OXNARD — The Elite Theatre would like to announce the upcoming production of Yankee Dawg You Die – a play by Philip Kan Gotanda, directed by Jolyn Johnson. The production runs for four weekends on The Elite’s South Stage beginning September 8, 2023 in Oxnard, California.
Long before Crazy Rich Asians or Everything Everywhere All At Once, Philip Kan Gotanda explored being Asian in Hollywood in Yankee Dawg You Die. In this play, two Asian-American men struggle to find a space in Hollywood in the 1980s: Bradley Yamashita is brash, outspoken, and opinionated; Vincent Chang is a survivor of Old Hollywood stereotypes, trying to remain regal and honorable. Bradley and Vincent’s unlikely friendship–as they talk of life, love, and Tinseltown–shows that generational divides might not be as wide as we think.
Yankee Dawg You Die stars Eric R. Umali as Vincent, and Tae Ho Yoon as Bradley.
The play will run each weekend beginning Friday, September 8, 2023 and running through Sunday, October 1, 2023. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm, with a special Thursday performance on September 28th at 8pm. Information at www.theelite.org.
The Elite Theater Company is located at 2731 Victoria Ave, Oxnard, CA 93035 at Fisherman’s Wharf. Adult admission is $20.00 with discounts for Seniors, Students and Military at $17.00. Groups of five or more are at $10.00 each. Currently, only cash-transaction ticket sales at the door! No bills over $20 accepted. Tickets are available now for pre-sale at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yankee-dawg-you-die-by-philip-kan-gotanda-tickets-686666757757.
The Elite Theatre Company has adjusted its policy regarding COVID safety. While proof of vaccination is no longer required for audience members, we ask for cooperation, and request that unvaccinated audience members wear proper protective masks while inside the theater building.