41st Season 2006-2007

Sides:

The Fear is Real...

Written and Performed By
Mr. Miyagi's Theatre Company

Directed by Anne Kauffman

Presented in association with

Mr. Miyagi's Theatre Company

Set Designer Mitsuhara Isa

Costume Designer Elizabeth Flauto

Lighting Designers Guido Girardi

Stage Manager Courtney Caplin

Assistant Stage Manager Ellen L. Sandor

WEST COAST PREMIERE
Previews: September 16 - September 17, 2006
Opening Date: September 20, 2006

A side-splitting look at actor auditions gone horribly wrong.  SIDES: THE FEAR IS REAL... follows six hopeful actors through true life audition nightmares in their quest for employment.  The audience is treated tot heir mishaps and misadventures as they struggle against terrible scripts, psychotic casting directors, and competitive colleagues that stand in their way.  In a series of comedic vignettes and scenes, these actors bravely face their fears and almost triumph!

Cast

Hoon Lee............................................Johnny Fantastiko, Shakespeare Guy

Sekiya Billman...............Sunny Kenai'apuni, Japanese Girl, Guinevere, Beth

Rodney To...Wyatt Pope Macatangay, Ghetto Boy, Ding Ding, Choreographer

Peter Kim........................................................................Pete Suh, Patrick

Cindy Cheung.....................................Tracy Lee, Cass, Motorcycle Girl, Joan

Paul H. Juhn........................................................Chip Kim, Downtown Guy

SIDES: THE FEAR IS REAL... Photos by Michael Lamont

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SIDES: THE FEAR IS REAL... was first produced by Ma-Yi Theatre Company, New York, New York.  The production was presented by THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL, a production of THE PRESENT COMPANY.

SIDES: THE FEAR IS REAL... is supported in part by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.