LAist + KCET ARTBOUND Screening Series continues with a screening of East West Players: A Home on Stage. The renowned theatre company has been around since 1965 and continues to produce groundbreaking new work. As a home to Asian American artists, East West Players remains committed to “raising the visibility of the Asian American experience by presenting inventive world-class theatrical productions, developing artists of color, and providing impactful youth education programs.” This new documentary will explore the company’s history and lasting legacy. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion led by Antonia Cereijido (she/her), host of the Imperfect Paradise podcast from LAist Studios. Bar concessions will be available starting at 6 p.m.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Zandi De Jesus (she/her), actress
Yu Gu (she/her), director
Tamlyn Tomita (she/her), actress
ABOUT THE FILM
“East West Players: A Home on Stage” - Wed., Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. on KCET / Fri., Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal
East West Players theatre company has been a home for Asian American artists such as George Takei, John Cho, Daniel Dae Kim, James Hong and many others featured in this documentary. Through candid conversations about the creative process, the film chronicles the 58-year history of the longest running ethnic theatre in the United States, founded by a group of rebellious Asian American actors in 1965. The theatre troupe continues to produce works and educational programs that give voice to the Asian American experience.
27 сен 2024
