Tea, With Music
East West Players
( 11/08/2012 - 12/09/2012 )
Running Time: 90 minutes
In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the seminal play TEA by critically-acclaimed playwright Velina Hasu Houston, East West Players dares to present this story as a new musical. TEA, WITH MUSIC is about a group of Japanese war brides from World War II, now living in Kansas, who gather for a farewell tea ceremony for one of their friends who has mysteriously passed away. Featuring: Joan Almedilla, Tiffany-Marie Austin, Yumi Iwama, Jennie Kwan, and Janet Song. In community partnership with Japanese American Cultural & Community Center and USC Center for Japanese Religions and Culture.
Tickets
This production closed on 12/09/2012
Schedule
Wednesday - Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm
Venue Information
David Henry Hwang Theater
120 N. Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 (map)
Box Office 213 - 625-7000 x 20
Lot 7 pay parking $7 all day, Aiso Parking Lot, and Street Parking
Directors / Designers
Velina Hasu Houston Playwright
Nathan Wang Composer
Velina Hasu Houston Lyricist
Jon Lawrence Rivera Director
Jaclyn Kalkhurst Stage Manager
Giovanni Ortega Choreographer
Nathan Wang Music Director
John H. Binkley Scenic Designer
Mylette Nora Costume Designer
Adam Blumenthal Lighting Designer
Bob Blackburn Sound Designer
Ken Takemoto Prop Designer
Adam Flemming Video/Projection Designer
Paige Fodor Assistant Stage Manager
Melissa Kim Assistant Director
Cast
Joan Almedilla Himiko Hamilton
Tiffany-Marie Austin Atsuko Yamamoto
Yumi Iwama Setsuko Banks
Jennie Kwan Teruko Mackenzie
Janet Song Chizuye Juarez
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Reviews
LA Weekly (read review)
"...see this powerful, polished premiere." - Rebecca Haithcoat
StageSceneLA (read review)"...elucidates, entertains, and enchants in equal measure." - Steven Stanley