THE COFFEE PLAYS are coming to San Diego International Fringe Festival, May 2023. Click on THE COFFEE PLAYS in the menu atop this page, or choose CONTINUE READING for active links. These go to SDFringe.org/The-Coffee-Plays FOR TICKETS, or AsianStoryTheater.org/The-Coffee-Plays for program information. Shows are 4pm on 5/18, 6pm on 5/20, 1pm on 5/21, 9pm on …
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NOT WORKING
A New Musical for a Changed World (tickets are here) Even as America struggles with the tidal wave that Covid-19 continues to be, there are experiences unique to different communities. NOT WORKING uses music to help shed light on some of these, illuminating secrets and surprises along with pains that are all too familiar. And …
Targets
TARGETS is a new collaborative play focusing on the American history of targeting specific API communities for prejudice and racism. Historical figures, celebrity impressions, and new characters, along with short segments from various past Asian Story Theater shows are included. Real issues, but this is entertainment not a lecture. Think of it as history as …
The Golden Rule
Premiering in the oft-delayed, but now confirmed 2022 San Diego Fringe Festival! Performances June 6-12 can be reserved here, for the very reasonable cost of one Golden Eagle ($10). Cast including Christina Murguia, Nick Abadilla, Rhys Green, Byron Ladue, Gingerlily Lowe, and Kent Brisby. Have a peek at this intro clip. Also here is the …
THE GOLDEN RULE is Free in Chula Vista this week!
The City of Chula Vista has recently announced “Create Chula Vista,” funding to bring outstanding arts programs to their city, and THE GOLDEN RULE has been chosen as the very first program to be invited. Partnering with the Central City Library at 363 F Street in Chula Vista, THE GOLDEN RULE will perform Wednesday June …
Ready or not…June 26-27
More information at the READY OR NOT page.
Season auditions
Season auditions for Asian Story Theater’s 2021-22 season, including 3 productions planned for a combination of in-person and online presentation, are being scheduled May 8-9-10 via Zoom. The projects require a diverse cast, any age from 5 to 105. Most roles require some musical skills, which can be vocal or instrumental. Note that several in-person …
The Ox Tail
Those four guys who got lost
In 1969, after decades of volcanic activity, Mauna Ulu erupted on the big island of Hawaii, sending fountains of lava up to 2000 feet high. Just in case, the Hawaii tsunami warning sirens were sounded–which the radio clearly announced as a test. But four guys never got the word. After practicing all night for their …
The Golden Rule previews
Previews focusing on individual characters from the show are being presented to limited audiences for additional development, facilitated by project consultants and academic advisors. As live performances near, the previews will be screened live as Facebook events with these resources available to respond to questions. Ah Toy (Chinese) narrative: Williams (African American) narrative: Kanaka Jack (Hawaiian) narrative: …