If you're in the Bay Area, here's some theater to check out... The San Jose Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of Love in American Times, a romantic comedy by acclaimed playwright Philip Kan Gotanda, directed by Rick Lombardo and starring Linda Park (Hoshi Sato from Star Trek: Enterprise!)
Love in American Times is currently running through June 5 at the San Jose Repertory Theatre as part of its 30th anniversary season. Here are some more details about the show:
World PremiereHere's a video with an interview with Philip Kan Gotanda talking about where he got the idea for the play. And here's a San Jose Mercury News article on hometown actress Linda Park: Linda Park of 'Star Trek: Enterprise' finally gets her shot at San Jose Rep. For more information about Love in American Times, go to the San Jose Repertory Theatre website here.
LOVE IN AMERICAN TIMES
MAY 12 - JUNE 5, 2011
by Philip Kan Gotanda
directed by Rick Lombardo
Featuring actress Linda Park from the hit shows Star Trek: Enterprise
and Starz's Crash.
The age-old tradition of matchmaking takes a contemporary twist when wealthy businessman Jack Heller has a pre-arranged meeting with sharp and accomplished Scarlett Mori-Yang. Sparks aren't the only things flying when these two driven individuals with intractable egos try to one-up each other on what could scarcely be called a "first date." With single-minded practicality and a pre-nuptial that looks more like articles of incorporation, it isn't long before dysfunctional chaos breaks out. Is there room for love when there's no shortage of money or power?