Dear Lodestoners:

Don't forget to go out and vote today.

FIGHT GIRL READING:

We've confirmed the cast for next Tues' Yellow Box reading of Qui Nguyen's FIGHT GIRL BATTLE WORLD directed by Jeff Liu.   Thanks and congrats to Vic Chao, Cesar Cipriano, Prince Gomolvilas, Elizabeth Ho, Tohoru Masamune, Rachel Morihiro, Alden Ray, Linda Shing and Ryan Wilkins.

FREE TICKS FOR LODESTONE MEMBERS TO EWP'S JOY LUCK CLUB:

Reminder, DEADLINE FOR THIS RESERVATION IS WEDNESDAY, November 5, 6:00PM

Tickets are limited, so RSVP right away!

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THE JOY LUCK CLUB

at the David Henry Hwang Theater

in Downtown Los Angeles

120 N. Judge John Aiso Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

For information on this show please go to: www.EastWestPlayers.org

FOR PERFORMANCE DATE:

THURSDAY – November 6, 8:00PM

FRIDAY – November 7, 8:00PM

HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS TICKET OFFER: 

E-mail Boxoffice@EastWestPlayers.org and give your Name, a Phone Number you can be reached at., # of Tickets (Max – 2 per person), The Date & Time of the Performance.

Make sure you mention the following source: LODESTONE

DEADLINE FOR THIS RESERVATION IS WEDNESDAY, November 5, 6:00PM

KA PLAY ANTHOLOGY:

Esther Kim Lee (Associate Prof of Theater at Univ of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign) has announced the final line-up for the 12 plays that will be included in her upcoming anthology KOREAN AMERICAN DRAMA: TWELVE CONTEMPORARY PLAYS FROM THE AMERICAS.   Lodestone will be represented in the anthology with LAUGHTER JOY... which had its world premiere here.   The final line-up is:

1. Edward Bok Lee         History K  (one act) (1997, 2003)

2. Sung Rno                        Gravity Falls from Trees (1997)

3  Julia Cho                          99 Histories (2005)

4. M. J. Kang                    Blessings (1996)

5. Euijoon Kim                    My Tired Ass Pontificating Slapstick Funk (2000)

6. Philip W. Chung                    laughter joy & loneliness & sex & sex & sex & sex (2000)

7. Lloyd Suh                        American Hwangap  (2007)

8. Young Jean Lee                Songs of the Dragon Flying to Heaven (2007)

9. Jean Yoon                     Hongbu & Nolbu

10. Kimber lee                    Triad: The adoption Project (2008)

11. Diana Son                   Satellites (2006) 

12. Kyoung Park                Mina (one act)  (2007)

CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES:

Northwest Asian American Film Festival is now accepting entries for films on subjects related to the Asian Pacific American experience. Along with screenings of curated and selected works from the Pacific Northwest and North America, the four-day film festival will offer a variety of social events and programs relating to Asian American media.

Submission Format: DVD or URL link (to YouTube, Google Video etc.)

Genres: Short; Experimental; Documentary; Narrative

Screening Format: 35mm; 16mm; mini DV; DVD

Deadline: December 5, 2008

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION:

1) Complete and send the entry form to NWAAFF 2009 (form is available on our web site www.nwaaff.org)

• By email to info@nwaaff.org

• By mail to 1463 E. Republican St. #106, Seattle, WA 98112

2) Send your film to NWAAFF 2009:

• DVD sent by mail to NWAAFF, 1463 E. Republican St. #106, Seattle, WA 98112. Please indicate the film's title and contact information on the tape/disc.

OR

• As a URL where your film can be viewed online (e.g. YouTube, Google Video, etc.).

Please do not include additional promotional materials.

DEADLINES: Mailed entries must be postmarked and electronic entries must be sent no later than December 5, 2008. Receipt of entries will be confirmed via email. Final selections will be announced in late December/early January.

ENTRY FEE: There is no entry fee for this year's festival.

Questions? Email info@nwaaff.org

CALL FOR PERFORMERS:

Boston Court Performing Arts Center seeks local applicants for its 2009 "ARTTalk." ARTTalk is part of Pasadena ARTWeekend.

"ARTTalk" is scheduled to take place in the Marjorie Branson Performance Space at Boston Court on Saturday, March 14th, 2009 from 11:00am until 5:00pm. Participants will be allotted one half hour to perform a piece that focuses on Words and Communication. All performances must be acoustical in nature. Boston Court will provide general lighting and no rehearsal time is allotted.

Previous performance genres include poetry, storytelling, singing, and theatrical performances. Participants will be provided a small stipend. Please send proposals to Meg Hackney, Events Manager at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, P.O. Box 60187, Pasadena, CA 91116-6187 or megh@bostoncourt.meg. Proposals should be submitted no later than December 5th, 2008.

ARTTalk is produced by the Playhouse District Association and Boston Court Performing Arts Center.

ACTING CLASS 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.

CAPE ACTORS PANEL:

Everything You Need to Know to Strengthen Your Career

ACTORS!  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.  All you ever wanted and needed to know!

Panelists (scheduled to appear):

Janet Tscha

Commercial Talent Agent  

Janet is head of the Adult Commercial Department at Origin Talent, a boutique full service Talent Agency in Studio City.

Grace Wu

Casting Director

Grace is the Senior Vice President of Casting at Universal Media Studios

David Sweeney

Manager

David is the owner/principal of Sweeney Management representing such actors as Emma Roberts.

Moderator:

Laverne McKinnon

President of 50 Cannon Television '

WHEN: Thursday, November 20 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

Hors d'oeuvres will also be served following the panel.

WHERE: 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

COST: Free to CAPE Members and KOFIC Members, $20 for non-members and guests. Seating is limited. RSVP early.

Great food and beverages!

Co-sponsored by KOFIC (Korean Film Council)

ALL RSVP MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Noon. NOTE:

Although we will try to accommodate everyone who RSVPs to this event, this panel will be limited to ensure an intimate setting, with admission determined on a first come, first served basis until the seats are confirmed. Please bring your confirmation receipt at the registration table upon check in.

To check Membership Status, contact: membership@capeusa.org