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Since 2012, I have had the immense pleasure of documenting the development of @jeannesak’s play, starring @joeldelafuente, helmed by Lisa Rothe. Today is the final performance of the run @luna.stage. @jeannesak, her friend herethereareblueberries colleague @samreeder and I took NJ Tranisit to Orange,NJ to attend a soldout and very receptive audience. Joel’s performance is a tour-de-force where he plays 30 different characters. @montclairhighschoolnj school board member were in the audience. Happy trails. 📷 @liachangphotography

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Last two performances of HOLD THESE TRUTHS at @luna.stage this weekend!

Thank you to all of you who came out these last 3 weeks to see our brilliant Joel de la Fuente, directed by the equally brilliant Lisa Rothe.

Special thanks to my dear friend @liachangphotography and my HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES compadre @samreeder for joining me last Sunday for a taco lunch and a tour de force show by Joel. And ❤️🙏 to Lia for the lovely photos and to our overflow audience, especially all those who came from the Montclair high school.

Truly a highlight of the afternoon was three 10-year old boys turning to me after the show and exclaiming “That was great!”

Come see what they’re raving about, friends! You’ve got two more chances, so don’t miss out!

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@luna.stage to see @jeannesak’s #holdthesetruths starring @joeldelafuente Performances through Oct.18th. Directed by Lisa Rothe photo by @liachangphotography

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@backstagepasswithliachang

Happy Opening to Jeanne Sakata, Joel de la Fuente and Lisa Rothe @luna.stage. Drama Desk Nominated Joel de la Fuente in Jeanne Sakata's HOLD THESE TRUTHS at Luna Stage https://wp.me/p8ilTC-hXD The season opener, Jeanne Sakata’s Hold These Truths stars Joel de la Fuente (Man in the High Castle) playing 36 characters in a powerful solo play inspired by civil rights pioneer Gordon Hirabayashi, who peaceably resisted the U.S. government’s forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. Hold These Truths made its Luna debut as part of last season’s PlayFest, and returns as a full production in response to audience demand from September 24-October 18. Luna Stage is located at 555 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052. For tickets and more information, visit www.lunastage.org.

During WWII in Seattle, University of Washington student Gordon Hirabayashi fights the US government’s orders to forcibly remove and incarcerate all people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast. As he struggles to reconcile his country’s betrayal with his passionate belief in the US Constitution, Gordon begins a 50-year journey toward a greater understanding of America’s triumphs - and a confrontation with its failures. A story filled with hope, this play will leave you cheering for a man who stood up for the true meaning of patriotism. In May 2012, Gordon Hirabayashi was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, by President Barack Obama.

Tickets and more info at https://www.lunastage.org/hold-these-truths @mnnnyc

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Did you miss THE WHITE CHIP? Flexible subscriptions are still available for our three remaining Main Stage shows:

BETRAYAL by Harold Pinter, directed by Carey Perloff
📅 October 22 – November 15, 2026

THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller, directed by Barbara Damashek
📅 February 11 – March 7, 2027

DANCE MOMS by Ying Ying Li, directed by Lisa Rothe
📅 May 20 – June 13, 2027

Choose the shows that speak to you, build your own season, and enjoy the flexibility of a subscription. Learn more about each show on our website!

🎟️ Single tickets are also on sale now!

Come experience the rest of the season with us!

#MarinTheatre #BayAreaTheatre #MarinCounty #NorthBay

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It takes a village to raise a child. But sometimes, the roles reverse more often than we know or recognize.

This journey is one we can’t make without you. Thank you for holding our hand through it.

Donate. Share. Support #theVIVIfilm at the link in our bio.

#theVIVIfilm #viviSupporter #HaitianStories

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Dear friends, I’m delighted to announce an upcoming production of HOLD THESE TRUTHS at Luna Stage in West Orange, New Jersey, starring and directed by my brilliant friends Joel de la Fuente and Lisa Rothe, running from September 24 to October 18, 2026.

Since we did our off-Broadway premiere 15 years ago with the Epic Theatre Ensemble in 2012, and Joel’s subsequent nomination for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance, we’ve been so blessed to take this show all over the country. And If you’ve never seen Joel in action, here’s your chance! Thank you to Ari Laura Kreith, A.D. of Luna Stage, Matt Monaco and the wonderful Luna Stage staff, for this great gift of bringing HTT back to the East Coast.

At a time when our civil rights, citizenship, safety and national sense of compassion and decency are being brutally assaulted on a daily basis, I’m grateful that Luna’s recent staged reading of HOLD THESE TRUTHS has led to this opportunity to revisit the story of Gordon Hirabayashi, whose battle for civil rights led to his being honored posthumously by President Obama with a Presidential Medal of Freedom.

HOLD THESE TRUTHS
By Jeanne Sakata
Starring Joel de la Fuente
Directed by Lisa Rothe
Lighting Design by Cat Tate Starmer
Costume Design by Meg Weedon
Sound Design Adaptation by Irene Wang
PSM Brielle Morris

LUNA STAGE
West Orange, New Jersey
September 24 to October 18, 2026
For tickets: https://www.lunastage.org/hold-these-truths

Photo by Lia Chang

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@backstagepasswithliachang Sept 24-Oct. 18: Drama Desk Nominated Joel de la Fuente in Jeanne Sakata's HOLD THESE TRUTHS at Luna Stage https://wp.me/p8ilTC-hXD The season opener, Jeanne Sakata’s Hold These Truths stars Joel de la Fuente (Man in the High Castle) playing 36 characters in a powerful solo play inspired by civil rights pioneer Gordon Hirabayashi, who peaceably resisted the U.S. government’s forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. Hold These Truths made its Luna debut as part of last season’s PlayFest, and returns as a full production in response to audience demand from September 24-October 18. Luna Stage is located at 555 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052. For tickets and more information, visit www.lunastage.org.

During WWII in Seattle, University of Washington student Gordon Hirabayashi fights the US government’s orders to forcibly remove and incarcerate all people of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast. As he struggles to reconcile his country’s betrayal with his passionate belief in the US Constitution, Gordon begins a 50-year journey toward a greater understanding of America’s triumphs - and a confrontation with its failures. A story filled with hope, this play will leave you cheering for a man who stood up for the true meaning of patriotism. In May 2012, Gordon Hirabayashi was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, by President Barack Obama.

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We asked some audience members for their favourite songs 🎸🎭

#bingtheatre #musicaltheater #musical #theatre #bonnieandclyde

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Closing night appreciation- The sisterhood that this #steelmagnolias production @playmakersrep is such a gift. This world class repertory company’s 50th season keeps theatre vibrant and relevant in the community, with @unc_drama Masters of Fine Arts students (@elizadye and @carolinemaarques ) in acting , professional actors @kathrynhunterwilliams and Julia Gibson )(@grier.coleman @wigginoutbz @narellesissons @lightmkr who anchor the acting company and train the next generation of theatre pros in addition to guest designers (@grier.coleman @wigginoutbz @narellesissons @lightmkr and performers, like me and @thursdaygirls , who are invited to join the particular shows such as this one stage managed with skill, finesse and respect and heart by @aspen_blake_ and sessoux for a rewarding experience for all.
Special thanks to PlayMakers leader and Artistic Director @vivbenesch and director @lulubellarothe for the sisterhood they summoned with spirit and intention.
As my character M’lynn says, “You have no idea how wonderful you are.” 🩷photos by @tjcarrphoto
#steelmagnoliasplay
#livetheatre
#playmakersrep

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Cast share their thoughts after a week of rehearsals.

“WANTED : DEAD OR ALIVE” An Outlaw’s Musical………
Book, Music and lyrics by: @a_for_arthur

Starring ;
@muy.celestial
@meagan_cordova
@sohinidey01
@nickwhitlock_banana
@lexipaolino

Directed by : @a_for_arthur
Choreographed by : @skiptraciing
Advised by : @lulubellarothe

📅 :
THURSDAY APRIL 30 - 7:00p.m
FRIDAY MAY 1 - 7:00p.m
SUNDAY MAY 3 - 5:00p.m & 7:00p.m

🏟️ : STUDIO B, FA 196

#bingtheatre #musicaltheater #musical #theatre

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Get ready, the Outlaws are almost here🎭🎸

“WANTED : DEAD OR ALIVE” An Outlaw’s Musical………
Book, Music and lyrics by: @a_for_arthur

Starring ;
@muy.celestial
@meagan_cordova
@sohinidey01
@nickwhitlock_banana
@lexipaolino

Directed by : @a_for_arthur
Choreographed by : @skiptraciing
Advised by : @lulubellarothe

📅 :
THURSDAY APRIL 30 - 7:00p.m
FRIDAY MAY 1 - 7:00p.m
SUNDAY MAY 3 - 5:00p.m & 7:00p.m

🏟️ : STUDIO B, FA 196

#bingtheatre #musicaltheater #musical #theatre

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