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

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."