1990-2000

• 1990-1991
• 1991-1992
• 1992-1993
• 1993-1994
• 1994-1995
• 1995-1996
• 1996-1997
• 1997-1998
• 1998-1999
• 1999-2000

1990-1991

MADAME MAO
written by Henry Ong
performed by Kim Miyori
directed by Robin M. McKee
co-production with Waterburg Productions
Second Stage
July 6-29, 1990

“… This one-woman show probes at the rise and fall of Jiang Qing, who, after her marriage to Communist Chinese leader Mao Tse Tung, eventually spearheaded the cultural revolution.” (AATC press release; CEMA AATC Archives UCSB)

I’M ON A MISSION FROM BUDDHA (tour)
written and performed by Lane Nishikawa
in association with Julia Morgan Theater
Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley
July 8-13, 1990
in association with New World Festival
New World Festival
August 17-19, 1990

YANKEE DAWG YOU DIE
written by Philip Kan Gotanda
directed by Lane Nishikawa
produced by Eric Hayashi
Main Stage
September 5-October 14, 1990
extended through November 4, 1990
cast: Ken Narasaki, Kelvin Han Yee
On Tour
cast: Lane Nishikwa, David Kim
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
November 10, 1990
Bowker Auditorium, New World Theater
November 8, 1990
cast: Ken Narasaki, David Kim
El Teatro Campesino, San Juan Bautista
presented in association with El Teatro Campesino
November 17-December 16, 1990

A QUESTION OF LOYALTY
written by Hiroshi Kashiwagi
produced by Tale Spinner Theater
an AATC Studio Series presentation
cast: Michael Ordoña, Joanne Takahashi
November 14-December 9, 1991

EYE OF THE COCONUT
written by Jeannie Barroga
directed by Anne Fajilan
Main Stage
January 30-February 24, 1991

I’M ON A MISSION FROM BUDDHA
written and performed by Lane Nishikawa
produced and directed by Eric Hayashi
in association with Los Angeles Theater Company
Los Angeles Theater Company
February 12-March 3, 1991
extended March 19-April 14, 1991

YANKEE DAWG YOU DIE
written by Philip Kan Gotanda
directed by Lane Nishikawa
produced by Eric Hayashi
cast: Ken Narasaki, David Kim
in association with Julia Morgan Theater
February 13-March 9, 1991

TOKYO BOUND
written and performed by Amy Hill
directed by Anne Etue
produced by Tokyo Bound Productions
Main Stage
April 5-28, 1991

I’M ON A MISSION FROM BUDDHA (tour)
written and performed by Lane Nishikawa
Caminito Theater
April 11, 1991
Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley
May 31-June 8, 1991

1991-1992

RICH RELATIONS
written by David Henry Hwang
directed by Simon Fill
produced by Eric Hayashi
cast: Lane Nishikawa, Ken Narasaki, Sharon Iwai, Janis Chow, Andrea Stevens
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
July 10-August 4, 1991

BENEFIT: DAVID HENRY HWANG’S M. BUTTERFLY
opening night to benefit AATC
Curran Theater, San Francisco
August 7, 1991

TSUNAMI SERIES: The Exponential Arts Program
produced by Eric Hayashi
Main Stage
January 15-February 12, 1992

LAYERS/FAT LADY SINGS
written and performed by Sachiko Nakamura
January 15-19, 1992

FIRST GENERATION STIGMAS
written and performed by Winston Tong
January 22-26, 1992

TAXI KARMA and THE DISSIDENT
written and performed by Canyon Sam
January 29-February 2, 1992

SEX, LOVE AND MARRIAGE
written and performed by Charlie Chin
February 5-9, 1992

SYMPOSIUM IN MANILA
written and performed by Han Ong
February 8-12, 1992

TAXI KARMA AND THE DISSIDENT
written and performed by Canyon Sam
an AATC Exponential Arts Program presentation
Main Stage
February 20-March 1, 1992

UNCLE TADAO
written by R.A. Shiomi
directed by Lane Nishikawa
produced by Eric Hayashi
Main Stage
cast: Bonnie Akimoto, Montgomery Hom, Sharon Iwai, Randall Nakano, Ken Narasaki, Jim Pawlak
April 14-May 17, 1992

EURIPIDES’ TROJAN WOMEN
directed by Dennis Lowry
produced by First Studio Production Company
an AATC Studio Series presentation
cast: Fe Bongolan, Kira Onodera, Ramona Bajema, Lari Walter, Susie Takeda, Karen Lee, Jennie Yee, Debora Iyall, Ronald Rosario, Ana Ruiz
Second Stage
March 20-April 5, 1992
extended through May 19, 1992

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S MERCHANT OF VENICE
directed by Christina Yao
produced by Bridge and Gate Productions
an AATC Studio Series presentation
cast: Cristina Ablaza, David Akina, Patty Cachapero, Louise Fong, Jim Hirabayashi, Michael Chih-Ming Hornbuckle, Dennis Magliocco, Steven Ortiz, Lawrence Thoo
Second Stage
May 7-24, 1992

ANATOMY OF A SPRINGROLL
written and performed by Paul Kwan and Arnold Iger
directed by Paul Kwan and Arnold Iger
produced by Persona Grata Productions
an AATC Exponential Arts Program presentation
Main Stage
May 21-31, 1992

“BEAM ME UP, ANTON”: THREE ONE ACTS BY ANTON CHEKHOV
THE EVILS OF TOBACCO, SWAN SONG, THE BEAR
directed by Rick Shiomi
produced by Morning Sun Productions
an AATC Studio Series presentation
Second Stage
June 25-July 12, 1992

BENEFIT: SAVE AATC FUNDRAISER
performers: Lane Nishikawa, Charlie Chin, Don Bajema, Kelvin Han Yee, Actors Anonymous
Main Stage
June 27, 1992

1992-1993

INNER LIFE
written by Richard Haratani
directed by Wilbur Obata
produced by Eric Hayashi
cast: Juliette Chen, Sammie Choy, Tim Franklin, Frances Lee Hall, Kelly Diem Nguyen
Second Stage
August 5-30, 1992

DRAGON DREAM
written by Dennis Dun and Cynthia Leung
performed by Dennis Dun
directed by Paul Hellyer
produced by Dragon Dream Productions
an AATC Exponential Arts Program presentation
Main Stage
August 18-September 13, 1992

THE DREAM OF KITAMURA
written by Philip Kan Gotanda
an AATC Intensive Workshop presentation
Third Stage
cast: Taka Aizawa, Rose A. David, Victor Koga, Michael Lee, Simon Lee, Todd Nakagawa, Naomi Noda, Susie Takeda, Nancy Wong, Peter Wong, Shan Shan Wu
August 27-October 5, 1992

F.O.B.
written by David Henry Hwang
directed by Rick Shiomi
produced by Eric Hayashi
cast: Karen Lee, Lane Nishikawa, Kelvin Han Yee
Main Stage
September 15-October 11, 1992
extended through November 1, 1992
on tour:
San Jose State University
Oct 23 – 25, 1992
Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley
November 5-14, 1992

THE LAST SPIRIT BOXER
written and performed by Charlie Chin
directed by Bill Chen
Second Stage
November 3-22, 1992

WEBSTER STREET BLUES
written by Warren Sumio Kubota
directed by Lane Nishikawa
Main Stage
cast: Janis Chow, Mari Kobara, Todd Nakagawa, Greg Watanabe
November 17-December 20, 1992
extended January 17-February 7, 1993

I’M ON A MISSION FROM BUDDHA (tour)
written and performed by Lane Nishikawa
directed by Eric Hayashi
in association with Julia Morgan Theater
Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley
November 19-20, 1992

THE HOLIDAY SHOW
written and performed by Winter Magic Players and Richard Haratani
produced by Winter Magic Productions
an AATC Studio Series presentation
cast: Linda Chuan, Miyuki Fujii, Michael Lee, Naomi Noda, Kira Onodera, Machiko Saito, Susie Takeda, Pete Wong, Jennie Yee, Frank L. Young
Second Stage
December 2-20, 1992

THE LAST SPIRIT BOXER
written and performed by Charlie Chin
directed by Bill Chen
in association with Julia Morgan Theater
Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley
December 4-5, 1992

THE DREAM OF KITAMURA
written by Philip Kan Gotanda
directed by Lane Nishikawa
produced by Rice Cracker Student Productions
an AATC Community Stage presentation
cast: Victor Koga, Michael Lee, Simon Lee, Susie Takeda, Nancy Wong, Pete Wong
Third Stage
January 14-31, 1993

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
written by David Mamet
directed by Dennis Lowry
produced by Running Train Productions
an AATC Studio Series presentation
Second Stage
January 14-February 7, 1993

TOKYO BOUND
written and performed by Amy Hill
directed by Anne Etue
produced by Tokyo Bound Productions
in association with AATC and Julia Morgan Theater
Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley
February 5-7, 1993

I’M ON A MISSION FROM BUDDHA (tour)
written and performed by Lane Nishikawa
directed by Eric Hayashi
University of California, Santa Cruz
February 22, 1993

AN EVENING WITH CHARLIE CHIN
written and performed by Charlie Chin
Main Stage
February 10-28, 1993

BENEFIT: AATC 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA BENEFIT
performers: Al Manalo, Kennedy Kabasares, Tessie Chua, Charlie Chin, Culture Clash, Theatre Au Naturel
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
February 26, 1993

FISH HEAD SOUP
written and directed by Philip Kan Gotanda
produced by Eric Hayashi and Pamela A. Wu
cast: Randall Nakano, Diane Emiko Takei, Greg Watanabe, Kelvin Han Yee
Main Stage
March 17-April 4, 1993
extended through April 25, 1993

BENEFIT: I’M ON A MISSION FROM BUDDHA
written and performed by Lane Nishikawa
with Pearl Ubungen and Sachiko Nakamura (May 7) and Eth-Noh-Tec (May
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
May 7-8, 1993

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE AND I’M ON A MISSION FROM BUDDHA
written by Lane Nishikawa
directed by Wilbur Obata
I’M ON A MISSION FROM BUDDHA
performed by Lane Nishikawa
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
performed by Greg Watanabe
Main Stage
May 20-June 5, 1993

NEW WORLD
written by Daniel Weber
directed by Virginia Abascal
produced by Premiere Productions
in association with AATC
cast: Sammie Choy, William Hammond, Montgomery Hom, Anderson Lim, Frank Liu, Steve Uchida
Second Stage
June 3-June 27, 1993

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
written by Lane Nishikawa
directed by Wilbur Obata
performed by Greg Watanabe
Main Stage
June 10-26, 1993

1993-1994

BENEFIT: AARISINGS ASIAN AMERICAN MULTI-ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL
produced by AATC and ShockwAAve Records
performers: In-Cite, One Vision, Fists of Fury, Eva Marie Chew, Byron Yee, Dangerous Images, Jim Wong, Tessie Chua, AATC Players
Main Stage
July 31, 1993

THE LAST SPIRIT BOXER
written and performed by Charlie Chin
directed by Bill Chen
Main Stage
September 30-October 24, 1993

BENEFIT: KANOJO FALL 1993 FASHION SHOW AND FUNDRAISER
presented by AATC and Kanojo Fashions
The Miyako Hotel, San Francisco
October 9, 1993

ARTHUR AND LEILA
gala opening night benefit for AATC
written by Cherylene Lee
directed by Amy Mueller
produced by Brava! for Women in the Arts
cast: Irene Tsu, Dana Lee
Bay Front Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
October 30, 1993

BENEFIT: AARISINGS II ASIAN AMERICAN MULTI-ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL
Co-produced with ShockwAAve Records
performers: In-Cite, One Vision, New Godzilla Theater, Expo, Eva Marie Chew, Step By Step
Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
November 12, 1993

GODZILLAS IN THE MIST
written by New Godzilla Theater (ensemble)
directed by Lane Nishikawa
assistant director George Despues
Ohana Cultural Center, Oakland
December 10-11, 1993

BENEFIT: 21ST ANNIVERSARY GALA BENEFIT
performers: Cycles, Jim Wong, New Godzilla Theater, Jennifer Ong
Main Stage
January 22, 1994

DAY STANDING ON ITS HEAD
written by Philip Kan Gotanda
directed by Philip Kan Gotanda and Marya Mazor
presented by AATC and Berkeley Repertory Theater
cast: Bonnie Akimoto, Juliette Chen, David Furumoto, William Ellis Hammond, Michael Chih Ming Hornbuckle, Michael Edo Keane, Ken Narasaki, Diana C. Weng, Jennie S. Yee
Main Stage
March 29-April 24, 1994

SACRED GRAFFITEA
written by Harold S. Byun, Patty Cachapero, Juliette Chen, Miyuki Fujii, Judy Hamaguchi, Julia Kim, Eugene Pak, Michael Premsrirat, Suz Takeda, Jennie S. Yee
performed by Aya Ogawa
produced and directed by George Despues and Diane Emiko Takei
Second Stage
May 20-21, 1994

NO TINIKLING ALLOWED
written by Patty Cachapero, Wilma B. Consul, Kennedy Kabasares, Al Manalo, Leo Legaspi, Rex Navarette, Vince Sales
performed by Patty Cachapero, Kevin B. Camia, Marissa Esperanza, Catubig, Wilma B. Consul, George Ocorro Dyogi, Kennedy Kabasares, Al Manalo, Alan Quismorio
produced and directed by George Despues
Second Stage
June 10-11, 1994

AMERICAN SEOUL
written by Harold S. Byun, Aileen Cho, Chungmi Kim, Amy Moon, Eugene Pak, Florence Yoo
performed by Harold S. Byun, Amy Moon, Aya Ogawa
directed by Diane Emiko Takei
Second Stage
June 21-July 17, 1994

1994-1995

BENEFIT: AARISINGS III ASIAN AMERICAN MULTI-ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL
produced with AA-shock productions in association with AArisings Records
performers: Al Manalo, Ronnie Rosero, D-Dra, Joyce Halili, Drew, Marr Mondragon, Mocha Soul, AATC Players, BTS (July 23); Pinay Divas, Chris Macalino, AATC Players, Russell Tam, Distinguished Gentlemen, The Publick Enema, Ronnie Rosero, Art Hirahara, Brown Honey (July 30)
Main Stage
July 23 and 30, 1994

IN DEEP SHABU SHABU
written and produced by The Rough Edge Writers
performed by The 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors
directed by Marc Hayashi
Second Stage
September 20-October 1, 1994

CHAT
readings, music and dance performances by South Asian writers
directed by Tehmina Khan
produced by Kartar Dhillon
an AATC presentation
written by Siddhartha Chakrvarti, Shaffiq Essaee, Kartar Dhillon, Tehmina Khan, Ginu Kamani, Huma Dar
performed by Siddhartha Chakravarti, Huma Dar, Kartar Dhillon, Shaffiq Essajee, Ivan Jagirdar, David Jenkins, Tehmina Kahn, Ginu Kamani, Sheela Kinhal, Supna Kohli, Mona Mehta, Shoba Mahadev, Purvi Mistry, Sejal Patel, Anita Rao, Gitanjali Sakhuja, Kavitha Sreeharsha
Second Stage
October 14-15, 1994

AN EVENING OF ASIAN GHOST TALES
adaptations by Isaac Ho, Miyasaka, Suz Takeda
directed by Wilbur Obata
produced by Judy Yoko Hamaguchi and Isaac Ho
cast: Feodor Chin, Willard Chin, Miyuki Fujii, Frances Lee Hall, Nicole Hikari, Jennie S. Yee, Hayato Yoshida, Peter J. Wong
Second Stage
October 26-29 and November 3-4, 1994

LIFT THE YELLOW VEIL
readings of erotic works by Asian Pacific Islander American artists
writings by Brenda Joy Lem, Vanessa Marzan Deza, Minal Hajratwala, Eveline Wu, Miyuki Fujii, Michael Premsrirat, Judy Yoko Hamaguchi, Philip Kan Gotanda, Joyce Nako, Suz Takeda, David Henry Hwang and Prince, Justin Chin, Geraldine Kudaka
performed by Minal Hajratwala, Eveline Wu, Miyuki Fujii, Michael Premsrirat, Diana C. Weng, Joe Ozu, Suz Takeda, Jennie S. Yee, Peter Kim, Pearl Wong, Justin Chin
curated by Michael Premsrirat and Diane Emiko Takei
directed by Diane Emiko Takei
produced by Michael Premsrirat
Second Stage
November 5, 1994

IN THE DOMINION OF NIGHT
written by Philip Kan Gotanda, Dan Kuramoto, Danny Yamamoto, Taiji Miyagawa
directed by Diane Emiko Takei
produced by Pamela A. Wu
performed by Joe Ozu and The New Orientals, featuring Mr. Moto
Main Stage
December 14-18, 1994

WAKING THE RED DRAGON
readings and painting performance by Asian Pacific Islander American women writers
written and performed by AATC’s Asian Pacific Islander Women Writers Group
directed by Pamela A. Wu
produced by Miyuki Fujii
Second Stage
January 6-7, 1995

NOTICE HOW SHE’S HER GAIT’S BUT A LIMPLY GALLOP
written by The Rough Edge Writers
performed by The 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors
directed by Michael Torres
Second Stage
January 12-14 and 19-21, 1995

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
written by Diane Yen-Mei Wong
directed by Marc Hayashi
produced by Pamela A. Wu
cast: Karen Amano, Fe Bongolan, Linda Chuan, William Ellis Hammond, Karen Lee
Main Stage
February 15-March 12, 1995

WAKING THE RED DRAGON
readings and painting performance
Seventh Annual Taking Shapes Series at BRAVA! for Women in the Arts
written and performed by AATC’s Asian Pacific Islander Women Writers Group
directed by Cianna Stewart
produced by Joey Xander and BRAVA! for Women in the Arts
BRAVA! Theater Center
April 7-9, 1995

THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL MUSIC AND COMEDY REVIEW
performers: MC and comedian Kevin Kataoka, DJ Andy Kawakami, One Vision, Nothing In Common, K’Rizma, In-Cite, AATC Players
presented with the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
produced by Nelson Wong and Pamela A. Wu
AMC Kabuki 8 Theaters
April 22, 1995

PERSIMMON LIPS
written and performed by SHAG, Asian Pacific Women’s Collective
directed by Cianna P. Stewart
produced by Tonia Chen and Joyce Lu with Judy Yoko Hamaguchi
Second Stage
May 19-21, 1995

WEAVING VOICES
written and performed by Asian AIDS Project’s Love Like This Theater Ensemble
co-production with Asian AIDS Project
directed by Louie Pascasio
Main Stage
May 31-June 4, 1995

COFFEEHOUSE READINGS
readings by Margaret Schulze, Raymond Wong, Denise Teraoka, Jeff Leong, Lisa Tao, Isaac Ho, Suz Takeda, Timothy Aaron Calunod
produced and curated by Judy Yoko Hamaguchi
Second Stage
June 27, 1995

IN THE WORKS
written and performed by Galileo High School Drama Students
produced and directed by Jennie S. Yee
Second Stage
June 2-3, 1995

SPREE OF THE MOMENT
performers: Judith Kajiwara, Takako Hasegawa, Mutsuko Fukuda, Anita Chang, Pablo Carvallo, Mark Siebert, Greg Murai
directed by Cary Matsumura
Second Stage
June 9-10, 1995

CLEVELAND RAINING
written by Sung J. Rno
directed by Octavio Solis
produced with Thick Description
cast: Karen Amano, Karen Lee, Michael Torres, Kelvin Han Yee
Main Stage
June 13-July 2, 1995

EROTICA TOO!
readings by Tim Calunod, Mary Cheng, Judy Yoko Hamaguchi, Isaac Ho, Michael Premsrirat, Suz Takeda, Denise Uyehara, Hayato Yoshida
dancers: Linda Chuan & Lynn Imanaka
directed by Judy Yoko Hamaguchi and Suz Takeda
produced by Judy Yoko Hamaguchi
Second Stage
June 16-17, 1995

CHANGE OF VOICE
written and performed by San Francisco Unified School District’s “Reflections” contest winners with Riot Act Theater Company
produced by Judy Yoko Hamaguchi
Second Stage
June 23-24, 1995

1995-1996

A LANGUAGE OF THEIR OWN
written by Chay Yew
directed by Tim Dang
produced by Pamela A. Wu
lighting by Rick Martin
music by Francis Wong, Elliot Humberto Kavee
cast: Art Desuyo, Merv Maruyama, Eric Newton, Alan S. Quismorio
Main Stage
January 5-February 4, 1996

S.A.M. I AM
written by Garrett H. Omata
directed by Karen Amano
produced by Pamela A. Wu
cast: Noel Benoza, Mark Fossen, Todd Nakagawa, Sarah Sloan, Luis Saguar, Diana Weng, Liane Yasumoto
Main Stage
March 14-April 7, 1996

NO BIG HAIR, PLEASE!
written by AATC’s Women Writer’s Group
performed by Jenny Goto, Frances Lee Hall, Judy Yoko Hamaguchi, Suz Haruno Takeda
directed by Diane Emiko Takei
produced by Pamela A. Wu
set design by Jenny Goto, Hajime Hamaguchi

TSUNAMI SERIES
produced by Pamela A. Wu
a Main Stage Production
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ASIAN MEN (BUT DIDN’T GIVE ENOUGH OF A SHIT TO ASK)
written and performed by Manhao Chhor, Royd Yukio Hatta, Radmar Agana Jao, Mark J. Jue, Darrell Kunitomi, Dan Kwong, Alex Luu, Yoshio Moriwaki, Hung Nguyen
directed by Dan Kwong
music performed by Jennifer San Angel and Juliamarie L. Reodica
May 10-12, 1996

HELLO (SEX) KITTY: MAD ASIAN BITCH ON WHEELS
written, directed and performed by Denise Uyehara
sound design by Dan Kwong
additional voices by Danielle Brazell and Jerry Browning
May 17-19, 1996

THE NOT MY FAULT PLAYERS
written by Judy F. Weng, Diana C. Weng, Michael Chih-Ming Hornbuckle, J. West Liang, Joseph F. Wagner, Alan S. Quismorio
directed by Michael Torres
cast: Noel Benoza, Jennifer Dean, Nikki Hikari, J. West Liang, Viet Nguyen, Alan S. Quismorio, Timothy Tow, Diana C. Weng
May 23-26, 1996

1996-1997

YELLOW FEVER
written by R.A. Shiomi
directed by Karen Amano
produced by Pamela Wu
cast: Noel Benoza, Miss “M” Demafeliz, Viet Nguyen, Hawlan Ng, Jeffrey S. Gowan, Suz Takeda, Mark Nelson-Novak
an Emerging Artists’ Project production
Noh Space at Theater Artaud Complex, San Francisco)
November 7-December 7, 1997

R.A.W. (‘CAUSE I’M A WOMAN) AND FREE COUNTRY
an evening of Korean American one-acts
produced by Pamela A. Wu
an Emerging Artists’ Project production
January 9-19, 1997
New Langton Arts, San Francisco
FREE COUNTRY
written by Yongsoo Park
directed by Kathryn Seabron
cast: Hawlan Ng, Brian Yang, Harry Yoon
understudy Sam Sheng
R.A.W. (‘CAUSE I’M A WOMAN)
written by Diana Son
directed by Karen Amano
cast: Kaz Kim, Maria Lin, Karen Lee, Suz Takeda

AN EVENING OF ONE-ACTS
produced by Pamela A. Wu
an Emerging Artists’ Project production
La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley
March 7-8, 1997
R.A.W. (‘CAUSE I’M A WOMAN)
written by Diana Son
directed by Karen Amano
cast: Kaz Kim, Maria Lin, Karen Lee, Suz Takeda
FREE COUNTRY
written by Yongsoo Park
directed by Kathryn Seabron
cast: Hawlan Ng, Brian Yang, Harry Yoon
understudy Sam Sheng
KITTY HASHIMOTO’S SUSHI BEAUTY REGIMEN
written and performed by Suz Takeda
directed by Diane Emiko Takei

GRAVITY FALLS FROM TREES
written by Sung J. Rno
directed by Karen Amano
produced by Pamela A. Wu
cast: Rania Ho, Michael Lopez, Steve Park
a Main Stage Production
Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
June 1-June 22, 1997

1997-1998

BENEFIT: DAVID HENRY HWANG’S GOLDEN CHILD
performance and reception to benefit AATC
Geary Theater, San Francisco
February 27, 1998

I REMEMBER MAPA
written and performed by Alec Mapa
directed by Chay Yew
produced by Pamela A. Wu
a Main Stage Production
Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
March 26-April 12, 1998

THE CHICKENCOOP CHINAMAN
written by Frank Chin
directed by Alberto Isaac
produced by Pamela A. Wu
cast: Noel Benoza, Peter J. Wong, Esperanza Catubig, Christopher Ouellette, Sam Sheng, Andre Andree, Ian Hirsch, Kristen M. Lui, Aaron Lee (understudy), Phil Begin (understudy)
an Emerging Artists Project Presentation
produced in association with the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center
SOMAR Cultural Center, San Francisco
April 30-May 10, 1998

THE UNITED STATES OF ASIAN AMERICA
Asian Pacific Islander American performance series
The 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors’ HATEST GRITS
May 21-22, 1998
Canyon Sam, CAPACITY TO ENTER
May 23-24, 1998
produced in association with the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center
SOMAR Cultural Center, San Francisco

EAT IN, TAKE OUT
written and performed by Charlie Chin
produced in association with the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
June 6, 1998

1998-1999

EAT IN, TAKE OUT
written and performed by Charlie Chin
La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley
August 19, 1998

THE SISTERS MATSUMOTO workshop reading
written by Philip Kan Gotanda
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco
October 2, 1998

THE CRAFT OF THE CHINESE STORYTELLER
written and performed by Charlie Chin
La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley
October 28, 1998

THE BUTCHER’S BURDEN workshop reading
written by Harold S. Byun
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, San Francisco
December 17, 1998

SUZIE WONG IS DEAD! works-in-progress
written and performed by Suz Takeda and Wilma B. Consul
Center for African and African American Arts and Culture / Buriel Clay Theater, San Francisco
January 14-15, 1999
Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Oakland
January 22, 1999

A GIFT FOR MR. HARTELA
workshop reading written by Noel Benoza
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, San Francisco
February 8, 1999

LIFE, LOVE AND LAUGHTER
written and performed by Charlie Chin with Thomas Montoya
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, San Francisco
February 12, 1999

THE CLOUDS, THE OCEAN, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN workshop reading
written by Michael Premsrirat
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, San Francisco
February 20, 1999

THE BUTCHER’S BURDEN workshop reading
written by Harold S. Byun
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, San Francisco
March 4, 1999

WHAT’S HAPA’NING reading
curated by Allison de la Cruz
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, San Francisco
March 11, 1999

YO-YO workshop reading
written by Noel Madlansacay
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, San Francisco
March 20, 1999

API101: IMMIGRATION TO IDENTITY
An evening of monologues written by Philip Kan Gotanda, David Henry Hwang, Noel Madlansacay, R. Zamora Linmark, Naomi Quiñones, Jeannie Barroga, Noel Benoza and Alan Quismorio.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Oakland
March 18-20, 1999

BAHALA NA workshop reading
written by Clarence Coo
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, San Francisco
April 15, 1999

CANNED GOODS workshop reading
written by Silas Jones
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, San Francisco
April 18, 1999

THE UNITED STATES OF ASIAN AMERICA
Asian Pacific Islander American performance series
Sean San Jose, PIECES OF THE QUILT
April 29-30, 1999
The 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors’ HATEST GRITS
May 28-30, 1999
produced in association with the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center
SOMAR Cultural Center, San Francisco

THE BUTCHER’S BURDEN (world premiere)
written by Harold S. Byun
SOMAR Cultural Center, San Francisco
May 1-22, 1999

1999-2000

DRAGON LADY VS. POCHAHONTAS
Written & Performed by Latina Theater Lab and AATC’s Women Writers
La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley
September 23-23, 1999
New Langton Arts, San Francisco
October 14-16, 1999

FUNK AND BEYOND
Performed by Michael Sasaki, Doug Hirai, Jason Jong, David Uyeno, Art Hirahara, Benny Luis, Clay Yoshida, Lara Price, Robert Karimi, Kevin Camia and Gerald Aguon
Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Oakland
October 15, 1999

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD WORLD
Written & Performed by Culture Clash, Latina Theater Lab & 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors
Produced in association with Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center
SomARTS Cultural Center, San Francisco
April 21— May 14, 2000

TSINELAS BALLET
Written and Performed by Tongue In A Mood
Produced in association with Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center
SomARTS Cultural Center, San Francisco
May 25-26, 2000

I HOPE YOU DON’T MIND ME ASKING, BUT…
Written and Performed by Kip Fulbeck
Produced in association with Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center
SomARTS Cultural Center, San Francisco
May 27-28, 2000

FOUR SEASONS
Written and Performed by GAPA
Produced in Association with Gay Asian Pacific Alliance and Queer Cultural Center
SomARTS Cultural Center, San Francisco
June 3-4, 2000

THE MONKEY’S WIFE
Written and Performed by Charlie Chin
Japanese Community and Cultural Center of Northern California
June 17, 2000

READING SERIES

BIKINI BOY
By Daniel McMullin
August 8, 1999

KARAOKE STORIES
By Euijoon Kim
October 17, 1999

REFRIGERATORS
By Judy Soo Hoo
October 30, 1999

TEXAS
By Judy Soo Hoo
November 3, 1999

SUPERFRIENDS OF FLUSHING QUEENS
By Ji Hyun Lee
December 4, 1999

ROLLING THE R’S
By R. Zamora Linmark
December 6, 1999

YEAR OF THE DRAGON — LUNAR NEW YEAR 12-MINUTE PLAYS
The Zen In New Years by Don Chao
What Chinese New Year Means To Me by Charlie Chin
Line Unbroken by Michael Golamco
Hung Bao Or Red Pouch by Gordon CC Liao
Bitter Orange by Dominic Mah
Respect by Michelle Motoyoshi
The Urn by Duy Nguyen
The Redemption Of The Snake by Tim Yamamura
February 12, 2000

HALF LIVES
By Peter Tamaribuchi
March 18, 2000

ROLLING THE R’S
By R. Zamora Linmark
April 8, 2000