc.
    9903 Santa Monica Blvd.
    Suite 575
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212
    imerginc@aol.com
  • Faculty position open at SD State
    Job opening in southern California...
  • Lodestone presents Texas
    Just trash, cast-off people, left-behind riff-raff, throwaways, the bottom feeders of the weedeaters...Each other's each other...
  • EWP: Sick of AA?
    A Mini-Conference/Performance "Sick of 'A-A'? Turn 'Asian American' Inside Out" will be held at East West Players David Henry Hwang Theater at the Union Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 9, 1999 from 11am to 5pm...
  • A Call To Action!
  • Tidbit!
    Ma-Yi's Mother Courage was named BEST ADAPTATION and BEST MUSIC by Straw Hat Awards. Read the article at PLAYBILL ON LINE.
  • Hereandnow holds auditions
    HEREandNOW THEATER co. is looking for NEW CAST MEMBERS!
  • Volunteer Call!
    Teatro ng Tanan needs 4-5 volunteers for their project, flipsights on Sept 22-26.
    Roles that need to be filled NOW:
    - one female actor and one male actor
    Needs to be available almost every nite 6:30-10pm and variable weekend schedule for rehearsals. Also need to be available for show times.
    - light/sound tech - will provide basic training
    One day training and hands on for the rest of project.
    - stage manager - will provide basic training
    One day training and hands on for the rest of project.

    Email tntanan@hotmail.com or Call 415-974-1167 for more information.
  • Acting workshops from hereandnow
    John Miyasaki, the artistic director of Romeo + Juliet Pinoy/Pinay Style, Fentor, and the nationally touring theatre company Hereandnow is now offering acting classes.
  • Tidbit!
    M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang was named one of the top plays of the century by the Boston Globe.
  • Tidbit!
    Lane Nishikawa, actor and former artistic director of SF's Asian American Theatre Company was named co-artistic director of the Eureka Theatre.
  • Great Leap now booking...
    Great Leap is currently booking national tours for this multicultural treat for 1999-2000-2001. If you are interested in booking one of our shows...
  • PINAYSista's presents...
    PINAYSista's SPEAK!
    pinay performance, spoken word & song.
  • Eighth Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture
    Presented in the LA Area, September 19...
  • UC Davis presents Talk Story
    TALK-STORY will be performed at UC-Davis's Department of Theatre and Dance October 28 through November 7...

August 1999

  • East West presents Leilani's Hibiscus, an interracial romance
    East West Players, the nation' s first and foremost Asian Pacific American theatre, sets the cast and designers for the world premiere of Leilani's Hibiscus...
  • Denise Uyehara presents women's performance art workshop.
  • Casting Call
    AngelBoots Productions is currently casting the lead for an independent short film to be shot in the Boston area in November. It's a character driven screenplay, and a wonderful, challenging opportunity for a talented actress to express her voice.

    The specs: Japanese, bilingual female, age 26-36, with an offbeat style & a sense of humor The film will be shot on Super 16 and blown up to 35mm and be aggressively shopped around the festival circuit.

    If you'd like more information call: 617.983.9373 or send a headshot & resume to: 308 Chestnut Ave., #3, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. If you know anyone who might be interested please pass this notice along. Although it is unpaid, meals and a copy of the tape will be provided, as well as any travel expenses for anyone as far away as New York.
  • Casting Call II!
    Rachel Northway works for the Parsons Dance Company and Times Square Bid in New York City. She is currently organizing the dance portion of the New York Millenium Celebration on January 1, 2000. This Extravaganza will be a 27 hour celebration, honoring every time zone, and country there in as it begins the new Millenium.

    She is currently working on the hour in which Vietnam will be celebrating the Millenium. She is trying to find a traditional Vietnamese dance troup to perform and represent Vietnam. Being that this celebration in in New York, preference is for a group in the New York or near by area. If you have any information for me at all please E-mail ParsonsNYC@aol.com ( ATT Rachel)
  • NWAAT offers workshops
    The new BRIDGES Arts Education Program of Northwest Asian American Theatre (Seattle) is offering CLASSES! CLASSES! CLASSES! The BRIDGES classes are designed for emerging artists in need of training in the arts (not at the cost of an arm and a leg) taught by established, professional artists.

    This Fall Semester (Sept. 20 - Dec. 10) we offer ACTING, DANCE and VOICE at reasonable rates of $130 for Adults and $90 for Youth. Plus a WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP that's free! Please call Director of Arts Education, Vera Wong at 206-340-1445 for more info and to register.
  • Tidbit:
    David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly was named as one of the stage works of the millenium by the Chicago Sun-Times.
  • NWAAT presents Geomancer, the searing Chinese spy scandal...of 1951
    A Chinese-born scientist is accused of consorting with and passing nuclear secrets to the communists. He is detained, interrogated and harassed. As a result of this, a pallor of suspicion is cast on all scientists of Asian origin. Los Alamos 1999? How about Los Angeles circa 1950?

July 1999

June 1999


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