Ovation Award Nominee Brahmin and the Tiger Returns to Tradition

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES ­ Nominated for a 2012 Ovation Award in ³Lyrics/Music for an Original Musical,² The Brahmin and the Tiger returns by popular demand to the Rosenthal Theater at Inner-City Arts.

A presentation by hereandnow theater company, The Brahmin and the Tiger utilizes original taiko music and movement to enliven a collection of Asian and Pacific Island folk tales and create a transcendent experience for all ages.

³Much can be lost when ancient stories are re-imagined and retooled as we¹ve seen with re-interpretations that take the essence of a story but discard the nuance in favor of explosions and spectacle. The Brahmin and the Tiger seeks to restore the original intent while not losing a relevancy to today¹s audiences,² says Director John Miyasaki.

The Brahmin and the Tiger features award-winning actress Jully Lee along with Masato Baba, Jen Baik, Kamil Haque, David Wells, and Vincent Yap.

The Brahmin and the Tiger opens October 5th and runs Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 8 pm; and Sundays at 2 pm for the first two weekends. Starting October 20th performances run Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm; and Sundays at 2pm.

All performances will be at The Rosenthal Theater, Inner-City Arts, 720 Kohler Street, Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90021.

The Opening Night Gala will be October 5 with a pre-show wine and cheese reception and a post-show served-food reception with the cast. Tickets for the Opening Night Gala will be $40.

For performances Oct 6-28: General admission: $25, Seniors & Students $20, Children $8. Early Bird Tickets $14 (before Oct. 4th) and group discounts are also available. Tickets can be purchased online.

hereandnow theatre company is a not-for-profit organization comprised of artists of color. Our mission is to entertain, educate, nurture, and strengthen our artists and communities by examining the similarities and differences between people and by summoning the power of storytelling and theatre.

For more information, releases and production photos, or to book interviews, please contact Rona Par at BrahminPR@yahoo.com.