AKUMA-SHIN AT SACRED FOOLS THEATER (AEA THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE)
I am proud to announce that I will be playing Emiko Ogata in Sacred Fools Theater Company's new mainstage theatrical production, Akuma-shin.
Akuma-shin
written by Kenley Smith
directed by Scott Leggett (BeaverQuest!, Neverwhere, Skullduggery)
MARCH 30 - APRIL 28, 2018
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm, Sundays @ 7pm
Tickets: $15 (Previews: $10) - Click here to purchase tickets.
The Broadwater Theater, Mainstage, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA 90038
WORLD PREMIERE! In 1956, a giant kaiju (monster) destroys Tokyo and sends seismic waves of fear, anger and ignorance through generations. Facts are questioned, history is alternatively written and modern politics is set against primal religion in this ferociously civilized cautionary tale of two nations coping with their own damaged legacies. Can humanity reckon with the monsters that rise against us, the ones that live within us all?
HELPFUL ARTICLES TO READ BEFORE ATTENDING OUR "ALTERNATE REALITY" SHOW:
The original Godzilla movie was a metaphor for the devastating effects of nuclear weapons.
A Brief History of Norman Mailer
William F. Buckley Jr., the intellectual force behind the modern American conservative movement
“…a play that ricochets between parodic mockumentary, whimsical alternative history, allusive movie-geek trivia game and moody metaphysical thriller.”- LAWeekly
Terrific performances and an ingenious production design…” - StageSceneLA
“Director Scott Leggett weaves together stylish video projections, spectacular lighting effects and searing, high-decibel sound to theatrically suggest what the production cannot literally show — the monumental, pulse-pounding physical presence of Akuma-shin.” - LAWeekly
"David Wilcoxis excellent as Buckley; more of an incarnation than an impersonation, he captures the man’s mannerisms and essence in a caustically witty portrayal. Levi is also very good as Capote, aptly approximating Truman’s vocal delivery; he’s particularly fine in his monologue about encountering the beast in Vietnam. Parducci brings bluster to the pugnacious Mailer, but is even better as Curtis LeMay, grimly preparing for a bomb drop that will likely kill many civilians.”- Stage Raw
“The production benefits from the excellent stagecraft of the artistic staff…” - Paul Myrvold’s Theater Notes
THREE CHEN SISTERS - 陈氏三姐妹 - EPISODE THREE ("Thanksgiving Episode")
I had the great pleasure of working with up and coming director, Elaine Wong, on her digital series, "Three Chen Sisters". In this wacky ensemble comedy, I play the oldest of three Chinese sisters who must abide by her mother's traditional expectations to wed, while attempting to develop her own sense of independence. The talented cast also includes Joanne Chew, Hana Wu, Grace Shen, Anthony Tai, Juston Graber and Christian Henley. Our excellent Director of Photography is Anthony Kai Tung Liu and our amazing Composer is Peter Lam.
UPDATE: We're excited to announce that we are official selections in the following Film Festivals:
Silicon Beach Film Festival
April 26th @ 7:30 pm
Cinemark 18 & XD
6081 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Independent Filmmakers Showcase 2018
May 4 @ 4:30 pm
Pacific Theaters at The Grove Los Angeles
189 The Grove
Los Angeles, CA 90036