Asian American Theatre Company's F.O.B./F.O.P.
Asian American Theatre Company presents
A Revival of David Henry Hwang's F.O.B. (Fresh Off the Boat)
paired with
Sean Lim's F.O.P. (Fresh Off the Plane)
Running March 24-April 10, 2005 at the Magic Theatre (Building D, Fort Mason) in San Francisco.
On F.O.B.: "Grace, Dale, and Steve, three twenty-something year olds in 1978 explore this Chinese and Chinese American identities among the Bee Gees, Chinese food, and ancient Chinese ghosts. In this revival, Mitzie Abe directs three actors in their 40s and 50s who revisit this moment in Asian American history through the characters in this play. Starring Randall Nakano, Dennis Yen and Vicki Zabarte."
On F.O.P.: "Three twenty-something year olds battle the quarterlife crisis and explore their Korean and Korean American identities on a plane ride to Korea. Hoping to reclaim the baggage their parents lost on their way to America, these characters discover that traveling begins with what you must leave behind. Written and directed by AATC Artistic Director Sean Lim. Starring Karla Acosta, Leon Goertzen and Daniel Lee."
The plays run simultaneously on each performance date. CHSA members can receive a "friends of" discount on tickets. Please email events@chsa.org for more information.
A Revival of David Henry Hwang's F.O.B. (Fresh Off the Boat)
paired with
Sean Lim's F.O.P. (Fresh Off the Plane)
Running March 24-April 10, 2005 at the Magic Theatre (Building D, Fort Mason) in San Francisco.
On F.O.B.: "Grace, Dale, and Steve, three twenty-something year olds in 1978 explore this Chinese and Chinese American identities among the Bee Gees, Chinese food, and ancient Chinese ghosts. In this revival, Mitzie Abe directs three actors in their 40s and 50s who revisit this moment in Asian American history through the characters in this play. Starring Randall Nakano, Dennis Yen and Vicki Zabarte."
On F.O.P.: "Three twenty-something year olds battle the quarterlife crisis and explore their Korean and Korean American identities on a plane ride to Korea. Hoping to reclaim the baggage their parents lost on their way to America, these characters discover that traveling begins with what you must leave behind. Written and directed by AATC Artistic Director Sean Lim. Starring Karla Acosta, Leon Goertzen and Daniel Lee."
The plays run simultaneously on each performance date. CHSA members can receive a "friends of" discount on tickets. Please email events@chsa.org for more information.
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