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Ballad of Yachiyo (Library Edition Audio CDs) (L.A. Theatre Works Audio Theatre Collections)
Ballad of Yachiyo - Library Edition Audio CDs - L.A. Theatre Works Audio Theatre Collections Author:Philip Kan Gotanda The Ballad of Yachiyo is a tale of illicit passion by Guggenheim-winning playwright Philip Kan Gotanda, set in 1919 among the lush cane fields of Hawaii. Inspired by true events in the playwrights family, The Ballad of Yachiyo follows 16-year-old Yachiyo as she reluctantly leaves her impoverished parents to live with sophisticated relatives. Her... more » mother hopes she will learn the Japanese tea ceremony and other refinements that will help attract a wealthy husband. But as Yachiyo acquires civilized graces from her hostess, Okusan, she also struggles with a growing passion for Okusans handsome, dissolute husband. The Ballad of Yachiyo is a gripping story of poetic imagery by one of Americas leading contemporary playwrights. A L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: June Angela, Takayo Fischer, Dian Kobayashi, Lane Nishikawa, Sab Shimono, Greg Watanabe and Annie Yee.« less