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Now Streaming: "Unfrosted" on Netflix (5/3/2024)

Some of you readers might recall our sharing the Official Trailer for the Netflix comedy “Unfrosted” and if you didn’t see that post its easily rectified by clicking HERE. The film marks the directorial debut of Jerry Seinfeld and has an all-star comedic cast. The premise surrounds a battle for breakfast domination between Kellogg’s and Post and this film is available to stream as of early this…

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‘Innocent When You Dream’ is newest audio theatre recording to L.A. Theatre Works

L.A. Theatre Works has released an audio theater recording of Innocent When You Dream by Ken Narasaki. The newest addition to the company’s Civil Liberties podcast series, Innocent When You Dream is now available for digital download for $4.99 at latw.org. Continue reading ‘Innocent When You Dream’ is newest audio theatre recording to L.A. Theatre Works

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TMHT VOICE CLAIMS!!!!

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles

Charlie Gillespie as Leo

Booboo Stewart as Raph

Karen Fukuhara as Donnie

Caleel Harris as Mikey

Sydney Mikayla as April

Joe Keery as Casey

Ken Narasaki as Oroku Saki/ Shredder.

BD Wong as Bishop

Mia Korf as Tang Shen/Splinter

Betsy Sodaro as Krang Prime

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[Free Audiobooks] A Brief History of Fascist Lies by Federico Finchelstein & No-No Boy by Ken Narasaki [Global Politics & Post-WWII Japanese-American Drama Play]

The annual SYNC Summer of Listening program continues, promoting literacy among teens by giving away YA-friendly weekly paired audiobooks—1 modern, 1 classic/drama performance—free for a limited time courtesy of the the participating publishers and sponsor AudioFile Magazine.

This 4th week's featured selections, free through Wednesday May 25th, have a theme of “Political Reckoning”, going over the rise and fallout of political decisions:

A Brief History of Fascist Lies by Argentinian historian Federico Finchelstein, read by Edoardo Ballerini from Post Hypnotic Press. This accessibly-written short non-fiction book introduces both past and current affairs, covering the rise of fascist politicians globally throughout the 20th century, as well as discussing present-day fascist-leaning world leaders.

No-No Boy by actor and playwright Ken Narasaki, performed by a full cast from L. A. Theatre Works. This is an historical drama play, adapted from the eponymous 1957 novel by the late John Okada, which deals with the aftermath of the internment of Japanese-American citizens during World War II, based on the author's own experiences, as a young man finally released from imprisonment returns to his much-changed home in Seattle to try to rebuild his interrupted life, and was an Earphones Award Winner in this audio performance.

The freebies are claimed via the Overdrive Sora app for iOS & Android or directly via the Sora website. You'll need to register just once with a valid email address and the signup code provided via the front page of the promotion and follow the instructions on the FAQ page to “Borrow” each week's featured selections for a permanent loan you can listen to anytime via online streaming on all devices or download for just the apps. NB: if you need to free up space on your device later, be sure to follow the FAQ instructions to ONLY delete the downloaded files and NOT “Return” which would remove your future access.

Offered free worldwide through Wednesday May 25th (until just before midnight Eastern Time), available directly from the Sora website and apps, and you can sneak peek the upcoming featured selections to see if there's anything you'd be particularly interested in.

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'Greater Clements,' by Samuel D. Hunter at Lincoln Center Theater

‘Greater Clements,’ by Samuel D. Hunter at Lincoln Center Theater

(L to R): Nina Hellman, Judith Ivey, Ken Narasaki, Edmund Donovan,, Andrew Garman in ‘Greater Clements,’ by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Davis McCallum (T. Charles Erickson)

Greater Clements, by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Davis McCallum spotlights a dying town whose end comes “not with a bang, but with a whimper,” especially for those who have invested their sweat in its history to make a…

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There’s a joke Maggie and her son Joe like to tell on their tours of the local mine in Samuel D. Hunter’s latest play: “Guy falls down into the mine. His boss yells at him, ‘did you break anything?’ Guy shouts back, “only rocks down here, sir, not much to break.”

But as Greater Clements makes movingly clear,  even when there’s nothing left, there’s always enough to break.

On the surface, the play is about Maggie (Judith Ivey) and Joe (Edmund Donovan), and the town they live in….[there are] deeper veins the playwright is trying to mine beneath the surface….there’s so much here that works for me —  above all, the terrific, nuanced performances, especially by Judith Ivey and Edmund Donovan. But it’s also the artful way the backstory unfolds, and the credible everyday dialogue that resonates.

Full review on DC Theatre Scene  soon

Haley Sakamoto and Edmund Donovan

Nina Hellman, Ken Narasaki, Andrew Garman, Judith Ivey and Edmund Donovan

Judith Ivey and Andrew Garman

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey and Ken Narasaki

Greater Clements Review and Pics There’s a joke Maggie and her son Joe like to tell on their tours of the local mine in Samuel D.

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No-No Boy returns Off-Broadway and on tour this June!

The acclaimed 2014 production of Ken Narasaki's NO-NO BOY returns to New York City for a special limited engagement this June at the Studio Theatre at Theatre Row and on tour to Washington, DC at the Burke Theatre.

Based on the novel by John Okada, NO-NO BOY is a moving drama. Set in the aftermath of WWII, Ichiro Yamada returns to his home on the West Coast in search of resolution among family, friends, and his community.

June 21st-25th, 2016 The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row 410 W. 42nd St New York, NY 10036 Tues-Sat at 7:30; Wed at 2:30pm Opening Night June 21st

“Few dramas have as effectively depicted the sense of being torn between two cultures in a time of war.” - LA Weekly

Tickets are just $39 for this limited revival run! We also have a limited number of tickets available to our opening night performances June 18th in DC and June 21st in NYC. These tickets are only $75 and include a VIP post show reception and meet and greet with the cast and crew!

NO-NO BOY

by Ken Narasaki directed by Ron Nakahara adapted from the novel by John Okada

Starring:

Leanne Cabrera, Don Castro, Chris Doi, Scott Kitajima, Glenn Kubota, Karen Tsen Lee, Claro de los Reyes, Shigeko Sara Suga, Hansel Tan, and Tony Vo.

With this powerful and timely story Pan Asian is committed to reaching new audiences nationwide. No-No Boy is supported in part by an award from the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.  Please consider a tax deductible donation towards our NEA match campaign.

To reserve your tickets visit www.telecharge.com or www.panasianrep.org

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Netflix Presents: "Unfrosted" Official Trailer

They’ve long said that breakfast is “the most important meal of the day” and since this would usually happen after a good night’s sleep its probably 100% correct. That being said, the fun comedy feature by Jerry Seinfeld called “Unfrosted” tells the tale about the origin of Pop-Tarts. The film will premiere on Netflix in May and the Official Trailer has been shared below along with a massive…

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No-No Boy

By Ken Narasaki

Part of Plays in Process Staged Readings 2012 November 16 at 7:00  November 17 at 3:00 

520 8th Ave btw 36th and 37th, 3rd Floor In the Bruce Mitchell Room Adapted from the John Okada novel about Japanese Americans in WWII who refused to sign an oath of allegiance and loyalty.