EDITH nominated for Ovation Award

2013 Ovation Awards Nominees — South by Southeast

Artists at Play is proud to announce that the cast of our 2012 production Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them has been nominated for an Ovation Award in the category of Acting Ensemble in a Play!

Since 1989, the LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards have recognized "excellence in theatrical performance, production and design in the Greater Los Angeles area." Judged by Ovation Voters, our peers in the theatre community, our Edith was Ovation Recommended near the end of its run last year. In addition to our GLAAD nomination for Outstanding Los Angeles Theater, we are thrilled by this new honor.

We extend our gratitude and congratulations to the entire Edith team, especially our actors Amielynn Abellera ("Edith"), Brian Hostenske ("Benji"), Rodney To ("Kenny") and director Jennifer Chang.  Without them and our supporters, we would not have been able to bring Edith to life.

Currently gearing up for tech rehearsals, we cannot wait to share our latest production with you... the Los Angeles premiere of Cowboy Versus Samurai, which opens September 28. Stay in touch with Artists at Play through this blog, Facebook, or Twitter, and we'll see you at the theatre!

EDITH nominated for GLAAD Media Award

Artists at Play is proud to announce that our production of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in the category of Outstanding Los Angeles Theater!

The GLAAD Media Awards recognize works for their "fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives."  Just before the end of our run, our production was Ovation Recommended as voted upon by Los Angeles theatre professionals.  We are proud of that distinction and now this GLAAD nomination as well.

We extend our gratitude and congratulations to the cast, crew, and all of our supporters.  Without them, our work would not be made possible.  We are so proud of this show and it is truly an honor to be nominated. 

Thank you, and we look forward to what this new year has in store.  Stay in touch with Artists at Play through this blog, Facebook, or Twitter, and keep up to date on upcoming news and events!

Gratitude and Giving

Artists at Play had an amazing year because of you. Thank you for purchasing tickets, making financial contributions, volunteering hours, and giving us words of encouragement and votes of confidence, all of which propelled us through a successful 2012.

Our presentation of the Los Angeles premiere of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by A. Rey Pamatmat raised the bar of Artists at Play’s contribution to Los Angeles theatre. The show garnered an Ovation Recommendation (special recognition as one of the best plays running at the time), and critical-acclaim from LA Weekly, StageSceneLA.com and ArtsInLA.com. Audiences fell in love with the production and its story of family and first love.

As we embark on our third year, we hope you continue to support Artists at Play. Please consider a year-end tax-deductible donation to help us accomplish our mission of presenting shows curated by Asian American theatre professionals that tell the stories of communities underrepresented in Los Angeles theatre.

In 2013, we expand our programming to include new play development. Artists at Play founding member Peter J. Kuo will work on the next draft of his play Three Steps Back, in collaboration with a director and cast of actors. The new version will be presented publicly along with another to-be-determined play for a day of staged readings in the spring.

We are currently in the process of deciding on the play for our fall production. It will be another Los Angeles premiere by a rising Asian American playwright as our projects focus on cultivating the next generation of theatre artists and audience members. We will continue to build on the artistic quality and professionalism of our inaugural show Ching Chong Chinaman by Lauren Yee and sophomore production, Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them.

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, we hope you will help Artists at Play reach our goals in 2013 with an online tax-deductible donation. Your contribution makes you a partner in our mission to curate quality theatre in Los Angeles. Thank you for an awesome 2012, and we look forward to sharing the new year with you!

Happy Holidays from Artists at Play

Julia Cho, Peter J. Kuo, Stefanie Lau and Marie-Reine Velez

OVATION RECOMMENDED

It's official... Edith is now OVATION RECOMMENDED!!!

Our production of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them (closing this weekend) has become Ovation Recommended, as voted by Los Angeles theatre professionals. This means that the Ovation voters consider our show to be in the top 15% of all productions this season!

Artists at Play would like to congratulate all members of the Edith team, including designers, cast and crew. We would like to thank LA Stage Alliance and everyone who has come out to see and support the show. Now we have the endorsement of the Los Angeles theatre community! Please help us share this exciting news and catch the show while you can. 

ONLY 3 PERFORMANCES LEFT!!!  This weekend, join us on Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm or 8pm.  Purchase your tickets here: http://bit.ly/AAPEdith 

Raves and Reviews for EDITH

Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them is the "warm, sweet-tempered sophomore effort from new collective Artists at Play" with moments that LA Weekly describes as "authentic and delightful."  The show "keeps its audience on the edge of their seats" and is considered "as rewarding a theatrical experience as any audience can hope for" (StageSceneLA.com).  "Part comedy and part drama," according to Asians on Film, "this wonderful play firmly grounds itself with real characters and real issues to effortlessly pull both heartstrings and laughs."

Audiences continue to rave about the show; below are some their responses. 

"Witnessed brilliance last night. Congratulations to the entire team behind [Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them]. Gorgeous and moving work. Go!"

"OMG!!! Love seeing this amazing new way to see how we form families with love & laughter... A MUST SEE!" 

"Brave, touching, hilarious. I loved this show and I think you will too. Go see it."

"...a play that must be seen. Kudos to cast and crew for the beautiful work, and to Artists at Play for producing this amazing piece. I'm gonna see it again next week!!!" 

"...a MUST SEE. I see a lot of theater and this was the best thing I've seen all year. Funny, compelling. See it!"

"It's a play that not only takes risks in all of the right ways, but proves that really fantastic theatre exists in Los Angeles."

"I am so happy I saw this tonight. I can't stop thinking about it. Everyone who has the opportunity should see it. It's really that good."



"Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them... really hit ME.  I was a freakin' mess by the end... Terrific production, terrific play, man, oh man."

"If you live in Los Angeles and feel like seeing some seriously EXCELLENT theatre, don't miss this show!"

"...a sensitive and funny play about adolescent love and family relationships... the awkwardness of first love, made even more difficult because it's a coming out and acknowledgment of their own orientation between two gay teenage boys."

"a wonderful production! Definitely a must see in my book! Brilliant and inspiring."

"A great play with wonderful performances!! Bravo."

"This was an extraordinary play that addresses current situations that were once kept 'secret.'" 

"I had the extreme pleasure of seeing [Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them] tonight. If you live near LA, I HIGHLY recommend. It's funny, moving, and important.

"Don't know what I was expecting - but the production far exceeded my expectations.  The acting was superb, and the subject matter so surprising yet thought provoking.  I was really impressed." 

"a beautifully written play that is perfectly acted and directed. It's going to stay with me for a long time."

"...a very moving piece with a very strong cast. Please don't miss this production."

AAP Founding Members Regarding EDITH

A. Rey Pamatmat's award-winning Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them tackles profound issues, including parental abandonment, coming out as a teen and the redefining of family.

“We knew we were taking a risk when we decided to produce this show,” says Artists at Play Founding Member Stefanie Lau. “Our inaugural production, Ching Chong Chinaman, was a comedy that was well received by the Asian American community, a community we had grown very close to. And while this play features Asian Americans, the show really revolves around a lot of gay and orphaned-children issues, a community we are introducing ourselves to.”

“The moment we read the play we knew we had to do it,” says Founding Member Marie-Reine Velez. “My previous work in Center Theatre Group's Literary Department gave me an eye for spotting great writing, and this play and this playwright have talent written all over them. It was a battle to get the rights to produce the Los Angeles premiere, but we won and we're so grateful we get to bring this show to our theatre community.”

“There is so much to love about this play and its characters,” says Founding Member Peter J. Kuo. “Although it is set in the 90s, it is still extremely relevant. It's not uncommon to see kids becoming independent at an early age, especially in single-parent families. Edith and Kenny's mother has passed and their father is practically non-existent. He is only around via telephone calls and to tell them what not to do. The other major theme in the play involves Kenny and Benji's relationship. A. Rey has beautifully recreated what it is like to have a first love, and the fears and dangers of realizing that love as a gay youth. When Benji's mother discovers that he's gay, she throws him out of the house. Seeing every gay teen's biggest fear realized on stage is heartbreaking. But the play's ending is extremely satisfying, if not inspiring.”

“We've compiled an amazing team for this production,” says Founding Member Julia Cho. “The show looks beautiful. And director Jennifer Chang has done an excellent job leading this talented design team and cast. Every time I see a run of the show, they bring me to tears. The acting and the writing are just that good.”

There are only three more weeks left to catch Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

To dive deeper into the relationship each producer has with this play, check out these personal blog stories:

Julia Cho: “Edith & Me, Growing Past Our Parents"
Peter J. Kuo: “Spirit Day, Coming Out and Edith”
Stefanie Lau: “My Daughter and Edith Growing Up Fast”
Marie-Reine Velez: “Taking Asian Americans Beyond Race/Ethnicity”

Photo credits: Rodney To, Brian Hostenske and Amielynn Abellera in Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by A. Rey Pamatmat. Photo by Michael C. Palma

EDITH & Me, Growing Past Our Parents

by Julia Cho 

Artists at Play Founding Member, Producer/Actor

"And I watched [my dad]. I saw him. And he looked... so small. I mean, he’s still taller than me, but he’s not that much taller. Not anymore. And he just kept getting up, like he wanted to go — like he needed to. And I felt so bad for him."

Being primarily an actor, producing theatre is still fairly new to me.  But when I first read Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, my producer self was immediately struck by the desire to share it with everyone I know.  To be honest, I wasn't sure how I would feel about putting in all the work necessary to mount a fully staged production while not getting to perform.  Now to see the play with all the elements in place, I've never been prouder to be part of a project.

Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them is a play that resonates in so many ways.  But how to describe it?  At the basest level, you can call it a "Filipino play" since Edith and her brother Kenny are Filipino American... I'm not.  You could also call it a "gay play" since Kenny and his friend Benji are attracted to each other and namely others of the same sex... I'm not.  So why do I love this play?  Because I know what it's like to have grown up too soon, to be that parent/older sibling hybrid, to stumble through the feelings (and fears) of first love, to face the fact I will never stop feeling uncertain about the world and my place in it... the list goes on and on.

Through the prism of the young characters, we get to know their parental units (who are never seen onstage) and in the end I am reminded of the realization that our parents are simply human beings with their own strengths and weaknesses.  I grew up in the perfect nuclear family; I had a dad, a mom, a sister, and a brother.  Mom doted on us and Dad took us on family trips, while Sister kept things lively and Brother got to be the baby.  But then we all grew older and started to see that living under the same roof and being stuck in a station wagon during holiday weekends did not a family make.  Like Kenny and Edith, I started to see my parents falter and found myself acting more like the adult when all I wanted was to still be the kid.

At a certain point, I had to accept the fact that my parents could not meet all my hopes and expectations of what they were supposed to do and how grownups in general were supposed to be.  They were just people, like me, and they didn't have all the answers.  And once I understood that, I could free myself of the disappointments, frustrations, and resentment.  I could let them be and love them for who they were and what they had done for me.  I think we all come to that point where we stop expecting our parents to know everything and fix everything.  Because they don't and they can't.  Just like you and me and everyone else trying to navigate their way through life. 

Maybe like Kenny, you learned to stop defending your parents.  Maybe like Benji, you learned to stop depending on them.  Or maybe like Edith, you learned to stop waiting for them to change.  Whatever the case, we can find ourselves in one or more of these characters who eventually break away from the nuclear family ideal and instead find hope and solace in the unconventional family they create together.  While still shaped and molded by our parents, we all come into our own, become our own selves.

I hope you will let me share this play with you.  Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them will take you back to those times when you felt alone, when you desperately wanted to be loved and accepted, when you were growing up– or even now– trying to figure it all out.

"But why am I still scared, Benji?" 
"I don’t think we’ll ever stop being scared. I don’t think we have to stop." 

Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them is currently running at GTC Burbank (1111 W Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91506) until November 10. Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. Tickets: bit.ly/AAPEdith

The producers/founding members of Artists at Play each wrote about the personal relationship they have with this play. Check out their personal stories:

Peter J. Kuo: “Spirit Day, Coming Out and Edith”
Stefanie Lau: “My Daughter and Edith Growing Up Fast”
Marie-Reine Velez: “Taking Asian Americans Beyond Race/Ethnicity”
Collective Statement: "AAP Founding Members on the Importance of Edith"

Photo credits: Rodney To and Amielynn Abellera in Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by A. Rey Pamatmat. Photos by Michael C. Palma

My Daughter and EDITH Growing Up Fast

by Stefanie Lau 

Artists at Play Founding Member, Producer/Mommy

“[Kenny will] be so proud of me. For being such a big girl. A big, grown up girl.” - Edith, 12 years old

I have a 4-year-old daughter who is a little girl … but sometimes she seems like a big girl. She shows us what she’s going to be like as a teenager when she rolls her eyes and talks back with attitude. We are amazed at her ability to sympathize and empathize with others who are sad, frustrated or hurt. And when the weekend comes, she is excited to listen to “Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me” on NPR. (She can tell when Carl Kassel isn’t the announcer that day.)

In Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, the title character has lost her mother to cancer and is abandoned by her father who can’t deal with the challenges of his changing family. As a way to cope and prove her worth, Edith decides that she needs to be a “big girl.” She takes on the daunting responsibility of protecting her older brother, Kenny, and his boyfriend, Benji, now the only family that she knows. Edith believes that the world around her requires that she shoulder the burden of being an adult.

People who know my daughter always remark about her maturity. She is great with adults and prefers playing with older kids. Her pre-school teachers praise her for how helpful she is in class. This makes for a daughter who has been pretty easy to raise, but I sometimes wonder if she’s becoming a big girl too soon and missing out on little girl experiences.

When I was 12 years old, I was hanging out at the mall with my friends and practicing how to apply nail polish with a steady hand.  I don’t expect my daughter to be the same little girl that I was or that Edith is. But I do hope that I can provide the right guidance for her to navigate the world and not feel pressure to be an adult too soon.

My heart aches to see Edith give up her right to just be a 12-year-old girl and lose the opportunity at a fair shot of growing up. Like my daughter, Edith has a right to be a little girl with all the experiences that come with with it. And it’s not just for their sake that I want them to grow up at their own pace, I have the right to enjoy my little girl too.

“You just have to be a little girl. Be a little girl for me for a little while longer.” – Kenny, 16 years old 

Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them is currently running at GTC Burbank (1111 W Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91506) until November 10. Friday-Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm. Tickets: bit.ly/AAPEdith

The producers/founding members of Artists at Play each wrote about the personal relationship they have with this play. Check out their personal stories:

Julia Cho: "Edith & Me, Growing Past Our Parents"
Peter J. Kuo: “Spirit Day, Coming Out and Edith”
Marie-Reine Velez: “Taking Asian Americans Beyond Race/Ethnicity”
Collective Statement: "AAP Founding Members on the Importance of Edith"

Photo credits: Amielynn Abellera in Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by A. Rey Pamatmat. Photo by Michael C. Palma

EDITH Taking Asian Americans Beyond Race/Ethnicity

by Marie-Reine Velez 
Artists at Play Founding Member, Producer

Lately there has been a lot of discussion about the (lack of) opportunities for Asian Americans in American theatre, especially with the recent atrocities in the whitewashed casts of The Nightingale at La Jolla Playhouse and Orphan of Zhao at Royal Shakespeare Company. I know I’m not alone in my frustration over the fact that we are still having this conversation in 2012, and that we still have to ask questions like, “Why not Asian? Why Asian?” in forums like the one recently hosted by East West Players.

I can wax poetic about my disappointment in the current state of theatre and the lack of representation happening on our stages and screens, but essentially, these questions and frustrations are part of the reason why Artists at Play was created and why we are producing theatre in Los Angeles– to present stories that better reflect our experience as Asian Americans today. I am extremely grateful to be a part of Artists at Play and the conscious artistic decisions we have made in producing Ching Chong Chinaman last year and Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, which we just opened last weekend at GTC Burbank.

Within the first few pages of reading Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, I knew that this should be the next production for Artists at Play. A. Rey has written two Filipino American characters who are expressive, charming and faulted at the same time. Additionally, I find the writing quite beautiful, the depth of these teen and pre-teen characters is evidenced by a well-crafted balance of youthful optimism, awkwardness and a yearning to grow up. I fully agree with Examiner.com’s review of Edith at the 2011 Festival: “Pamatmat’s Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them set the bar a whole lot higher.” What I responded to most about this play is that Edith is not just an identity play about race and/or ethnicity, but it delves into the intersections of identity including sexuality and how we are raised.

This play is more than being about Asian American identity, because we as Asian Americans represent so much more than just our racial/ethnic background or immigrant status. We lead lives where we experience love, an eagerness for acceptance and moments where we fully realize the importance of standing up for ourselves. If we experience more than race and ethnicity in our personal lives, then wouldn’t we want to see plays that address more than that one aspect of who we are? Don’t we deserve to be represented on stage by fully fleshed out characters, written by smart and thoughtful playwrights?

On NPR, A. Rey stated his dedication to inclusion in his plays: “His plays will always have diverse casts, he says, because ‘that is the way my world actually is.’” This is the kind of theatre I choose to create and support, and if you found yourself nodding, saying “yes,” or pumping your fist while reading this, then come see Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, and together we’ll raise the bar. 


Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them is currently running at GTC Burbank (1111 W Olive Ave. Burbank, CA 91506) until November 10. Friday-Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm. Tickets: bit.ly/AAPEdith

The producers/founding members of Artists at Play each wrote about the personal relationship they have with this play. Check out their personal stories:

Julia Cho: "Edith & Me, Growing Past Our Parents" 
Peter J. Kuo: “Spirit Day, Coming Out and Edith” 
Stefanie Lau: “My Daughter and Edith Growing Up Fast” 
Collective Statement: "AAP Founding Members on the Importance of Edith"

Photo credits: Rodney To and Amielynn Abellera in Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by A. Rey Pamatmat. Photos by Michael C. Palma

EDITH's Filipino Connection

"I'm from a Filipino family... I tend to think that Filipino women are very outspoken.  But maybe it's just my mother and her family." (playwright A. Rey Pamatmat, NPR)

Our director Jennifer Chang was asked to write a "First Person" article for the LA Stage Times.  Here is an excerpt: 

"Over the past month, I have had the tremendous honor of helming the LA premiere of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them by A. Rey Pamatmat, produced by Artists at Play.  I was approached at the beginning of the summer about my interest and availability to direct Edith... What an amazing opportunity for someone of Filipino heritage to direct a play by a Filipino-American about Filipino-Americans!

My parents were born and raised in the Philippines.  My father is ethnically Chinese with a splash of Malay-Arabian blood, and my mother is a typical Filipina of Spanish, Malay, and Chinese stock.  I grew up speaking Tagalog in a multi-generational household.  A life pursuing theater and art was definitely not what my family had imagined for me when they emigrated from the Philippines. Nonetheless, here I am, an Asian-American artist in Los Angeles –  ultimately very much like them, I might add, in pursuit of a dream."

Read "Chang’s Filipina American Connection to Edith" in its entirety here. 

Purchase tickets to the show (which runs until November 10) here.

Rodney To, Amielynn Abellera, Brian Hostenske. (photo credit: Michael C. Palma)

EDITH, Spirit Day and Coming Out

Peter J. Kuo, producer
Photo by Michael C. PalmPurch

I originally intended to write this blog for National Coming Out Day; however that came and went and I was unable to get to it. (Cut me a break, I'm producing a play!) However, I felt that Spirit Day and its purpose of speaking out against bullying and supporting the LGBT community is just as appropriate.

Although these special days focus on the LGBT experience, they are extremely universal. As I grew up, coming out became less about being gay and more about being brave, being honest and being proud of who you are. Anyone can come out. You can come out as being gay, you can come out as being a vegetarian, you can even come out as being a lover of black licorice. (I won't judge you, but I will be wary of any dark colored treats you give me and say, “It's delicious!”)

Regardless of how you connect yourself with National Coming Out Day or Spirit Day, these special events are still extremely important. A week ago today, we commemorated the 16th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's passing, a young gay man who was brutally tortured and murdered in Laramie, Wyoming. Just recently, the Arizona Daily Wildcat at University of Arizona featured an extremely distasteful homophobic comic strip. And even in our current presidential race, there are candidates running who deem members of the gay community as second-class citizens. All these situations are grossly atrocious and need to stop. There is a hater community out there that is letting their voices be heard, and we need to respond by letting our voices be heard.

When you come out and/or show your support for the LGBT community, you are letting people who may be too afraid, too confused or too ashamed, know that there are people like them as well as those who will not judge them.

Rodney To and Brian Hostenske in
Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them
by A. Rey Pamatmat.
Photo by Michael C. Palma

I bring this back to the play that I'm producing in Los Angeles with Artists at Play. Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them is a play that is written for the gay community. It features a pair of 16-year-old boys and one of the boy's 12-year-old sister. (Note: The cast is comprised entirely of adult actors, as to avoid the awkward issue of seeing teens in rather adult situations.) While one of the main themes revolve around parental abandonment, the other central theme focuses on the two boys' budding romance. The play beautifully captures the first moment you see two people of the same sex being affectionate with each other and know “This exists in the world. It's not just me who has these feelings, others feel this way too.” 

Brian Hostenske and Rodney To in
Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them
by A. Rey Pamatmat.
Photo by Michael C. Palma

There is an awkwardness about asking someone out for the first time, especially in a gay relationship. When you finally ask someone out, you admit to the fact that there is a relationship going on, and it is indeed gay. The first date is wonderfully captured by that first romantic touch, the “move” you make to wrap your arm around someone (or be wrapped up in someone), and then that first kiss. That first-kiss moment that you've seen heterosexuals do on TV shows, movies and read about in novels. But in this gay teen romance, as in many real life ones, it doesn't happen. Because you never know when Mom or Dad is watching through the window. You don't know when they are listening to your calls or reading your notes. And when one character's mother finds a love note, she flies off the handle and throws her son out of the house. Every gay teen's worst nightmare is realized on stage.

Yes, the play has a sad edge to it, but that's what makes it so gritty and real. While the first act ends on a frighteningly heartbreaking note, the overall play resolves in an extremely satisfying way. It is inspirational, and for the playwright to have created such courageous teenage characters is something to be heavily commended. I've invited my mom, my brother and countless people to this production because, just like coming out, it's important to tell our stories and let people know about the unique experience of believing "our relationships aren't normal."

While I think the gay community will connect with this play and its characters, the most important people who need to see it are the bullies, the haters and the potential parents of young gay teens.
 
I encourage you to pass this information to anyone you feel like will connect with this play and/or will learn from its story. Or just pass this on to share the impact that coming out and/or showing your support can do for gay teens. Either way, come together, and show your support for this and many other communities who need to spread their awareness.

Also, don’t forget to show your support for Spirit Day by wearing purple! Show your spirit by using the hashtag #SpiritDay. You can easily spread the word about this blog too by sharing: http://bit.ly/EdithSpiritDay

Much Love,

Peter J. Kuo

Snapshots of EDITH

Yesterday we had our production photo shoot for Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, and we though we'd share a couple of our favorites with you.

Previews start TONIGHT (Thursday, October 18)!  The show runs through November 10 so GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Amielynn Abellera in 
Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them
by A. Rey Pamatmat.
Photo by Michael C. Palma

Edith is pretty tough for a 12-year-old girl. She's got a gun and a bow and arrow. She wields them to protect her home from intruders, including aliens, spies and even adults. But will Edith's weapons get her in trouble when she shoots something she really shouldn't have?

Rodney To and Amielynn Abellera in 
Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them
by A. Rey Pamatmat.
Photo by Michael C. Palma

Kenny is Edith's big brother. With their mom out of the picture and their dad only around via phone calls, Kenny has been forced to be the man of the house. And while they enjoy playing together, Edith can sure put up a fight. It's a sibling bond that is tested when something threatens to break it apart.

Rodney To and Brian Hostenske in 
Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them
by A. Rey Pamatmat.
Photo by Michael C. Palma

"They show real lesbian kissing?" Benji is Kenny's best friend. And with both boys having flawed parents, they have no role model for a romantic relationship. So they turn to comic books, dictionaries and medical books. Eventually, they turn to creating their own experiences.

Rodney To and Brian Hostenske in 
Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them
by A. Rey Pamatmat.
Photo by Michael C. Palma

"You didn't traverse the distance by half. You went all the way." Benji is a little bit nerdy and Kenny is a little bit uncertain about his feelings. But they're on their first date. And like most first dates, you share deep secrets that bring you closer together.

Get your tickets to Edith now!