hereandnow premieres new show 3/06

As with any good book, a foreword generally covers the story of how the book came into being, or how the idea for the book was developed; this is often followed by thanks and acknowledgement of the people who were helpful to the writer at the time it was written. This holds symbolic meaning for the two companies as this show is a celebration of their cultural heritages as well as an acknowledgement of the support they have received from within the community.

Performances will run Thursday, March 9, 2006 to March 18, 2006. Opening Night is Thursday, March 9,2006 at 7:30 p.m. Continues Friday through Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., except for March 10, 2006 in which the show will be a part of Pasadena Art Night, at 10:00 p.m. Closes March 18,2006 at 9:30p.m. General Admission $12; Pre-sale $8. For more information or to purchase tickets, (626) 744-0380.

BACKGROUND ON THE PRODUCTION
Founded in 1990 by John Miyasaki, hereandnow theatre company began as a touring company that brought its original show to festivals and college venues across the nation. The shows consist of a combination of storytelling, improvisation, and scripted pieces based on personal and community issues.

In 1998, hereandnow theatre company became Artists-in-Residence at East Los Angeles College and produced original works such as Romeo & Juliet: Pinoy/Pinay Style in 1998 and 1999, the world premieres of Fentor, and "A Nickel's Worth," both by Jason Fong, and Boba Stories: Tales from the hereandnow Kitchen in which Backstage West raved, "Personal and Touching. A Many Layered look at Asian American experiences in Los Angeles." Miyasaki also received praise for his "expert staging" in LA Weekly.

During its residency at East Los Angeles College, Miyasaki then began to workshop with a group of ambitious and talented students and Teatro Nueva Alma was born. Their first show, Cries for the Soul, was met with overwhelming positive response from its sold-out performances.

Both hereandnow theatre company and Teatro Nueva Alma are ensemble-based companies committed to creating innovative, exciting, new projects based on the idea that everyone has a story to tell.

For further information or to purchase tickets, call (626) 744-0380 or log onto www.hereandnowtheatre.org.

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	hereandnow premieres new show WHO: hereandnow theatre company & Teatro Nueva Alma WHAT: FOREWORD: A HOUSEWARMING A collaborative work that explores the cultural intricacies of two communities, Asian and Latino. WHEN: Thursday ˆ Saturday, March 9 ˆ 18, 2006 WHERE: Armory Center for the Arts Northwest 965 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103 hereandnow theatre company and Teatro Nueva Alma celebrate their new home at the Armory Center of the Arts Northwest with this new performance, Foreword: A Housewarming. Inspired by personal stories and experiences, the show is a collaboration effort between two different cultural backgrounds, Asian and Latino, exploring the threads of culture that bind and break us. As with any good book, a foreword generally covers the story of how the book came into being, or how the idea for the book was developed; this is often followed by thanks and acknowledgement of the people who were helpful to the writer at the time it was written. This holds symbolic meaning for the two companies as this show is a celebration of their cultural heritages as well as an acknowledgement of the support they have received from within the community. Performances will run Thursday, March 9, 2006 to March 18, 2006. Opening Night is Thursday, March 9,2006 at 7:30 p.m. Continues Friday through Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., except for March 10, 2006 in which the show will be a part of Pasadena Art Night, at 10:00 p.m. Closes March 18,2006 at 9:30p.m. General Admission $12; Pre-sale $8. For more information or to purchase tickets, (626) 744-0380. BACKGROUND ON THE PRODUCTION Founded in 1990 by John Miyasaki, hereandnow theatre company began as a touring company that brought its original show to festivals and college venues across the nation. The shows consist of a combination of storytelling, improvisation, and scripted pieces based on personal and community issues. In 1998, hereandnow theatre company became Artists-in-Residence at East Los Angeles College and produced original works such as Romeo & Juliet: Pinoy/Pinay Style in 1998 and 1999, the world premieres of Fentor, and "A Nickel's Worth," both by Jason Fong, and Boba Stories: Tales from the hereandnow Kitchen in which Backstage West raved, "Personal and Touching. A Many Layered look at Asian American experiences in Los Angeles." Miyasaki also received praise for his "expert staging" in LA Weekly. During its residency at East Los Angeles College, Miyasaki then began to workshop with a group of ambitious and talented students and Teatro Nueva Alma was born. Their first show, Cries for the Soul, was met with overwhelming positive response from its sold-out performances. Both hereandnow theatre company and Teatro Nueva Alma are ensemble-based companies committed to creating innovative, exciting, new projects based on the idea that everyone has a story to tell. For further information or to purchase tickets, call (626) 744-0380 or log onto www.hereandnowtheatre.org. Home \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Library \| Plays Copyright 2006, Roger W. Tang Questions? Email