Monday, May 17, 2004 - 7:00 PM SALAAM 3rd
Mondays
Asian
Apples
VICTORIA
LINCHON reads from her new play RITE
OF RETURN, which considers the plight of the socially/politically/psychologically
disenfranchised
MAZ JOBRANI is will provide us with a taste -- just a taste -- of his incredible stand-up. You can catch Maz almost every weekend at the Comedy Store or the Laugh Factory on Sunset Blvd. He can also be seen at the ACME Comedy Theater, where his work has been called "devilishly funny" and "extraordinary" by The LA Weekly and The Backstage West. http://www.mazjobrani.com MARITESS ZURBANO, the incredible Filipina-American Magician performs an excerpt from her MAGIC DRAMA, based on her life story, performed with illusions, drama, and magic. http://www.girliemagic.com TANIYA SEN shares her work-in-progress entitled, "Memoirs of a Catholic School Girl - Who Eats Rice". Things a good Catholic girl should have: A rosary, the Bible and a big plate of roti… Originally from Edison, NJ, Taniya went to Catholic school for 6 years and that has shaped her life in more ways than one could imagine! TAMINA DAVAR reflects on Confederate war heroes, Colombian salsa, and school integration as she shares her tentatively titled performance piece, TONGUES UNLEARNED. BINA SHARIF Pakistani-American Playwright, Director, Actress will wow you with her latest reflections on the world and our times. Trust that you will be touched by her sheer ability to trigger both poignancy and humor in these not-so-happy times. FLORENCE YOO: This month's TUNEFULNESS segment welcomes Florence Yoo who will perform a mini-set of songs and comic material with her guitar. She has been told that her songs are not only melodic, but they also relieve headaches. Julia Cho will be sitting in as a special guest. Florence Yoo http://florenceyoo.com is an entertainer from IL. She recently appeared on the PBS television program, ASIAN AMERICA. Yoo has played at venues including: The Cutting Room, Joe's Pub, Cobi's Place, NYU, Wellesley College, NY Public Library Theatre, Luna Lounge and the Sidewalk Cafe, to name a few. http://www.cdbaby.com/florenceyoo03 Traditional
Q&A and reception with complimentary wine, soda and Indian appetizers
to follow.
SALAAM Theatre
Admission
(NOBODY IS EVER TURNED AWAY DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS!)
Reservations
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