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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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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 

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San Francisco Playhouse Presents Lauren Yee’s THE SONG OF THE SUMMER Starring Riley Cheng, Anne Darragh, Riley Hashimoto, Monica Ho, Jeremy Kahn, and Reggie D. White, July 20 – Aug. 14

San Francisco Playhouse presents The Song of Summer by Lauren Yee, directed by Bill English. The play marks the company’s second in-person production since the coronavirus pandemic began, following Hold These Truths by Jeanne Sakata. The show will also be available as an on-demand video stream for audiences to enjoy at home. In-person performances at 450 Post Street will take place July 20 through August … Continue reading San Francisco Playhouse Presents Lauren Yee’s THE SONG OF THE SUMMER Starring Riley Cheng, Anne Darragh, Riley Hashimoto, Monica Ho, Jeremy Kahn, and Reggie D. White, July 20 – Aug. 14

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Photos: Closing Night of San Francisco Playhouse’s Production of Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS

San Francisco Playhouse and executive producers Betty & Cliff Nakamoto in collaboration with Capital Stage presented a fully staged production of Jeanne Sakata’s critically-acclaimed play, Hold These Truths starring Bay Area favorite Jomar Tagatac as Gordon Hirabayashi, under the direction of Jeffrey Lo.  This co-production of Hold These Truths marked San Francisco Playhouse’s return to in-person performances and was available for audiences to enjoy at home on-demand, Jun. … Continue reading Photos: Closing Night of San Francisco Playhouse’s Production of Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS

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San Francisco Playhouse Presents Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS starring Jomar Tagatac; Ends Run on Jul. 3

San Francisco Playhouse returned to in-person performances with a fully staged production of Jeanne Sakata’s Hold These Truths starring Bay Area favorite Jomar Tagatac as Gordon Hirabayashi. Jeffrey Lo directs. Previews began June 8, 2021 and Hold These Truths opened on June 12. The in-person performance schedule continues through July 3, 2021, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 P.M; Fridays at 8:00 P.M; Saturdays at 3:00 and 8:00 P.M. … Continue reading San Francisco Playhouse Presents Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS starring Jomar Tagatac; Ends Run on Jul. 3

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San Francisco Playhouse’s 2020/21 Season, Act III to Include HOLD THESE TRUTHS by Jeanne Sakata, THE SONG OF SUMMER by Lauren Yee and STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW by Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire

San Francisco Playhouse announced its return to in-person performances with fully staged productions of Hold These Truths by Jeanne Sakata, The Song of Summer by Lauren Yee, and Starting Here, Starting Now by Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire. All three productions will also be available as on-demand video streams for audiences to enjoy at home. “After fourteen months of broadcasting theatre into our patrons’ … Continue reading San Francisco Playhouse’s 2020/21 Season, Act III to Include HOLD THESE TRUTHS by Jeanne Sakata, THE SONG OF SUMMER by Lauren Yee and STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW by Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire

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Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS starring Jomar Tagatac Marks San Francisco Playhouse’s Return To The Stage, Jun. 8 – Jul. 3

San Francisco Playhouse returns to in-person performances with a fully staged production of Jeanne Sakata’s Hold These Truths starring Bay Area favorite Jomar Tagatac as Gordon Hirabayashi. Jeffrey Lo directs. Previews begin Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., with the press opening set for Saturday. June 12, 2021. The in-person performance schedule continues through July 3, 2021, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 P.M; Fridays at 8:00 P.M; … Continue reading Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS starring Jomar Tagatac Marks San Francisco Playhouse’s Return To The Stage, Jun. 8 – Jul. 3

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Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS starring Jomar Tagatac Marks San Francisco Playhouse’s Return To The Stage, beginning Jun. 8

Jeanne Sakata’s HOLD THESE TRUTHS starring Jomar Tagatac Marks San Francisco Playhouse’s Return To The Stage, beginning Jun. 8 https://wp.me/p8ilTC-9fi
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Lauren Yee’s KING OF THE YEE’s Garners Five SFBATCC Excellence in Theatre Awards; Francis Jue Wins for Principal Actor in KING OF THE YEES and Featured Actor in THE LANGUAGE LESSON

Lauren Yee’s KING OF THE YEE’s Garners Five SFBATCC Excellence in Theatre Awards; Francis Jue Wins for Principal Actor in KING OF THE YEES and Featured Actor in THE LANGUAGE LESSON https://wp.me/p8ilTC-6im Continue reading Lauren Yee’s KING OF THE YEE’s Garners Five SFBATCC Excellence in Theatre Awards; Francis Jue Wins for Principal Actor in KING OF THE YEES and Featured Actor in THE LANGUAGE LESSON

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