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AAPI Stars of Hollywood, Sports, and Business! Asia Society Southern California Gala 2023

Posted by AC Team - on Sunday, 21 May 2023

AAPI Stars of Hollywood, Sports, and Business! Asia Society Southern California Gala 2023
May 21, 2023 Written by AC Team View our highlight reel at the end of this article! The Asia Society of Southern California's gala in Los Angeles was a spectacular showcase of veteran and new generations of Asian American stars in Hollywood, Sports, and Business.  Actress, Writer, Producer Awkwafina was honored in the "Cultural Visionary" category. Awkwafina can be seen in her Comedy Central Show Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens which she created and stars in, Disney's...

Photos: Leviathan Lab’s Twelfth Night at the Arclight through 11/19

Posted by Lia Chang on Thursday, 10 November 2011.

 

The cast and creative team of Leviathan Lab's Twelfth Night on the set at the Arclight Theater in New York on November 11, 2011. Photo by Lia Chang

The cast and creative team of Leviathan Lab's Twelfth Night on the set at the Arclight Theater in New York on November 11, 2011. Photo by Lia Chang

I had a great time at Leviathan Lab’s inaugural production, Twelfth Night, an entertaining romp starring Jojo Gonzalez as Feste the clown, Tina Chilip as Viola, Kurt Uy as Orsino, Eileen Rivera as Olivia, Andrew Eisenman as Malvolio, John Roque as Sir Toby Belch, Karen Tsen Lee as Maria, Marcus Ho as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Chris Doi as Sebastian, Roger Yeh as Fabian, and Eugene Oh as Antonio, currently having a limited run through November 19 at the Arclight Theater in New York.
Leviathan Lab founder Ariel Estrada, composer Jason Ma, director Nelson T. Eusebio III and choregrapher Dax Valdes. Photo by Lia Chang

Leviathan Lab founder Ariel Estrada, composer Jason Ma, director Nelson T. Eusebio III and choregrapher Dax Valdes. Photo by Lia Chang

Twelfth Night is set in the seaside city of Illyria, infused with auteur Wong Kar-wai’s 1960s Hong Kong sensibility and style, and helmed by Nelson T. Eusebio III, with original music by veteran Broadway actor/composer Jason Ma, choreography by Dax Valdes, and sets & costumes by Maiko Chii.
Raul and Mary Aranas came out to support Karen Tsen Lee in her debut as Maria and the brilliant Jojo Gonzalez, who is fearless as Feste the Clown.  Photo by Lia Chang

Raul and Mary Aranas came out to support Karen Tsen Lee in her debut as Maria and the brilliant Jojo Gonzalez who is fearless as Feste the Clown. Photo by Lia Chang


There are only 8 more performances for you to catch this talented ensemble, Thursday – Saturday, 8pm; Sundays, 2pm; Wednesday, 11/16 at 8pm. Tickets are $18 general admission, $15 students and seniors, with special prices for groups of 10 or more.
As Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Marcus Ho displays his flair for physical comedy. Photo by Lia Chang

As Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Marcus Ho displays his flair for physical comedy. Photo by Lia Chang

Arclight Theater
152 West 71st Street, Level 1 between Broadway and Columbus Avenues
New York

ABOUT LEVIATHAN LAB
Leviathan Lab is a professional creative studio founded in 2009 that includes more than 75 Asian-American actors, writers, and directors. Leviathan Lab invests in the advancement of both emerging and established Asian American performing artists by featuring them in new works by Asian American writers, in fresh interpretations of classical plays, and in original works for film, tv and new media. More information can be found at www.leviathanlab.com.

Kurt Uy (Orsino) and Tina Chilip (Viola)  Photo by Lia Chang

Kurt Uy (Orsino) and Tina Chilip (Viola) Photo by Lia Chang

Chris Doi (Sebastian) and Eileen Rivera (Olivia) Photo by Lia Chang

Chris Doi (Sebastian) and Eileen Rivera (Olivia) Photo by Lia Chang

Karen Tsen Lee (Maria) and John Roque (Sir Toby) Photo by Lia Chang

Karen Tsen Lee (Maria) and John Roque (Sir Toby) Photo by Lia Chang


Leviathan Lab founder Ariel Estrada and Rick Shiomi, Mu Performing Arts Artistic Director and playwright. Photo by Lia Chang

Leviathan Lab founder Ariel Estrada and Rick Shiomi, Mu Performing Arts Artistic Director and playwright. Photo by Lia Chang

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