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C.Y. author of “Flower Drum Song” has a new musical based on his book “Days of the Tong Wars”.  Lyrics are by Sam Kunin and music and additional lyrics by Larissa Lam.

The reading on March 25th, 2010 was directed by Mike Hagiwara, with the cast of Marcus Choi, Alden Villaverde, Elizabeth Pan, Mike Dalager, Diana Toshiko, Shun Lee Fong, and Tony Lam.  Singing voices by Larissa Lam, Mike Hagiwara, Reggie DeLeon, Evan D’Angeles, Shun Lee Fong, and Josephine Kao.

18 Mighty Mountain Warriors gained more fans with their impeccable timing, intelligence, and experience.  The 18 MMW were all class decked out in suits reminiscent of the old vaudeville routines. The Warriors, with special guest Diana Toshiko,  dished out their usual brand of socially relevant, media inspired pieces to a sold out house at The Improv Tuesday evening at the Sketch Championships.

All of the groups, for the most part, were gracious and much support was heard all around the small Improv room where each group performed 15 minutes of side splitting material.  After a small mix up with who actually won, Projekt Newspeak was declared the winner, while the other groups quickly rushed outside to meet and greet old friends and new friends along with the many Hollywood industry who attended.

Sketch comedy has been on the early days of television continuing on with Saturday Night Live still running today.  Sketch festivals started in the late 90′s and have booming on as more people are appreciating the either the art, social relevance, or pure entertainment value.  This was the fourth year that The Improv has held such a festival.  Hopes that the festival will make it onto television somehow was talked about in the green room.  Judging from the audience reactions, a DVD of the sketch competition would, like the show on Tuesday night, guarantee lots of laughs.

Hosted by CARLOS ALAZRAQUI (Reno 911) and JILL MICHELE MELEÁN (MadTV) March 16, Tues, 8pm

Diana Toshiko performs with the 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors at the World Famous Improv

8162 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 651-2583 (The Improv number)

(Note: the Improv is $14 admission plus the purchase of 2 items -food or drink- minimum. 18 and over only please!)

Reserve tickets NOW! Or whenever it’s convenient for you, darling.

http://www.symfonee.com/Improv/hollywood/comedians/Bio.aspx?ShowDate=3/16/10&Uid={3ccdad4a-0c1b-40c4-89a0-af0feefbe0da}

featuring 4 of the nation’s BEST sketch comedy troupes!

Hey You Millionaires (from Chicago!)

Projektnewspeak (2009 Champions!)

18 Mighty Mountain Warriors (2006 Champions! With special guest performer Diana Toshiko!)

Kinda Sketchy (AKA Hot Tamales. As seen on Showtime!)

Watch as these 4 sketch comedy groups battle it out in bloodthirsty competition for the Sketch Comedy Crown! Come CHEER 18MMW on, and help us influence the judges and WIN THE CROWN!

remember: THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!

Pictures added from “The Betrayed” and “Make a Movie Like” in the gallery section.

Thanks to everyone who supported the west coast premiere of “The Betrayed”!