“Towards a New Ecology for Women” Play Series: Cast & Crew announced!

Spring 2011 “Towards a New Ecology for Women” play series: Cast & Crew…

“Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler (Performance dates: April 1 & 8=Eighth)

Directors: Christina Chan, Born Bi-Kim, Gretchen Saia-Jones and Gerard Slattery

Cast of Characters:

Narrator: Yurie Collins

Intro: Tierra Allen, Hallie Friedman & Kim Klasner

Hair: Liang Qu

The Flood: Hallie Friedman

The Vagina Workshop: Theresa Nguyen

Because He Liked To Look At It: Elizabeth Jelinek

Not-So-Happy Fact:

My Angry Vagina: Caroline Kautsire

My Vagina Was My Village: Dina Quan

The Little Coochi Snorcher That Could: Caroline Kautsire

Reclaiming Cunt: Elainy Lima

The Woman Who Loved To Make Vagina Happy: Liz Eng

I Was There In The Room: Theresa Chiasson

Miriam Merlet: Marie St. Fleur

“Margaret In Search Of Herself” by Janice Goveas (Performance dates: April 2 & 9)

Director: Tasia Jones

Margaret: Ramona Taj

Andrea: Neha Gandhi

Mother: Salma Milia

Father: Irfan Malik

Suresh: Gautam Shah

Johnny Fernandez: Benito Henri

Ziggy/ Gordon: Gideon Bautista

Rita: Angela Gunn

Morty: Tom Muxie

“Philomena Across Time” by Janice Goveas (Performance dates: April 3 & 10)

Director: Born Bi-Kim

Philomena at age 8: Tierra Allen

Age 14: Kayleigh Carrington

Age 26: Meghna Singhal

Age 32: Kaili Turner

Age 44: Angela Gunn

“Srey Neang” by Bernice Liusun Sim (Performance dates: April 3 & 10)

Director: Gerard Slattery

Srey Neang: Bernice Liusun Sim

Tevy: Eva Ng

Chuan: Michael Tow

“R.A.W. (‘Cause I’m A Woman)” by Diana Son (Performance dates: April 3 & 10)

Director: Christina Chan

Rauncy Asian Woman 1: Page Clark

Rauncy Asian Woman 2: Michelle Merry

Rauncy Asian Woman 3: Dina Quan

Raunchy Asian Woman 4: Theresa Nguyen

Tech Crew: Paul Ventresca (Sound & Lighting), Dave Perkinson (Sound), Paige Clark (Sound)

Production Producers: Born Bi-Kim (New African Company) & Mariko Kanto (Actors Refuge Repertory Theatre)

Other crew names to be added to this list at a later time.

A.R.R.T. Acting Workshops (Winter, 2011)

THE BEST BEGINNERS’ ACTING CLASSES EVER!!!!!!!! 

 

Hello everyone, 

The Actors Refuge Repertory Theatre & New African Company, in collaboration with AsianBoston are currently offering Acting Workshops and ensemble opportunities. 

A.R.R.T./NewAf.Co./A.B. Acting Workshops will be a comprehensive, exciting and very affordable way to jumpstart for beginners, and to improve your theatrical skills. While working with friendly instructors. Class sizes will be limited to 12 -14 members maximum! There’s still room for you to sign up! We’ve been getting excellent feedback from those who’s taken the classes. Here what some of the students say: 

“Fascinating! I never dissected movie scripts like this.” – Tony Yee

“Born and Mariko are excellent teachers! For a complete novice like I am. they made me feel  completely welcome. I was not intimidated at all. Very informative one-day workshop. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about the nuts and bolts of acting and the basic tool chest actors work with.” – Paul Gaynor

“I just like to first thank you guys for the acting class this past saturday. It was 100% helpful and educational. It’s definately worth more than the couple of thousands I have spent on any other class that really didnt teach me anything. I will invest more time to come to your classes. Bourne, you are a great teacher. Where were you when I needed you:).  I like you guys to pass this email to anybody who wanted or are in need of more actting classes, should take your acting classes. I am not saying this because I like you guys. I am saying it because I truly believe that you know what you doing. I dont want others to miss out on your acting classes. The classes are affordable and will be well worth spending for. Bourne, thanks for believing me. I will not forget you when I make it there.” – Kyanna Her

“I am lucky enough to be working with Mariko and have been for sometime now and most recently with Born. Mariko had given me the opportunity to join ARRT, which was my first experience in theatre. She has taught me so much and given me confidence, while creating a fun and safe environment to do so! Working with Born has been a great experience, too! I’m learning more about the process of reading a script, developing a character and having fun in that process! I can share my ideas and prospective which again helps to build confidence as an actor. Working with Mariko and Born has been a lot of fun! They are passionate about what they do, embrace diversity in the group, and it shows!” – Tom Muxie

 

INTRO TO ACTING: This one-Day Introductory Class will cover teach basic acting skills for the stage or screen. It will also have a special focus for those interested in beginning scene work. Our classes all have warm friendly  learning atmospheres. Suitable for even those just beginning to study theater. Book classes a.s.a.p. as class size is limited.

January 15 (Saturday), 2011.

1:00pm – 4:30pm

No experience necessary. Fee: $50

3-WEEK BEGINNER I ACTING COURSE: In this class, you will learn valuable techniques and approaches to handle scene work:  acting for the stage, on-camera and beat work. Through working with other actors and on the basics, you will learn to create and utilize true moments to bring your work to life.
Sundays on January 9, 16 & 23. 1:30pm – 3:30pm.
No experience necessary. Fee: $140 

6-WEEK BEGINNER II ACTING COURSE: This class will help you to explore further in drama. From developing strong  acting techniques and tools, creating memorable moments, character development,  scene and monologue work. As well we will cover tips for memorable auditions.
February 13, (19th; bonus to observe/participate in A.R.R.T. season audition), 20, 27, March 6, 13 & 20. 1:30pm – 3:30pm (Sundays) & TBA (Saturday; 19th).
Pre-requisite: Previous acting experience or AsianBoston 3-WEEK COURSE. Fee: $225

ALL CLASSES will be held at CCBA building at 90 Tyler St. Boston, MA 02111 (Chinatown).
For registration, please ask about our PayPal link OR mail check to: AsianBoston, P.O. Box 52137, Boston, MA 02205 (make check payable to: Actors Refuge Repertory Theatre / New African Company) OR stop by the AsianBoston office @ 90 Tyler St. 1st Floor, Rm 14B, Boston, MA 02111 (Chinatown).
For more information, please call 617-304-6230 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              617-304-6230      end_of_the_skype_highlighting  Actors Refuge Repertory Theatre (arrters.org) OR 617-416-2363 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              617-416-2363      end_of_the_skype_highlighting     (NewAfCo.org)

Thank you!

“tickle Tickle TICKLE!” Cast & Crew Announced!

Actors Refuge Repertory Theatre presents…

“tickle Tickle TICKLE!”

- There’s always humor in every relationship! -

April 23 & 24, 2010

8:00 pm (pre-show music entertainment by Yusaku Iida and Rêve à Deux @ 7:30pm)

Show & Tix info: arrters.org / 617-304-6230

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Cast & Crew Info:

“Lies Lies Lies!” written by Patrick Gabridge / directed by Irfan Malik / featuring “Bunty” Michael Singh and Aarti Kapuria

“Kiss” written by Mark Harvey Levine / directed by Born Bi-Kim / featuring Liz Eng (Kyanna Her, u/s) and Kevin Eam

“It” written by Elainy Lima / directed by Born Bi-Kim / featuring Heidi Rhodes

“Truce” written by Sharon Perpignani / directed by Jackie Davis / featuring Angela Gunn, Kaleigh Carrington, Michael Tow, Sonya Joyner, Melissa Baroni  and Eva Ng

“Resistance” written by Peter Snoad / directed by Born Bi-Kim / featuring Lou Fuoco and Sonya Joyner

“Table for Three” written by Carl Williams / directed by Irfan Malik / featuring Siobhan Stackpole, Chen Tang and Kenny Steven Fuentes

…and introducing “The Ticklers!” (Improv navigators for the show), featuring Gerard Slattery, Elainy Lima, Born Bi-Kim and Mariko Kanto / tweaked by Will Luera

“tickle Tickle TICKLE!” is produced in association with Improv Boston, New African Company, New Urban Theatre Lab and South Asian American Theatre.

Producer: Mariko Kanto

Co-Artistic Directors: Born Bi-Kim and Mariko Kanto

Technical Director: Ed Liberatore

Stage Managers: Kyanna Her, Eva Ng and Mariko Kanto

“Rent-A-Group” video

ARRTers’ first video project! Watch now!

http://www.isaidwalrus.com/play.php?m=rent2

Name :Rent-A-Group
Director :Steve Sweeney
Writer(s) :Joe Wong
Starring :Joe Wong, Nate Johnson, Lou Fuoco, Born Bi-Kim, Michael Tow, Elainy Lima, Regine Valentin, Tom Muxie, Penelope Morel, Trang Trinh, Siobhan Stackpole, Megumi Schaaf, Melissa Lo, Eva Ng, Mariko Kanto, Kama Lord, Chong Chow, Steve Sweeney
Release Date :2009
Genre :Comedy

Joe Wong’s “Rent A Group” Cast & Crew

“Rent A Group” - A comedy short film, written by JOE WONG

Cast & Crew:

Narrator – Nate Johnson

Interviewee – Joe Wong

Interviewer – Lou Fuoco

Crowd A – Born Bi-Kim

Crowd B – Michael Tow

Crowd C – Elainy Lima

Tom – Joe Wong

Coworker A – Regine Valentin

Coworker B – Tom Muxie

Cindy – Trang Trinh

Heather – Siobhan Stackpole

College Students – Megumi Schaaf & Melissa Lo

Producers – Chong Chow, Eva Ng & Mariko Kanto

AD – Kama Lord

Set Design – Jessica Therrien

Director – Steve Sweeney

Still Photography – Tamara Bonn

LIFE LINES production, March 20, 2009

LIFE LINES, March 20, 2009

ARRT is producing “LIFE LINES,” featuring five dramatic short plays on March 20, 2009!

The cast & crew info:

“Stop Rain” written by Patrick Gabridge, directed by Angela Gunn, featuring Angela Gunn and Heidi Rhodes

“Debt” written by Janet Kenney, directed by Born Bi-Kim, featuring Rajiv Nunna and Elainy Lima

“Drive Thru” written by Mark Harvey Levine, directed by Born Bi-Kim, featuring Liz Eng and Lou Fuoco

“Rain of Ruin” written by Elaine Romero, directed by Dawn Simmons, featuring Regine Valentin, Mike Tow, Ami Tsuchida, Megumi Schaaf, Mark Jeffrey and Scott Oglesbay.

“R.A.W. (‘Cause I’m A Woman)” written by Diana Son, directed by Born Bi-Kim, featuring Mariko Kanto, Trang Trinh, Eva Ng and Liz Eng.

Music by Bill Brockmeyer

Produced by Mariko Kanto

For more info & tix, please visit www. arrters.org