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Asian Pacific American Friends of the Theater (APAFT) is an audience development group that supports

05/12/2022

APAFT Theater Party: TIGER STYLE! by Mike Lew

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 at 7:45 p.m.

Tickets are limited, so reserve your spots today!

Cost: $50 (includes post-show reception)

South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

RSVP and remit payment by SUNDAY, MAY 15
to [email protected]
and post payment via Paypal at http://bit.ly/apaftpay

What happens when “tiger parenting” goes wrong? Meet Albert and Jennifer Chen— brother and sister, once brilliant students and musicians, now epic failures leading unfulfilling lives. The problem? Their parents set unrealistic standards. The solution? Escape from Irvine and go on an “Asian Freedom Tour” to Shenzhen, China—a hilarious, eye-opening journey filled with colorful characters, intrigue and surprise.

More info: https://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=12585

12/29/2021

“I am tremendously grateful for this support from APAFT. This funding will help me further develop 'HUNGRY GHOST' — it hasn’t had a chance to be workshopped yet and that opportunity is critical to the life of any play. A big thanks for creating space for the growth of both this piece and my artistic voice." - Lisa Sanaye Dring, APAFT East West Players David Henry Hwang Writer’s Institute Scholarship Recipient. You can help make an impact on artists like Lisa by making a tax-deductible donation to APAFT at bit.ly/apaftpay.

12/28/2021

In a partnership with Los Angeles theatre collective Artists at Play, APAFT is pleased to the announce the inaugural recipient of the APAFT & AAP Emerging Playwright Commission, UCSD Playwriting MFA student Ankita Raturi. “Ankita Raturi’s writing feels fresh in its depth, strength, and empathy. She is addressing difficult topics around colonialism and its legacy in today’s messy world, and we admire her ability to articulate and demonstrate these complexities in a very meaningful and theatrical way,” said AAP Producing Artistic Leader Marie-Reine Velez. Help APAFT to continue fostering APA artists like Ankita by donating to bit.ly/apaftpay.

12/27/2021

As a junior at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, Chelsea Chiu, one of our 2021 scholarship recipients, is a vocals student. "With APAFT's help, I've been working on my vocal technique and am actively taking voice lessons outside of LACHSA... Thank you so much for the funding, I truly appreciate APAFT and the work the group has done in supporting young artists' education!” Help APAFT to continue fostering APA artists by making a tax-deductible donation at bit.ly/apaftpay, and learn more about our scholarhips and recipients at bit.ly/apaftrecipients2021.

12/26/2021

Sean Kato, one of our 2021 APAFT scholarship recipients, shared “I am very grateful for the financial support APAFT is providing me in awarding me a scholarship... By helping out, APAFT is advocating for my education and development as a young actor... With the help of APAFT, I am able to work towards making that dream come true...” Support APAFT in continuing to help make dreams become a reality by making a tax-deductible donation at bit.ly/apaftpay. Hear from our scholarship recipients at bit.ly/apaftrecipients2021.

12/25/2021

“The APAFT Scholarship I’ve been awarded has really been such an asset to me, especially as a senior this year. I’ve been working on the college application process for musical theatre schools, and APAFT’s financial support has proved to be such a relief... The scholarship allowed me to get lessons to work on my technique, as well as choreograph and film two dances... I’ve already seen myself improve in my dance ability, and it has made me feel so much more secure in my applications. Without the money from APAFT, I’m not sure I’d feel as prepared and as confident in my submissions to colleges.” - Leilani Patao, 2021 APAFT Scholarship Recipient | Senior, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Help APA students like Leilani and donate to APAFT at bit.ly/apaftpay. Learn more about Leilani and our other APAFT scholarship recipients at bit.ly/apaftrecipients2021.

12/24/2021

“I am so thankful towards APAFT, and all of the donors and supporters, because they have given me another chance to live my dream... APAFT has helped students at LACHSA reach their full potential, and it is only thanks to them that many of us AAPI students are able to continue practicing our art. With their support, I can continue doing what I love without having to worry about whether I can afford the lessons and training... Thank you APAFT for the amazing, life-changing work you do for the AAPI students of LACHSA!” - Emily "Millie" Liao, 2021 APAFT Scholarship Recipient | Junior, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Support our life-changing work by donating to APAFT at bit.ly/apaftpay. Hear more from our scholarship recipients at bit.ly/apaftrecipients2021.

12/23/2021

APAFT continues, even during challenging pandemic times, to enable accomplished APA theater students to pursue their talents through an APAFT scholarship. In 2021 we awarded six scholarships and are excited to introduce our recipients to you at bit.ly/apaftrecipients2021. Help us to support these emerging artists by making a tax-deductible donation to APAFT at bit.ly/apaftpay.

12/20/2021

Despite being 17% of the population in Los Angeles County, APAs make up less than 2% of the actors being cast on the mainstages. Support APAFT's efforts to build a pipeline of APA theater artist by making a tax-deductible donation at bit.ly/apaftpay.

11/13/2021

Our Artistic Advisory Board members are featured in this production: Jon Lawrence Rivera is Playwrights' Arena founder + artistic director, and Howard Ho did the sound design.

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A HIT DOG
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Now running through December 12th only!

A social media influencer and a boots-on-the-ground activist form a complex bond of friendship to help each other survive as American racism manifests as a physical form.

10/30/2021

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Are you passionate about API representation in theater? Would you like to help increase the presence of APAs in the performing arts community? APAFT is seeking volunteers to help with events, marketing and fundraising. If you're interested, email us at [email protected].

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