Category Archives: The Arts

L.A. Giveaway: Opening Night of ‘Christmas in Hanoi’ at East West Players

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 2/13/2013: Congrats to Jacqueline Wu! So here’s the deal. I’m on the Board of East West Players (EWP), the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest running professional theater of color in the country. Since … Continue reading →

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Stories of Immigrant Elders: Wisdom from the Indian Ice Cream Man

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jeff

We talk so many times about conflict between ethnic groups that it is refreshing to hear a story where two people from what seem to be vastly different backgrounds find common ground.  Author and photographer Tiburon tells this story of … Continue reading →

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How I Rediscovered The Theater Arts By Making A YouTube Video

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Guest Writer

By Dominic Mah I used to be a theater guy. Up to the early 00’s I ran a Bay Area theater company specializing in original rock musicals. I moved to Los Angeles to pursue films, and lately I’ve been working … Continue reading →

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Where Are The Asians In La Jolla Playhouse’s The Nightingale?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Edward

Within the Asian American theater and entertainment community, a huge uproar is in the air after the announcement was made on who the cast members were for La Jolla Playhouse‘s The Nightingale, a musical set in feudal China. This came … Continue reading →

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Narratives of the Vietnamese War & Diaspora

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Mina

Compelling stories and powerful images allow us to remember or learn our histories. Here are three different narratives of the Vietnamese diaspora experience, expressed through three different mediums: a memoir essay, chlorophyl prints, and a novel.

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LA Ticket Giveaway: Tickets to 2012 Kollaboration Los Angeles

Posted on July 10, 2012 by jozjozjoz

8Asians is proud to be a media partner for Kollaboration Los Angeles. This edition of Kollaboration features a special treat– for the first time ever, David Choi and his father Ray Choi, will be doing a special performance!! Did you … Continue reading →

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Breaking The Silence: Vagina Monologues and Domestic Violence

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Guest Writer

by Erin Jerri Malonzo Pangilinan I am a domestic violence survivor. It’s hard to have courage to speak these words to my family and close friends, let alone write that sentence for publication. I was afraid to talk about it. … Continue reading →

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Manhood Posters Celebrate Asian American Masculinity

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Tim

A new series of posters from San Francisco artist, Deborah Enrile Lao celebrates Asian American masculinity. The series, titled “Manhood,” consists of screen printed posters of five iconic Asian American men—Richard Aoki, George Takei, Jeremy Lin, Bruce Lee and DJ … Continue reading →

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LA Area Giveaway: Tickets to East West Players’ 46th Anniversary Visionary Awards Dinner

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 4/27/2012: Congrats to the winner, Eymard Meneses Cabling who said, “…I would love to attend the Gala to show my support, learn more about the involvement of Asians in the entertainment industry, and to be humbled in the presence … Continue reading →

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8Questions With Make Believe Review

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Koji Steven Sakai

People often think that the Internet has destroyed literature. But Kai Wu doesn’t think that’s necessarily the case. That’s why she started, Make Believe Review, a website dedicated to showcasing short stories from various writers. Full disclosure, Kai is a … Continue reading →

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The Romance of Magno Rubio Nominated For 5 LA Weekly Theatre Awards

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jeff

Fil-Am Ako reports that The Romance of Magno Rubio, a play based on a short story by Filipino American writer Carlos Bulosan, has been nominated for 5 LA Weekly Theatre Awards.  The play by Lonnie Carter is about is about … Continue reading →

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East West Players Announce Faces of the Future Playwriting Competition Winners

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Guest Writer

This review was originally posted on Blogging Los Angeles and has been republished here with permission. By Chris The LA-based Asian-American theater group East West Players recently announced winners of their “Faces of the Future” playwriting competition. The competition “explores … Continue reading →

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