Lodestone Theatre Ensemble

Lodestone Theatre Ensemble was a non-profit Asian American theatre organization in Los Angeles, founded in 1999. It was a membership-driven organization. The ensemble disbanded in 2009.

History

In 1995, following the 1992 Los Angeles riots, veteran actor Soon-Tek Oh created the Society of Heritage Performers, a Korean American theatre ensemble. SHP evolved into Lodestone Theatre Ensemble in 1999, organized by original founders: actors Alexandra Bokyun Chun, Tim Lounibos and Chil Kong, and writer Philip W. Chung. Their new focus was embracing a broader Asian Pacific American identity. Chung and Kong remain as present co-artistic directors.
In 2009, Kong appeared on the GSN game show, Catch 21, starring Alfonso Ribeiro and Mikki Padilla, finishing in second place.

Lodestone Theatre Ensemble has presented over 75 mainstage productions, special events, and readings/workshops of both new and established works. New works are presented in the "Yellow Box" reading series. Theatre for Teens and Youth Outreach programs aid disadvantaged youth in partnership with Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Korean Youth Cultural Center and Asian Youth Center. Mainstage productions are done in residence at the GTC in Burbank, California.

Texas by Judy Soo HooLaughter, Joy & Loneliness & Sex & Sex & Sex & Sex by Philip W. Chung

American Monsters by Philip W. Chung, Matt Pelfrey, Judy Soo Hoo

A Dirty Secret Between the Toes by Annette LeeTerminus Americana by Matt Pelfrey

Freak Storm by Matt PelfreyRefrigerators by Judy Soo HooWhen Tigers Smoked Long Pipes by Angela Kang

Claim to Fame by Isaac Ho

Solve For X by Judy Soo HooAmerican Monsters 2 by Corinne Chooey, Isaac Ho, Angela Kang, Oanh Ly, Judy Soo Hoo

The Golden Hour by Philip W. ChungOne Nation, Under God by Philip W. Chung

Telemongol The Mikado Project by Doris Baizley & Ken NarasakiThe Trojan Women by Euripides, translated by Kenneth Cavender

Trapezoid by Nic Cha KimSuddenly, Last Summer by Tennessee Williams

Ten to Life by Nic Cha Kim, Annette Lee, Tim Lounibos, and Judy Soo Hoo