"F.O.B." an American play hitting the Basement Theatre!

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"F.O.B." An American Play Hitting The Basement Theatre!

Project 2013-05-12 01:34:53 +1200

Hi guys! Our team, PAT Theatre, are currently beginning to shape our play “F.O.B.” by David Henry Hwang which is being performed at the Basement Theatre from June 25th-29th. 

F.O.B. is a 1980 Obie award winning Asian-American play that depicts (through the antics and dumplings of Benjamin Teh and Unitec Acting Graduates Chye-Ling Huang and James Roque) the struggles and mishaps that arise when integrating into a society that is entirely different from the one you call home. 

Specifically, F.O.B. takes us inside the world of America’s first and second generation Chinese immigrants in LA, 1978. Focusing in on cousins Grace and Dale, and newcomer Steve, we are exposed to the tension and hilarity that arises from trying to fit in whilst holding onto cultural identity. Immigration into New Zealand is common place in our society, and yet Asian immigration is left rarely touched upon; particularly in live theatre. PAT Theatre intend to explore (in as much depth and humour as is possible - A LOT), how the story of F.O.B. is relatable to the everyday New Zealander.

Unitec Directing Graduate Adam Moorhead (Heckled, DA; Just above the Clouds), co-director Amanda Tito (Jacques Brel, The Dining Room), and producer Tayla Pitt (One by One) complete the crew spinning the wheels of our piece.

Our PledgeMe target is $475 which will cover the rights of the play. Any amount beyond this will help with PledgeMe fees and our other major costs. These include the Basement fees, marketing, lighting crew, and set, which we feel these are manageable within our small budget.

Thank you for your interest and regardless of whether you pledge, we look forward to seeing you in the audience ;)

Adam

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Léah McVeagh
18/06/2013 at 10:23pm
Matt Baker
18/06/2013 at 2:29pm
Janice Arnold
17/06/2013 at 9:30am
Amanda Grace Leo
12/06/2013 at 2:13pm
Amy Cotterell
12/06/2013 at 9:42am
charleen
04/06/2013 at 10:12pm
Jonathan Ferris
04/06/2013 at 8:23pm
bryan johnston
04/06/2013 at 5:11pm
Chye-Mei Huang
01/06/2013 at 6:35pm
Dennis Liu
29/05/2013 at 8:11pm
Kate Stewart BSc
29/05/2013 at 3:02pm
Jerry Tian
28/05/2013 at 2:17pm
Debs
28/05/2013 at 12:08pm
Gina
27/05/2013 at 2:52pm
Ryan Dulieu
24/05/2013 at 10:10am
Paul A Willis
23/05/2013 at 10:06pm
Taofia Pelesasa
23/05/2013 at 9:59pm
Renee Liang
23/05/2013 at 7:59pm
Alice Lee
23/05/2013 at 8:12am
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23/05/2013 at 12:51am

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"F.O.B." An American Play Hitting The Basement Theatre!

Project 2013-05-12 01:34:53 +1200

Hi guys! Our team, PAT Theatre, are currently beginning to shape our play “F.O.B.” by David Henry Hwang which is being performed at the Basement Theatre from June 25th-29th. 

F.O.B. is a 1980 Obie award winning Asian-American play that depicts (through the antics and dumplings of Benjamin Teh and Unitec Acting Graduates Chye-Ling Huang and James Roque) the struggles and mishaps that arise when integrating into a society that is entirely different from the one you call home. 

Specifically, F.O.B. takes us inside the world of America’s first and second generation Chinese immigrants in LA, 1978. Focusing in on cousins Grace and Dale, and newcomer Steve, we are exposed to the tension and hilarity that arises from trying to fit in whilst holding onto cultural identity. Immigration into New Zealand is common place in our society, and yet Asian immigration is left rarely touched upon; particularly in live theatre. PAT Theatre intend to explore (in as much depth and humour as is possible - A LOT), how the story of F.O.B. is relatable to the everyday New Zealander.

Unitec Directing Graduate Adam Moorhead (Heckled, DA; Just above the Clouds), co-director Amanda Tito (Jacques Brel, The Dining Room), and producer Tayla Pitt (One by One) complete the crew spinning the wheels of our piece.

Our PledgeMe target is $475 which will cover the rights of the play. Any amount beyond this will help with PledgeMe fees and our other major costs. These include the Basement fees, marketing, lighting crew, and set, which we feel these are manageable within our small budget.

Thank you for your interest and regardless of whether you pledge, we look forward to seeing you in the audience ;)

Adam

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Hey! Thanks for checking out this project.

We haven't made any updates yet, follow us if you want to be notified when we do.

Léah McVeagh
18/06/2013 at 10:23pm
Matt Baker
18/06/2013 at 2:29pm
Janice Arnold
17/06/2013 at 9:30am
Amanda Grace Leo
12/06/2013 at 2:13pm
Amy Cotterell
12/06/2013 at 9:42am
charleen
04/06/2013 at 10:12pm
Jonathan Ferris
04/06/2013 at 8:23pm
bryan johnston
04/06/2013 at 5:11pm
Chye-Mei Huang
01/06/2013 at 6:35pm
Dennis Liu
29/05/2013 at 8:11pm
Kate Stewart BSc
29/05/2013 at 3:02pm
Jerry Tian
28/05/2013 at 2:17pm
Debs
28/05/2013 at 12:08pm
Gina
27/05/2013 at 2:52pm
Ryan Dulieu
24/05/2013 at 10:10am
Paul A Willis
23/05/2013 at 10:06pm
Taofia Pelesasa
23/05/2013 at 9:59pm
Renee Liang
23/05/2013 at 7:59pm
Alice Lee
23/05/2013 at 8:12am
Anonymous pledger
23/05/2013 at 12:51am

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