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Insatiable!Insatiable! Seattle's 6th Asian American Playwrights' Festival November 10 - 14, 2011 SIS Productions is thrilled to present Insatiable! Seattle's 6th Asian American Playwrights’ Festival, a week-long festival of play readings by local Asian American playwrights. With new works by Daniel Arreola, Maggie Lee, May Nguyen, and Zheng Wang, the festival will feature a diverse range of genres, from science fiction to family drama to experimental theater. You're sure to find just the thing to satisfy your hunger for exciting new plays! Prima Vera Arts Center 112 5th Ave N, 2nd Floor (Susan G. Komen Foundation Building) Just north of Denny Way, between 5th Avenue N. & Taylor Avenue N. (enter from the back off of Taylor Avenue N.) Tickets are $5 per reading for general admission; $8 for a 2-show pass, or $12 for an all-fest pass. (206) 323-9443 tickets@sis-productions.org  For a little taste of how our playwrights found their inspiration, check out our Insatiable teaser! Insatiable! 2011 Schedule: The Tumbleweed Zephyr by Maggie Lee Thursday, November 10 at 7:30pm Sunday, November 13 at 1pm Two brothers, Atticus and Kai, set off from New Providence for the Western Territories on the transcontinental train, the Tumbleweed Zephyr. But a simple journey by rail soon leads to adventure, romance, and long-lost echoes from the past, like a lonely train whistle through the deep desert sky. All aboard for a sci-fi Old West yarn with shiny brass steampunk trim! Directed by Zanne Gerrard. Featuring Brian Beckley, Henry Drew, Kenna Kettrick, Stephanie Kim, Agastya Kohli, Owen Yen, Moses Yim, and Kelsey Yuhara. The Best Time You'll Never Talk About by Daniel Arreola Friday, November 11 at 7:30pm Sunday, November 13 at 5:30pm What started as an innocent encounter at a local bar, ends in chess match of words, torture, lies, secrets, understanding, trust, self-awareness, boundaries, a video camera, personal passions, and bacon. This two-character piece is inspired by Terrence McNally's SWEET EROS produced in 1968. Directed by Richard Sloniker. Featuring Billy Gleeson and Mariel Neto. Making Short Works: Three One Acts by May Nguyen Saturday, November 12 at 7:30pm Sunday, November 13 at 3:30pm Asked to fulfill their father's last wish, Vietnamese American siblings Thuy and Long find they hold the life of a man in their hands. Taken to Task follows Thuy and Long as they bridge the gaps between loyalty to their father, respect for the history of their people, and doing what they feel is right. The first human expedition to the nearest habitable planet, affectionately called Grandma's House, is underway. Unpacking in Space (Parts 1 & 2) is a serial story of the three-person crew of the Kestral as they navigate the confines of their shuttle and the vastness of space on a journey of a lifetime. Directed by Agastya Kohli. Featuring Maggie Lee, Serin Ngai, Moses Yim, and Kelsey Yuhara. Double Happiness by Zheng Wang Sunday, November 13 at 7:30pm Monday, November 14 at 7:30pm As Chinese American siblings Mary and Joey head to their father's house for the traditional Chinese New Year gathering, they both carry heavy burdens on their mind. Mary is recently divorced and has not told Dad. Thankfully, her ex-husband Kevin is willing to go with her and put on a front. Joey, leaving his boyfriend Stuart at home, dreads the inevitable questions from dad about his personal life. More importantly, this is the first Chinese New Year since their mother passed away, and Dad appears to have a hard time accepting that she is gone. Can Mary, Joey and Dad find happiness again, both on their own and as a family? Directed by Maria Batayola. Featuring Leilani Berinobis, Alex Crawford, Dave Holden, Richmond Law, Henry Vu, Grace Xie, and Owen Yen. Playwriting Workshop with Charles S. Waxberg Saturday, November 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm The SIS Writers Group is excited to present a Playwriting Workshop that will be beneficial for playwrights, directors and actors of all levels. Focus of the session will be on the basic structure of scripts working from the top, Theme, down to individual scene conflict. This class will be helpful whether you're a new writer looking to get started or an experienced playwright looking for inspiration. Directors and actors will also benefit from the class. Charles S. Waxberg, author of The Actors Script--script analysis for performers currently in its 13th printing, has taught playwriting, script analysis and acting for The Roundabout Theatre, Carnegie-Mellon University (MFA), Stella Adler Academy (NY and LA), and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He has had dozens of his plays produced in NYC, Los Angeles, and Seattle. He currently teaches for and is Artistic Director of Theatre 9/12. Cost: $35 To register, please email sis@sis-productions.org About the SIS Writers Group: The SIS Writers Group was established in 2005 to encourage and promote Asian American playwrights to develop their work and actively engage in the craft of writing new plays. |
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