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Jun. 22 – Jul. 3: Hansel Tan, Pascal Pastrana, Alan Ariano and More Set for Theatre Raleigh’s Production of David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE

Theatre Raleigh is presenting David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face, helmed by Telly Leung (Broadway: Aladdin, Allegiance, and Godspell), Jun. 22 – Jul. 3. Leading this production are Hansel Tan (Off-Broadway: Ping Pong and Unlock’d) as DHH and Pascal Pastrana (Broadway: Mean Girls) as Marcus. Raleigh and Triangle locals bring their talents in supporting roles with Ali Evarts as Jane & Others, Kylie Robinson as Leah … Continue reading Jun. 22 – Jul. 3: Hansel Tan, Pascal Pastrana, Alan Ariano and More Set for Theatre Raleigh’s Production of David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE

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Chatting with GONG LUM’S LEGACY Star Henry Yuk

I recently visited with my pal, Henry Yuk, who is currently starring as Charlie Ting in the World Premiere of Gong Lum’s Legacy by Charles L. White (2021 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative winner; semifinalist in the 2019 Blue Ink Playwriting Award Competition) at Theatre @ St. Clements (423 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036), with Anthony T. Goss, Alinca Hamilton, Eric Yang, and DeShawn … Continue reading Chatting with GONG LUM’S LEGACY Star Henry Yuk

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Mar. 24-Apr. 24: Woodie King Jr.’s New Federal Theatre and The Peccadillo Theater Company Will Co-Present World Premiere of Charles L. White’s GONG LUM’S LEGACY Starring Henry Yuk, Eric Yang, Anthony T. Goss, Alinca Hamilton, and DeShawn White

Woodie King Jr.’s New Federal Theatre in association with The Peccadillo Theater Company is presenting the World Premiere of Gong Lum’s Legacy by Charles L. White (2021 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative winner; semifinalist in the 2019 Blue Ink Playwriting Award Competition), directed by Elizabeth Van Dyke (The Talk at EST; Great Men of Gospel at NFT) with Associate Director Dan Wackerman (Artistic Director of the … Continue reading Mar. 24-Apr. 24: Woodie King Jr.’s New Federal Theatre and The Peccadillo Theater Company Will Co-Present World Premiere of Charles L. White’s GONG LUM’S LEGACY Starring Henry Yuk, Eric Yang, Anthony T. Goss, Alinca Hamilton, and DeShawn White

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Tamlyn Tomita and Sean Miura to Co-host Live Broadcast of Virtual Reading of Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Ryun Yu, Greg Watanabe, Michael Hisamoto, Hansel Tan, Jomar Tagatac, and Steven Eng to Benefit Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA)

Created in response to the sharp rise in hate directed toward the AAPI community over the past few years, Boston Court Pasadena, East West Players, and Pasadena Playhouse have joined forces to share a virtual reading of Jeanne Sakata’s timely solo play Hold These Truths. The evening is co-directed by Jessica Kubzansky and Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Co-director Jessica Kubzansky says, “I have had the privilege of … Continue reading Tamlyn Tomita and Sean Miura to Co-host Live Broadcast of Virtual Reading of Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Ryun Yu, Greg Watanabe, Michael Hisamoto, Hansel Tan, Jomar Tagatac, and Steven Eng to Benefit Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA)

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Feb. 28: Ryun Yu, Greg Watanabe, Michael Hisamoto, Hansel Tan, Jomar Tagatac, and Steven Eng Set for Live Virtual Reading of Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS to Benefit Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA)

Created in response to the sharp rise in hate directed toward the AAPI community over the past few years, Boston Court Pasadena, East West Players, and Pasadena Playhouse have joined forces to share a virtual reading of Jeanne Sakata’s timely solo play Hold These Truths. The evening is co-directed by Jessica Kubzansky and Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. This live-streamed event features six of the wonderful actors … Continue reading Feb. 28: Ryun Yu, Greg Watanabe, Michael Hisamoto, Hansel Tan, Jomar Tagatac, and Steven Eng Set for Live Virtual Reading of Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS to Benefit Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA)

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First Look: Geva Theatre Center Presents Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE Starring Melody Butiu, Andrew Cristi, Geena Quintos, Hansel Tan and Kurt Uy; Opening Night is set for Oct. 2

Geva Theater Center is presenting Qui Nguyen’s Vietgone on the Wilson Stage at Geva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Boulevard in Rochester, New York 14607, September 28 – October 24. Known for his eclectic style, Nguyen co-founded a self-declared “geek theatre” company called Vampire Cowboys that draws inspiration from comic books and adventure stories. Vietgone is among his most critically-acclaimed shows and tells the true story of … Continue reading First Look: Geva Theatre Center Presents Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE Starring Melody Butiu, Andrew Cristi, Geena Quintos, Hansel Tan and Kurt Uy; Opening Night is set for Oct. 2

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Photos: Prospect Theater Company’s Presents Interactive TREE TALES

You can experience TREE TALES on Saturday, May 22nd. Playwrights Rebecca Aparicio, Jenny Lyn Bader, Sammy Buck, Andi Lee Carter, EllaRose Chary, David Davila, Ty Defoe, Jennifer Fell Hayes, Timothy Huang, AriDy Nox, Corinna Schulenburg, Marcus Scott, SEVAN, Nandita Shenoy, and Claire Tran. The ensemble includes Robert Ariza, Viveca Chow, Michael De Souza, Alexandra de Suze, Kristina Dizon, Zina Ellis, Kaisha S. Huguley, Janice Landry, Matthew McGloin, Ian Miller, Emily Preis, Cliff Sellers.  Continue reading Photos: Prospect Theater Company’s Presents Interactive TREE TALES

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Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Benefits, Theater

May 21: Works by David Henry Hwang, Genny Lim, Jeanne Sakata, Qui Nguyen, Chay Yew, Julia Cho, Nandita Shenoy and Susan Soon He Stanton Set for The Barrow Group’s benefit, “Reflections: Celebrating Asian American Theatre Past, Present and Future” Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Barrow Group will be presenting a benefit, “Reflections: Celebrating Asian American Theatre Past, Present and Future,” this Friday, May 21st at 7pm EST. You can experience this event over Zoom, or watch the stream live on The Barrow Group’s Facebook page. Short excerpts will be taken from plays by Asian American playwrights David Henry Hwang, Genny … Continue reading May 21: Works by David Henry Hwang, Genny Lim, Jeanne Sakata, Qui Nguyen, Chay Yew, Julia Cho, Nandita Shenoy and Susan Soon He Stanton Set for The Barrow Group’s benefit, “Reflections: Celebrating Asian American Theatre Past, Present and Future” Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

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First Look: Method Productions Presents Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Hansel Tan at HCAC Skylight studio in Singapore

First Look: Method Productions Presents Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Hansel Tan at HCAC Skylight studio in Singapore https://wp.me/p8ilTC-9hK Continue reading First Look: Method Productions Presents Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Hansel Tan at HCAC Skylight studio in Singapore

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Apr. 16-17: Method Productions Presents Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Hansel Tan at HCAC Skylight studio in Singapore

Apr. 16-17: Method Productions Presents Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Hansel Tan at HCAC Skylight studio in Singapore https://wp.me/p8ilTC-948 Continue reading Apr. 16-17: Method Productions Presents Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Hansel Tan at HCAC Skylight studio in Singapore

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