Formation 1999 Purpose Asian American theatre Founder Chil Kong Assets 10,958 USD (2011) Type of business Theatre group | Dissolved 2009 Headquarters California, United States Founded 1999 Revenue 33,047 USD (2011) | |
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Location P.O. Box 1072Studio City, CA 91614 Notable members Chil KongDennis DunRoger FanDaniel Dae KimCamille ManaEddie Shin Website www.lodestonetheatre.org Similar Berkeley Repertory Theatre, South Coast Repertory, Japanese American National | ||
Lodestone Theatre Ensemble was a non-profit Asian American theatre organization in Los Angeles, founded in 1999. It was a membership-driven organization. The ensemble disbanded in 2009.
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History
In 1995, following the 1992 Los Angeles riots, veteran actor Soon-Tek Oh created the Society of Heritage Performers (SHP), a Korean American theatre ensemble. SHP evolved into Lodestone Theatre Ensemble in 1999, organized by original founders: actors Alexandra Bokyun Chun, Tim Lounibos and Chil Kong, and writer Philip W. Chung. Their new focus was embracing a broader Asian Pacific American identity. Chung and Kong remain as present co-artistic directors.
Programs
Lodestone Theatre Ensemble has presented over 75 mainstage productions, special events, and readings/workshops of both new and established works. New works are presented in the "Yellow Box" reading series. Theatre for Teens and Youth Outreach programs aid disadvantaged youth in partnership with Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Korean Youth Cultural Center and Asian Youth Center. Mainstage productions are done in residence at the GTC (Grove Theatre Center) in Burbank, California.