WHEN YURI MET MALCOLM by Rosie Narasaki, Directed by Khalif J. Gillett.
Told through the prism of her unlikely friendship with Malcolm X, this play explores the legacy of Yuri Kochiyama, tracing her journey from Japanese American incarceration camps to a lifetime of activism. What does it mean to be a citizen of a flawed country, and how much can one person do to change it?

Approximate Run Time: ~38 minutes
Ages: 12-17 years old
Themes: Racism, Activism, Friendship
Historic Topics: Civil Rights Movement, Internment of Japanese Americans during World War II
Content: Conversations on police brutality, activism, racism, internment/concentration camps, JFK’s death, discussion of Malcolm X’s assassination, and abstract portrayal of his assassination, (no gunshot sounds are used in the show).

Public performances of Theatre for Youth are free and open to all. Schools, libraries, and community organizations interested in booking the show can contact Arts Education Director Jade Cagalawan at jcagalawan@eastwestplayers.org.