{"id":20376,"date":"2013-09-24T18:09:22","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T18:09:22","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2013-09-24T18:09:22","modified_gmt":"2013-09-24T18:09:22","slug":"non-traditional-roles-asian-american-actors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiancemagazine.com\/?p=20376","title":{"rendered":"Non-Traditional Roles & Asian-American Actors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Members of the East West Players joined us live to discuss non-traditional roles for Asian-American actors. As the nation’s premier Asian American theater organization, East West Players produces artistic works and educational programs that foster dialogue exploring Asian Pacific experiences.<\/p>\n

\u201cSteel Magnolias\u201d is a classic comedy-drama play that later became a popular film about the bond among a group of Southern women. The action centers on Truvy’s beauty parlor and the women who regularly gather there. \u201cThere are plum roles in this play which can be played by actresses of any background,\u201d says Tim Dang, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players. \u201cAdditionally, a little-known fact to the mainstream is that there are sizable Asian American populations in the South, including Houston, Dallas, Jacksonville, Orlando, Virginia Beach, and throughout the gulf region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regular tickets range from $36-$46. Student and Senior discounts available. Dates, prices and details are subject to change.<\/p>\n

For show times and tickets, call (213) 625-7000 or go to the East West Players website.<\/p>\n

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
\nNow Playing through October 6th<\/p>\n

Wednesdays-Saturdays at 8 PM
\nSundays at 2 PM (matinee) at East West Players<\/p>\n

120 Judge John Aiso Street
\nLittle Tokyo, Downtown LA<\/p>\n