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Photos: A.C.T.’s Production of Qui Nguyen’s POOR YELLA REDNECKS: Vietgone 2 Featuring Hyunmin Rhee, Jomar Tagatac, Will Dao, Christine Jamlig, and Jenny Nguyen Nelson

An AAPI Affinity Day for American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) production of Qui Nguyen’s Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2 is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 at A. C. T.’s Strand Theater (1127 Market St., San Francisco). Use code AAPI to access $35 tickets to ANY performance of the run (Mar 30–May 7). Tickets purchased for April 15 (either 2pm or 7:30pm performance) will also come with a … Continue reading Photos: A.C.T.’s Production of Qui Nguyen’s POOR YELLA REDNECKS: Vietgone 2 Featuring Hyunmin Rhee, Jomar Tagatac, Will Dao, Christine Jamlig, and Jenny Nguyen Nelson

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Apr. 15: AAPI Affinity Night – A.C.T.’s Production of Qui Nguyen’s POOR YELLA REDNECKS: Vietgone 2 Featuring Hyunmin Rhee, Jomar Tagatac, Will Dao, Christine Jamlig, and Jenny Nguyen Nelson

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) production of Qui Nguyen’s Poor Yella Rednecks: Vietgone 2 is currently in previews and has performances through May 7. An AAPI Affinity Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 at A. C. T.’s Strand Theater (1127 Market St., San Francisco). Use code AAPI to access $35 tickets to ANY performance of the run (Mar 30–May 7). Tickets purchased for April 15 (either … Continue reading Apr. 15: AAPI Affinity Night – A.C.T.’s Production of Qui Nguyen’s POOR YELLA REDNECKS: Vietgone 2 Featuring Hyunmin Rhee, Jomar Tagatac, Will Dao, Christine Jamlig, and Jenny Nguyen Nelson

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Up Close and Personal with POOR YELLA REDNECKS’ Star Hyunmin Rhee; Performances are March 30 – May 7 at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) is presenting Qui Nguyen’s Poor Yella Rednecks, March 30 – May 7. After the rollicking success of Vietgone in 2018, Nguyen returns to A.C.T. with the second chapter in his kickass, hip-hop trilogy about a Vietnamese family who swap war-torn Saigon for rural 1970’s Arkansas. The lovers from part one, Tong and Quang, are now married…that’s the good news. The bad … Continue reading Up Close and Personal with POOR YELLA REDNECKS’ Star Hyunmin Rhee; Performances are March 30 – May 7 at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater

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Mar. 30-May. 7: Hyunmin Rhee, Jomar Tagatac, Will Dao, Christine Jamlig, Jenny Nguyen Nelson and More Set for A.C.T.’s Production of Qui Nguyen’s POOR YELLA REDNECKS

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) is presenting Qui Nguyen’s Poor Yella Rednecks, March 30 – May 7. After the rollicking success of Vietgone in 2018, Nguyen returns to A.C.T. with the second chapter in his kickass, hip-hop trilogy about a Vietnamese family who swap war-torn Saigon for rural 1970’s Arkansas. The lovers from part one, Tong and Quang, are now married…that’s the good news. The bad news … Continue reading Mar. 30-May. 7: Hyunmin Rhee, Jomar Tagatac, Will Dao, Christine Jamlig, Jenny Nguyen Nelson and More Set for A.C.T.’s Production of Qui Nguyen’s POOR YELLA REDNECKS

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Jomar Tagatac, Will Dao, Kina Kantor, Carrie Paff, Sharon Shao, and Michael Torres Set for San Francisco Playhouse Production of Jessica Huang’s THE PAPER DREAMS OF HARRY CHIN, May 4 – Jun. 18

San Francisco Playhouse is presenting The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin by Jessica Huang on the San Francisco Playhouse Mainstage from May 4 through June 18, 2022. Jeffrey Lo will direct. During the Chinese Exclusion Act, Harry Chin, a Chinese national, entered the U.S. by buying forged documentation. Like other “paper sons,” Harry lived the rest of his life keeping secrets – even from his … Continue reading Jomar Tagatac, Will Dao, Kina Kantor, Carrie Paff, Sharon Shao, and Michael Torres Set for San Francisco Playhouse Production of Jessica Huang’s THE PAPER DREAMS OF HARRY CHIN, May 4 – Jun. 18

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Photos: City Lights Theater Company’s Production of Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE Featuring Jomar Tagatac, Amanda Le Nguyen, Vivienne Truong, Melissa Mei Jones, Tasi Alabastro

City Lights Theater Company is presenting Qui Nguyen Vietgone, Mar. 24-Apr. 24. Jeffrey Lo directs the cast featuring Jomar Tagatac as Quang, Amanda Le Nguyen as Tong, Vivienne Truong as Playwright and others, Melissa Mei Jones as Huong and others, Tasi Alabastro as Nhan and others. Understudy for Nhan, Playwright and others: Anthony Doan. City Lights Theater Company is located at  529 S. Second St., San Jose, CA 95112. It’s 1975, … Continue reading Photos: City Lights Theater Company’s Production of Qui Nguyen’s VIETGONE Featuring Jomar Tagatac, Amanda Le Nguyen, Vivienne Truong, Melissa Mei Jones, Tasi Alabastro

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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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Capital Stage Presents A Co-Production with SF Playhouse of Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Jomar Tagatac through Sept. 26

Capital Stage has opened its doors to patrons for the first time with a Co-Production with SF Playhouse called HOLD THESE TRUTHS by Jeanne Sakata. Capital Stage’s first production of the 2021-2022 Season is live and in-person, as well as available on demand through September 26, 2021. Jeffrey Lo returns to Capital Stage after directing VIETGONE, and our Virtual Performances Production of THE GREAT LEAP. … Continue reading Capital Stage Presents A Co-Production with SF Playhouse of Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS Starring Jomar Tagatac through Sept. 26

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Jul. 28: Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) In Conversation with HOLD THESE TRUTHS’ Director Jeffrey Lo and Star Jomar Tagatac

Contemporary Asian Theater Scene CATS is continuing their conversation with theater artists making their mark, on Wednesday, July 27 at 5:00 pm PST/ 8:00 pm EST featuring Director and Playwright Jeffrey Lo and award-winning actor, Jomar Tagatac. The chat, moderated by Leianne Lamb, will stream on Facebook Live on the CATS page. Jeffrey and Jomar’s latest collaboration is a co-production of Jeanne Sakata’s Hold These Truths which ended … Continue reading Jul. 28: Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) In Conversation with HOLD THESE TRUTHS’ Director Jeffrey Lo and Star Jomar Tagatac

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