As we now plan for our fifth season, Artists at Play will continue to present shows created by Asian American artists, stories of those underrepresented in Los Angeles theatre. Won't you make an online tax-deductible donation to join us in our mission? At the start of the new year, Artists at Play will host a January kick-off event and … Continue reading 2014: Year in Review
"Spare some change? Help make Artists at Play’s next show happen!"
5 Reasons to Support 99 Histories, Artists at Play’s 2014 Productionby Marie-Reine Velez 1. Great work from local artists.Artistic work is not volunteer work! Artists are writers, directors, designers, builders, actors, etc. and we value the work they do for our productions. Your support for [99 Histories] translates to support for local artists. If you prefer to shop at the … Continue reading "Spare some change? Help make Artists at Play’s next show happen!"
99 HISTORIES: Indiegogo
Help Artists at Play bring 99 Histories to Los Angeles! Through our Indiegogo campaign, we have until Friday, July 25 to raise $7,000.See our progress on the right? Click on the image to go to our Indiegogo page. We invite you to watch our video and check out the perks that we're offering. And through our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas, DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. Please consider contributing … Continue reading 99 HISTORIES: Indiegogo
Meet the Director of 99 HISTORIES
Artists at Play is thrilled to announce that the director for our production of 99 Histories will be Leslie Ishii. Leslie Ishii, directorA stage director, actor, teaching artist, and writer, Leslie is a faculty member in the East West Players Asian AmericanTheatre Conservatory (EWP) bringing her commitment to develop liberation and alliance building curriculums in combination with … Continue reading Meet the Director of 99 HISTORIES
Artists at Play Readings 2014
Marabella by Boni B. AlvarezShe Kills Monsters by Qui NguyenContinuing our mission to present stories of underrepresented communities, Artists at Play will develop and showcase two new works to the Los Angeles theatre community for our second springtime reading series.Expanding upon our mainstage fall production, Artists at Play hopes to develop talented writers whose works deserve to … Continue reading Artists at Play Readings 2014
The Plays, Playwrights and Directors
As part of our second reading series, Artists at Play will present Marabella by Boni B. Alvarez along with She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen. Learn more about the respective playwrights and directors below, then join us for the readings on Sunday, April 6. Tickets available here.MarabellaWhen her baby's father loses his wife, Marabella returns … Continue reading The Plays, Playwrights and Directors
What Audiences Are Saying About COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI
Cowboy Versus Samurai has officially premiered in Los Angeles with only two more weekends left! Below are reviews and audience responses, including video from opening night with the playwright, director, and cast. Get your tickets now and join us this Friday/Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 2pm! http://bit.ly/AAPCvsS "... charming and unexpectedly moving comedy... bolstered by … Continue reading What Audiences Are Saying About COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI
COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI: Call for Volunteers
Need a few helping hands as we gear up for the opening of Cowboy Versus Samurai. Please review the following, and let us know if you can spare some time to help bring this show to life. Contact us at ArtistsAtPlayLA@gmail.com for questions and confirmations. THANK YOU! VOLUNTEERS/WORKERS REQUESTS:Sun., 9/15 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. … Continue reading COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI: Call for Volunteers
COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI: Actor’s Perspective
Artists at Play's Julia Cho is pulling double duty for the Los Angeles premiere of Cowboy Versus Samurai. Find out what drew her to this play not only as a producer, but as an actor.Julia Cho and West Liang in rehearsalWhy were you interested in Cowboy Versus Samurai? Little known fact: My first attempt at directing was in … Continue reading COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI: Actor’s Perspective
How I Was Wrong About COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI
by Artists at Play Producer Marie-Reine VelezI have a confession to make to my fellow Artists at Play producers and to our audiences: I didn’t always love Cowboy Versus Samurai. I was biased against the play, and it was totally unjustified. So, why the change of heart?The first time I came across Cowboy Versus Samurai … Continue reading How I Was Wrong About COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI
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