Jeanne Sakata, Hugo Armstrong, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Lisa Reneé Pitts, and Sabina Zúñiga Varela Begin Previews for Anna Deavere Smith’s TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at CTG’s Mark Taper Forum Tonight; Opening Night is Mar. 15

Center Theatre Group is presenting the West Coast premiere of the revised production of playwright Anna Deavere Smith’s transformative “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” coming to Los Angeles at the Mark Taper Forum, March 8 through April 9, 2023 and opening March 15, 2023. Originally performed solo by Smith, “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” has been reimagined for a cast of five performers. Thirty years after its … Continue reading Jeanne Sakata, Hugo Armstrong, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Lisa Reneé Pitts, and Sabina Zúñiga Varela Begin Previews for Anna Deavere Smith’s TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at CTG’s Mark Taper Forum Tonight; Opening Night is Mar. 15

Mar. 8-Apr. 9: Jeanne Sakata, Hugo Armstrong, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Lisa Reneé Pitts, and Sabina Zúñiga Varela Set for Anna Deavere Smith’s TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at CTG

Center Theatre Group is presenting the West Coast premiere of the revised production of playwright Anna Deavere Smith’s transformative “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” coming to Los Angeles at the Mark Taper Forum, March 8 through April 9, 2023 and opening March 15, 2023. Originally performed solo by Smith, “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” has been reimagined for a cast of five performers. Thirty years after its … Continue reading Mar. 8-Apr. 9: Jeanne Sakata, Hugo Armstrong, Lovensky Jean-Baptiste, Lisa Reneé Pitts, and Sabina Zúñiga Varela Set for Anna Deavere Smith’s TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at CTG

First Look: Ammunition Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Carla Ching’s REVENGE PORN OR THE STORY OF A BODY Featuring Tina Huang, Kahyun Kim, Nelson Lee, Christopher Larkin, Roland Ruiz, and Jeanne Sakata at The Pico

Winner of the first Los Angeles New Play Project Award, Carla Ching’s Revenge Porn or The Story of a Body makes its world premiere on Friday, September 23, 2022 at The Pico. Preview performances began on September 21 and the production will run through October 9. Directed by Bernardo Cubría for Ammunition Theatre Company where it was part of the 2021 Ammo Writers’ Lab, the … Continue reading First Look: Ammunition Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Carla Ching’s REVENGE PORN OR THE STORY OF A BODY Featuring Tina Huang, Kahyun Kim, Nelson Lee, Christopher Larkin, Roland Ruiz, and Jeanne Sakata at The Pico

Sept. 21-Oct. 9: Ammunition Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Carla Ching’s REVENGE PORN OR THE STORY OF A BODY Featuring Tina Huang, Kahyun Kim, Nelson Lee, Christopher Larkin, Roland Ruiz, and Jeanne Sakata at The Pico

Winner of the first Los Angeles New Play Project Award, Carla Ching’s Revenge Porn or The Story of a Body makes its world premiere on Friday, September 23, 2022 at The Pico. Preview performances are on Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22 at 8pm. The production will run through October 9. Directed by Bernardo Cubría for Ammunition Theatre Company where it was part of … Continue reading Sept. 21-Oct. 9: Ammunition Theatre Company is presenting the World Premiere of Carla Ching’s REVENGE PORN OR THE STORY OF A BODY Featuring Tina Huang, Kahyun Kim, Nelson Lee, Christopher Larkin, Roland Ruiz, and Jeanne Sakata at The Pico

World Premiere of Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Featuring Jeanne Sakata, Scott Barrow, Charles Browning, Rosina Reynolds, Elizabeth Stahlmann, Charlie Thurston, Grant James Varjas, Frances Uku and More, Opens Tonight at La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse is presenting the world-premiere production of Here There Are Blueberries, by Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman (Playhouse’s 33 Variations) and Amanda Gronich, conceived and directed by Moisés Kaufman. Co-produced with Tectonic Theater Project, the play runs July 26 – August 21, with opening night set for July 31. La Jolla Playhouse is located at 2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA … Continue reading World Premiere of Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich’s HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Featuring Jeanne Sakata, Scott Barrow, Charles Browning, Rosina Reynolds, Elizabeth Stahlmann, Charlie Thurston, Grant James Varjas, Frances Uku and More, Opens Tonight at La Jolla Playhouse

Lucille Lortel Nominated Actor Steven Eng Stars in Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS at People’s Light through May 1

Lucille Lortel Nominated Actor Steven Eng Stars in Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS at People’s Light through May 1 https://wp.me/p8ilTC-cwL Continue reading Lucille Lortel Nominated Actor Steven Eng Stars in Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS at People’s Light through May 1

May 14: HOLD THESE TRUTHS’ Star Joel de la Fuente Set for Marin Montessori School’s Gather for Good Speakers Series on Angel Island

In a moment when our nation is debating our history and questioning our ability to connect with one another, the power of story is more than a theme; it’s an urgent call to return to what binds us together–our stories. On Saturday, May 14, Marin Montessori School, in partnership with the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, is presenting the third annual Gather for Good Speaker Series … Continue reading May 14: HOLD THESE TRUTHS’ Star Joel de la Fuente Set for Marin Montessori School’s Gather for Good Speakers Series on Angel Island

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)

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)

San Francisco Playhouse and HOLD THESE TRUTHS’ Star Jomar Tagatac Receive 2020-2021 Certificates of Commendation from San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle 

San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle awarded San Francisco Playhouse and HOLD THESE TRUTHS’ star Jomar Tagatac with 2020-2021 Certificates of commendation “for especially courageous and distinguished work online during COVID-19’s devastating forced closures,” in the spirit of continuing its mission to serve local theatres of all types and sizes by recognizing excellence and outstanding achievement in the field.   “The COVID pandemic wreaked … Continue reading San Francisco Playhouse and HOLD THESE TRUTHS’ Star Jomar Tagatac Receive 2020-2021 Certificates of Commendation from San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle