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Asian American Theater Company (AATC) is a non-profit theatre performance company based in San Francisco.
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Background
The Asian American Theater Company was established in 1973 to develop and present original works of theatre about Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. In addition to being a producing company, AATC is a workshop where Asian Pacific Islander writers, actors and directors can explore ideas and create works that carry with them the AATC's purpose, which is to explore who Asian Pacific Islander Americans are as a people and as a community.
Mission
To connect people to Asian American culture through theatre
Programs
Main Stage Productions
New plays and revivals of classics by Asian Pacific Islander American playwrights, directed, performed and designed by local talent. Most scripts will have been developed at AATC and each will be presented at various venues around the Bay Area with full-production run.
Emerging Artists Project
Young actors, many of whom are making their acting debut, perform plays by new playwrights or revivals of classics by established artists. Many of the actors and writers taking part in the Emerging Artists Project have participated in the Training Program.
Staged Readings
Scripts under development are directed, rehearsed and presented, followed by discussion and critique. Readings are free or a nominal donation is requested. Scripts from women and under-represented Asian Pacific Islander groups are especially welcome.
Training Program
Two semesters each year of courses in acting, scene study, voice and movement and playwright's workshops, conducted by professional artists, offered at low cost.
Alumni
Many well known Asian American actors and playwrights have been associated with AATC productions in the past. Notable alumni:
Actors
Playwrights
See also
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