Jan 13
Behind the Scenes: Fighting for Democracy, Part 8 – The Actors [VIDEO]
This interview features three of the nine dedicated actors starring in the world premiere Fighting for Democracy performance: Aime Kelly, Jihad Milhem, and Griffin Stanton-Ameisen.
Jan 13
The incredible story of George Saito
Executive Order 9066, issued by President Roosevelt, authorized the forced removal of hundreds of thousands of Japanese-Americans, many of them full American citizens like George and his brothers and sisters, and sent them to the internment camps.
Jan 13
Behind the Scenes: Fighting for Democracy, Part 7 – Alison Roberts [VIDEO]
This interview features costume designer Alison Roberts, a highly regarded Philadelphia theater professional; Fighting for Democracy marks her first collaboration with the Center.
Jan 10
Fighting for Democracy: Behind the Scenes, Part 6 – The Writers [VIDEO]
This interview features the playwriting team behind the world premiere Fighting for Democracy theatrical performance: Suli Holum, playwright, Makoto Hirano, associate writer, and Allison Heishman, dramaturg.
Jan 6
Fighting for Democracy: Behind the Scenes, Part 5 – Stage Management [VIDEO]
Fighting for Democracy unites a must-see, multimedia exhibition from the Japanese American National Museum with a stirring, original theatrical production created by the National Constitution Center.
