^{Ready to do some laughing? We invite you to an exclusive sneak preview of our upcoming New York premiere, the Canadian hit comedy Mom, Dad, I’m Living with a White Girl! Come meet some of the artists behind next season’s hilarious new show and enjoy some refreshments with the artists of Pan Asian Rep, The Premier Asian American Theatre Company. Seating is limited, so make your reservations ASAP.}

^{Synopsis: Mark must confront his traditional Chinese parents about his Caucasian live-in girlfriend. Knowing that his parents will disapprove, his fears manifest themselves as a B-movie satire about the Yellow Claw, a warlord bent on world domination. In this wild comedy about race, relationships, and shuriken throwing stars, Mark’s worlds of reality and fantasy face off in an all out battle for Mark’s soul.}

^{Henry Yuk as Kim Gee, a father with deep roots in tradition and no understanding of compromise.}

^{AKA The Henchman, a sniveling sycophant of the dreaded “Yellow Claw”.}

^{WAI CHING HO as Li Fen Gee, an overprotective Chinese mother who invests all her joy and sorrow into her son. AKA The Yellow Claw, an evil mastermind plotting to take over the world.}

^{Pun Bandhu as Mark Gee, a young Asian man caught between Canada and China. AKA Agent Banana, an earnest and naïve mole working for a better society.}

^{Mary Kickel as Sally Davis, Mark’s Caucasian girlfriend pushing him to confront his traditional parents. AKA Snow Princess, a radical patriot infiltrating the Yellow Claw’s wicked web.}

^{Canadian playwright MARTY CHAN has been working in theatre for over ten years. His hit play, Mom, Dad, I’m Living with a White Girl, has been produced in eight Canadian cities. For television, he wrote The Orange Seed Myth, which won the Gold Medal for Best Pilot at the Charleston World Television Festival. Between 1994 and 2000, he wrote and performed a weekly humor commentary series, The Dim Sum Diaries for CBC Radio. His first children’s chapter book, The Mystery of the Frozen Brains, will be launched in the spring of 2004. Ironically, despite all his success, Marty’s mom still wants him to become an accountant.}

<sup>PAN ASIAN REPERTORY THEATRE invites you to join ERNEST ABUBA'S
ACTOR'S/WRITER'S WORKSHOP


WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
The Workshop is open to all Actors, Writers, and solo performers of any and all ethnic backgrounds to develop new solo works with a focus on process. It is a 10-week workshop culminating with a public presentation.
The Process:
Step 1: The Synopsis. Artists will submit a one-page synopsis of concept at the first workshop meeting.

Step 2: The Outline. Various elements such as alternative narrative structures, multimedia will be discussed to see how they could benefit the artist's piece.

Step 3: Table Readings. The artists will begin writing their scripts and bringing them into the workshop to receive input.

Step 4: Staging. Through improv and direction by the instructor, the artist will begin giving their words a physical life.

Step 5: Performance. The presentation serves as a step for the performer to guage how their piece works for an audience.

All work will be considered towards Pan Asian Rep's TWO NIGHTS ONLY presented at THE WEST END THEATRE.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Ernest Abuba is a Playwright, Director and Obie Award Actor for his role in YELLOW FEVER. He has had major roles in Broadway's PACIFIC OVERTURES, LOOSE ENDS, Tv's KUNG FU, ADDERLY, Hollywood's TWELVE MONKEYS, CALL ME, many regional and Pan Asian Rep productions. His plays include: KWATZ! THE TIBETAN PROJECT, CAMBODIA AGONISTES, PAPA-BOY, NIGHT STALKER, and LEIR REX. He is currently a Guest Faculty at Sarah Lawrence College.

WHEN & WHERE
10 sessions Weds. 6/23 - 8/18 and Fri. 8/13, 6:30-9:30pm at 520 8th Ave. (btw. 36 & 37 Sts.), 3rd Flr.; Studio A. Must bring photo ID to enter building. Presentation on Thurs. 8/19, 7pm at the Mitchell Room, 520 8th Ave.

PAYMENT
$300 for new students/$240 for former students.
Space is limited - Registration must be made by 6/16/'04. Full payment due upon making reservation by cash, check or credit card. (Credit card charges have a $4.00 handling fee; check payable to Pan Asian Repertory Theatre and mail to 520 8th Ave., 3rd Fl., Ste. 314, NYC 10018.
*Late registration may be permitted (depending on availability), but tuition CANNOT be pro-rated.
ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.

Call 212-868-4030 for more information.

This workshop is made possible with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs</sup>

TRAINING WORKSHOP

ACTING & WRITING

With

Ernest Abuba

February- April  2004