Dear Lodestone supporter:

Thanks to all who supported our ninth season, we'll kick-off our tenth and final season in Dec. with a special performance of an all-new cabaret-style show--LODESTONE AFTER DARK: THE BEGINNING OF THE END hosted by Alec Mapa.  It will be a wild, funny, raunchy celebration of our 10 years with many special surprise guests.  More info. to come soon but this is one show you will not want to miss.

--NEXT YELLOW BOX READING THIS TUES:

A reading of the epic science fiction comedy

FIGHT GIRL BATTLE WORLD

Written by Qui Nguyen

Directed by Jeff Liu

Featuring:  Vic Chao, Cesar Cipriano, Prince Gomolvilas, Elizabeth Ho, Emily Liu, Tohoru Masamune, Rachel Morihiro, Alden Ray and Ryan Wilkins

E-V, the last human female in the universe, is rescued from Battle World by the renegade General D’Ahn and his trusty pilot, J’an Jah.  Together they embark on a search for the last human male, Adon-Ra, a revolutionary who happens to be J’an Jah’s ex-husband.  Trailing them is the bounty hunter Mikah Monoch, sent by the ruthless President Ya-Wi.  Will E-V and Adon-Ra be able to unite and save the human race?  Or will Ya-Wi’s empire hold sway?

TUES, November 11, 2008

8pm

GTC BURBANK

1111-B W. Olive St.

Burbank, CA 91506

(inside George Izay Park, just west of S. Victory Blvd.)

FREE ADMISSION (but donations gladly accepted and encouraged).

FREE PARKING: Park near the jet plane in front of George Izay Park at 1111 W. Olive St.  Walk into the park, past Olive Recreation Center.  GTC Burbank is behind the Rec. Center, facing the softball fields.

NO RSVPS required, however, please arrive at least ten minutes before curtain for seating (which is limited and on a first-come basis).

THERE WILL BE NO LATE ADMISSION!

--2008-09 TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON (BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS):

We are proud to announce the three plays selected for our BEGINNINGS AND ENDINGS Tenth Anniversary season which will be Lodestone's final season before we close up.  Mark your calendars because you will not want to miss our final three productions before we close.  All shows are scheduled to be performed at GTC Burbank:

DECEMBER 11-14, 2008:

LODESTONE AFTER DARK: THE BEGINNING OF THE END

A cabaret-style benefit to kick-off our final season in style.  Join us for a raunchy and entertaining evening of sketches and musical numbers celebrating our past ten years and looking to the future in our own irreverent way.   Special guests and surprises!  ONE WEEKEND ONLY!

MAY 2-JUNE 7, 2009:

The World Premiere of

TEN TO LIFE

By Nic Cha Kim (Trapezoid), Annette Lee (A Dirty Secret Between the Toes), Tim Lounibos (Lodestone co-founder) & Judy Soo Hoo (Solve For X)

Directed by Alberto Isaac (Claim to Fame)

Four original, twisted one-acts by four Lodestone veterans to commemorate our ten disturbing years. 

AUGUST 22-SEPTEMBER 13, 2009:

CLOSER THAN EVER

A musical revue with words by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire

Directed by Chil Kong (The Mikado Project)

Conceived by Steven Scott Smith, the dialogue-free two-act musical features classic songs about life, love and everything in-between.

FALL 2009 (DATES TBA):

The World Premiere of

GRACE KIM & THE SPIDERS FROM MARS

By Philip W. Chung (The Golden Hour)

Directed by Jeff Liu (Texas)

A play about falling in love with your sister's future husband, beginnings/endings and what to do if you suspect you were born on the wrong planet.

--GOODSEARCH.COM:

Here's a way you can help Lodestone raise funds just by using the internet:

GoodSearch.com is a new search engine (like google) powered by Yahoo!  Everytime you use it, Lodestone gets a penny.    Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter "Lodestone Theatre Ensemble" as the charity you want to support. 

ALSO SUPPORT THESE EVENTS THIS MONTH FROM OUR MEMBERS AND COLLEAGUES:

--Lodestone's resident graphic artist TIM TWELVES is available for freelance work.  Tim is the one responsible for the majority of the great postcards/posters that you see advertising our productions.  Check out his portfolio online at: http://www.geocities.com/tim12s@sbcglobal.net/

--See 18 MIGHTY MOUNTAIN WARRIORS in the LA COMEDY FESTIVAL with all new material.  NOTE: the format of the LA Comedy Festival is a 90 minute show with about 3 acts. Each act will perform a 30 minute set. 18mmw will perform an ALL NEW 30 minute set for the festival. Including: The Art/Works Theatre, 6569 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038.  Tickets: $10 all shows.  $ 5 The Hour of Power, Your Girlfriend, Small Gravy (and FREE with the purchase of any other festival show at full price).  $40 five show pass (limited number available, non transferable, good for any show, but reservations should be made so they won't be left out of a sold out show). Reservations: www.lacomedyfest.com.  Information  (323) 463-2942.  Tuesday, November 18, 9:30.

--The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) invites you to a fundraising gala for CROSSING, this year's submission to the Academy Awards.  Fri. Nov. 14, 6:30-9:30 pm.  Wilshire Grand Hotel, Golden State Ballroom, 930 Wilshire Bl., LA CA 90017).  This is fundraising for marketing for the Academy Awards campaign: Part 1 (Dinner) + Part 2 (Screening), Inpyo Cha (main cast) will be present, Minimum donation begins at $200, Give away gift: DVD(released in next spring) + Movie Poster with Cha's autograph.  Please rsvp by Nov. 12 to: kofic.usa2@gmail.com, checks can be made out to KOFIC USA.  

--UCLA will screen three previously "lost" films starring the great Japanese-American actor SESSUE HAYAKAWA and produced by his own company--HIS BIRTHRIGHT (1918), THE COURAGEOUS COWARD (1919), THE MAN BENEATH (1919).  Elif Rongen, from the Nederlands Filmmuseum, will discuss the restoration of these important films, two of which remain fragments. November 17, 7:30PM ( Free Admission )

@ the Billy Wilder Theater, The Hammer Museum,10899 Wilshire Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90024.

--ACTING CLASSES with Dom Magwili.  The next session begins Monday, November 10, 2008, 7PM to 10 PM. The session runs for SIX (6) Mondays. Classes are at the Hollywood Japanese Cultural Institute, 3929 Middlebury (near LACCC).  Tuition is $210 for 6 weeks. The full amount can be paid the first day of class or a deposit of $105 can made immediately and the balance of $105 on the first day of class.  To sign up or for more information contact us via e-mail dmagwili@yahoo.com 

--It's time to vote for COLD TOFU.  Our friends at Cold Tofu are on MyFoxLA's Hot List in the Best Improv Comedy Group category once again.  They placed second last year -- and need your help to take home first place this year!  So please vote for COLD TOFU and pass it on to all your friends.  For more information, go to:

http://myfoxla.cityvoter.com/cold-tofu/biz/56864

--Help SAVE KOREAM JOURNAL.  KoreAm is the only national magazine devoted to Korean Americans and because of the economic situation, they are facing an uncertain future.  If you'd like to help save the magazine, go to their website for more info: www.savekoream.wordpress.com

--Broadway Play Publishing has just come out with FREAK STORM by Matt Pelfrey which Lodestone world premiered in 2003 (yes, this is the play with the three fetuses in a jar).  If you missed the play or just can't get enough, order Now from Broadway Play Publishing. The best 12.95 you'll ever spend!  http://www.broadwayplaypubl.com/FREAK%20STORM.htm

--East West Players presents THE JOY LUCK CLUB by Susan Kim, adapted from the novel by Amy Tan, directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera.  The stage adaptation of Tan's best-selling novel and hit movie.  Nov. 6-Dec. 7.  David Henry Hwang Theater, 120 Judge John Aiso St. in Little Tokyo.  For more info: www.eastwestplayers.org or (213) 625-7000.

--CAPE presents an Acting Panel: Everything You Need to Know to Strengthen Your Career  Get the inside scoop about representation, casting, headshots, resumes and industry trends.  Learn about opportunities for diversity casting and workshops. Whether you've been working as an actor, or just starting out, this event will help you polish and strengthen your career.  Panelists (scheduled to appear): Janet Tscha (head of the Adult Commercial Department at Origin Talent), Grace Wu (Senior Vice President of Casting at Universal Media Studios), David Sweeney (owner/principal of Sweeney Management).  Moderator: Laverne McKinnon (President of 50 Cannon Television). November 20 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Hors d'oeuvres will also be served following the panel).  At KOFIC (Korean Film Council), 5509 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, Parking Lot in the rear of the building off Dunsmuir Avenue. RSVP: www.capeusa.org/panel.  Free to CAPE Members and KOFIC Members, $20 for non-members and guests.  ALL RSVP MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Noon.

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If you have any upcoming event you would like us to include in our monthly e-mail newsletter, please send the notice (no more than a paragraph) by the last day of the month to SHPLodestone@aol.com.  Not every notice received will be included and the notice may be edited for content or length.

We also welcome new members and volunteers (we have monthly meetings on the second Tues. night of every month).  We are a non-profit theatre company that exists solely on donations.  All of our productions and events are solely possible because of the generosity of our donors and supporters so we welcome your support.  Every penny counts.  If you'd like to make a donation of any amount, send a check (made out to Lodestone Theatre Ensemble) to:

PO Box 1072

Studio City, CA 91614

All donations are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

We are also looking for various in-kind donations.  We need everything from food and drinks for our opening night receptions to props and costumes for our upcoming shows to basically whatever you think a theatre company will need.  You can also volunteer to do everything from helping to build sets to ushering at our shows.  We welcome everyone who wants to put in the work and support our cause.

For more info. about Lodestone:

(323) 993-7245

www.lodestonetheatre.org

www.myspace.com/lodestonetheatre

Lodestone Theatre Ensemble is a nonprofit Asian American theatre company founded by Alexandra Bokyun Chun, Philip W. Chung, Chil Kong & Tim Lounibos with a mission to develop, create, promote and present edgy, compelling and impassioned works that bridge communities through truthful and entertaining artistry.