Paranormal Inside

By Prince Gomolvilas
Directed by Jeff Liu

East West Players joins forces with Theater Mu and Perseverance Theater to present the simultaneous world premiere of Prince Gomolvilas's thrilling new work Paranormal Inside.

This haunting sequel to The Brothers Paranormal, which made its acclaimed Los Angeles premiere at EWP in 2022, dives back into the mysterious world of Max and Delia - two souls brought together by tragic loss and mutual compassion.

As they grapple with the depths of intergenerational trauma, a malevolent spirit threatens to consume them. Will they survive the night, or will they succumb to the spiritual possession that lurks within?

Little Tokyo Night is supported in part by the County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office (CEO) Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative’s Equity and Diversity Fund.

PARANORMAL INSIDE is supported in part by the County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office (CEO) Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative’s Equity and Diversity Fund; the Venturous Theater Fund, a fund of Tides Foundation; the National New Play Network Venturous Production Pipeline Award; Asian Pacific Community Fund; Los Angeles New Play Project; The Roy Cockrum Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; Alex Giza & Cathy Noonan; Tom Stempel; and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. East West Players is a recipient of the 2025 THRIVE! Grant, funded by the Theater League of Kansas City and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for theatre leading for a just and thriving theatre ecology.

East West Players, in partnership with Asian American Museum of Orange County, invites you to the Orange County revival premiere of Elizabeth Wong’s TAM TRAN GOES TO WASHINGTON, directed by Rona Par.

This free program, supported by The Sun Family Foundation and The Tsao Family Foundation, will feature the performance, a post-show discussion, and a reception.

Our discussion participants: Ash Alvandi, Vice President of Orange County at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California; Dr. Thuy Vo Dang, Assistant Professor of Information Studies and Asian American Studies at UCLA; and Michael Matsuda, Superintendent of the Anaheim Union High School District.

Reservations are required.

About the Play
Meet Tam Tran, a UCLA senior who usually prefers to stay behind the camera, but finds herself thrust into the spotlight when her undocumented status draws her into the fight for the DREAM Act. With her fearless best friend Cinthya by her side, Tam’s quiet life changes overnight as she’s called to testify before Congress in Washington, DC.

This Performance’s Cast
Stephanie Lee - Tam Tran
Nina Santoyo - Cinthya Felix
Pauline Yasuda - Mom

Theatre for Youth is supported in part by California Arts Council, a state agency; Dwight Stuart Youth Fund; L.L. Foundation for Youth; Cathay Bank Foundation; Green Foundation; The Sun Family Foundation; The Tsao Family Foundation; and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. East West Players is a recipient of the 2025 THRIVE! Grant, funded by the Theater League of Kansas City and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for theatre leading for a just and thriving theatre ecology.

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Score unique finds & support East West Players!

CASH, CARD & VENMO accepted :)

Meet Tam Tran, a UCLA senior who usually prefers to stay behind the camera, but finds herself thrust into the spotlight when her undocumented status draws her into the fight for the DREAM Act. With her fearless best friend Cinthya by her side, Tam’s quiet life changes overnight as she’s called to testify before Congress in Washington, DC.

Theatre for Youth is supported in part by California Arts Council, a state agency; Dwight Stuart Youth Fund; L.L. Foundation for Youth; Cathay Bank Foundation; Green Foundation; The Sun Family Foundation; The Tsao Family Foundation; and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. East West Players is a recipient of the 2025 THRIVE! Grant, funded by the Theater League of Kansas City and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for theatre leading for a just and thriving theatre ecology.

Meet Tam Tran, a UCLA senior who usually prefers to stay behind the camera, but finds herself thrust into the spotlight when her undocumented status draws her into the fight for the DREAM Act. With her fearless best friend Cinthya by her side, Tam’s quiet life changes overnight as she’s called to testify before Congress in Washington, DC.

Theatre for Youth is supported in part by California Arts Council, a state agency; Dwight Stuart Youth Fund; L.L. Foundation for Youth; Cathay Bank Foundation; Green Foundation; The Sun Family Foundation; The Tsao Family Foundation; and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture. East West Players is a recipient of the 2025 THRIVE! Grant, funded by the Theater League of Kansas City and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for theatre leading for a just and thriving theatre ecology.

We invite you to the premiere benefit performance of the revival of TAM TRAN GOES TO WASHINGTON by Elizabeth Wong and directed by Rona Par! 

Beloved EWP artist, actor, and advocate Clyde Kusatsu (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Netflix’s A Man on the Inside) will host. After the show, stick around for a lively conversation between playwright Elizabeth Wong and special guests, then mingle over delicious desserts in our courtyard.

Don’t miss this powerful story. Celebrate the kick-off to our Theatre for Youth touring season. Reserve your spot now!

About the show: Meet Tam Tran, a UCLA senior who usually prefers to stay behind the camera, but finds herself thrust into the spotlight when her undocumented status draws her into the fight for the DREAM Act. With her fearless best friend Cinthya by her side, Tam’s quiet life changes overnight as she’s called to testify before Congress in Washington, DC.

All proceeds from ticket sales benefit EWP’s arts education programs for youth: 
Theatre for Youth and EWPlay!

PARKING

Aiso Parking Garage
(101 Judge John Aiso St) - Directly across the street from the theater.

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This premiere benefit performance of TAM TRAN GOES TO WASHINGTON is supported in part by The Beulah Quo & Edwin Kwoh Fund for Arts Education and Cafe Dulce.

AJ Rafael and the Nisei Week Foundation, bring back the hit concert, CRAZY TALENTED ASIANS: NISEI WEEK! Expect show-stopping musical numbers, original songs, and theatrical performances, featuring Broadway/EWP alums Grace Yoo and Jasmine Rafael, an EWP SPRING AWAKENING cast reunion, and many more special and surprise guests! ONE NIGHT ONLY, Saturday, August 16, 2025, 8:00pm.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

This performance will include American Sign Language interpretation provided by Pro Bono ASL.
The interpreters will be on the front left side of the house.
Pro Bono ASL provides skilled, culturally connected ASL interpreters for events all over the country. 

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Special Event: Understudy Performance!
Don’t miss Grant Chang and Jonathan Cheung’s one-night-only turn on the stage as Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Special Event: PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN Night!
For more accessible ticket pricing, take advantage of our Pay-What-You-Can night. Tickets start at $5, are general admission, and seats are first-come, first-served on the night of the performance.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Special Event: Artist Talkback!
Join us for the 2pm matinee and meet the artists in a post-show discussion moderated by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Special Event: Student Night!
College groups and individual students are both invited to see the show!
Reach out to the Box Office for special student ticket info.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Special Event: Opening Night!
Opening Night members, don’t miss this special event in the Aratani courtyard where the cast and creative team celebrate the show’s debut! Want to join us on opening nights as a VIP? Contact the Box Office for more information.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Post-show Event: Playwrights’ Conversation.
Catch the final preview of Yankee Dawg You Die and stick around for a special conversation with playwright Philip Kan Gotanda and EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal!

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Yankee Dawg You Die

By Philip Kan Gotanda
Directed by Jennifer Chang

East West Players presents a timely revival of Philip Kan Gotanda's Yankee Dawg You Die. This groundbreaking play illustrates the complex, often fraught journey of Asian American actors in Hollywood.

Through the lens of an unlikely friendship between two artists, Vincent Chang and Bradley Yamashita, at different stages of their careers, Gotanda's masterful storytelling exposes the painful compromises actors make to succeed in the industry.

First performed in 1988, Yankee Dawg You Die has long been an indictment of the stereotypes and limitations imposed by the entertainment industry on actors of color. This play ignites crucial conversations about representation, identity, and the resilience of Asian American artists–how far we’ve come in the last 60 years and how much further there is to go.

Written by Alison Minami
Directed by John Miyasaki

Kailani is an 18-year-old senior and star athlete at Maui High School. While anxiously waiting to find out if she's been accepted into her dream school, Patsy Mink, the first Asian-American congresswoman and former valedictorian of Maui High school, appears before her. As Patsy walks Kailani through the many trials and tribulations she faced throughout her political career and life, Kailani realizes that no matter how many setbacks she encounters, she can succeed as long as she perseveres.

An RSVP is requested for this performance.

See the flyer below for more information about this performance.

Written by Alison Minami
Directed by John Miyasaki

Kailani is an 18-year-old senior and star athlete at Maui High School. While anxiously waiting to find out if she's been accepted into her dream school, Patsy Mink, the first Asian-American congresswoman and former valedictorian of Maui High school, appears before her. As Patsy walks Kailani through the many trials and tribulations she faced throughout her political career and life, Kailani realizes that no matter how many setbacks she encounters, she can succeed as long as she perseveres.

Reservations are not required for this performance.

Written by Alison Minami
Directed by John Miyasaki

Kailani is an 18-year-old senior and star athlete at Maui High School. While anxiously waiting to find out if she's been accepted into her dream school, Patsy Mink, the first Asian-American congresswoman and former valedictorian of Maui High school, appears before her. As Patsy walks Kailani through the many trials and tribulations she faced throughout her political career and life, Kailani realizes that no matter how many setbacks she encounters, she can succeed as long as she perseveres.