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Paul K Kikuchi

PAUL K KIKUCHI  (1959 - )

 Nationality:    Japanese American
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Born and raised in Pasadena, California, playwright/screenwriter/substitute teacher Paul Kikuchi is a third generation Japanese American. He attended UC Santa Barbara where he barely received a Ba in English literature. Paul has written six screenplays which have landed him three different agents, two options and a cup of Winchell's coffee. Paul's first play, IXNaY, had its world premiere at East West Players in 2009. His second play, WRINKLES, will be receiving its world premiere at EWP in Spring 2011. Paul lives with his wife, two daughters and dog in their cluttered house in South Pasadena.

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below is a list of Paul K Kikuchi's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

 Ixnay         Long Arm Of Stanley Matsui, The         Wrinkles

Ixnay

Synopsis:
Raymond Kobayashi is in the prime of his sansei life when he is pulled up to the Reincarnation Station. But when he finds out he's being sent back as a Japanese American again, he refuses, which rudely prevents anyone else from returning to earth as scheduled. a comedy about a usually polite Asian causing major havoc when he ixnays his next life.

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1st Produced:
East West Players, Los Angeles    12 Feb 2009

Organisations:
East West Players, Los Angeles and S. Mark Taper Foundation Endowment for EWP

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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Long Arm Of Stanley Matsui, The

Synopsis:
as an official for a local basketball organization, young Stanley Matsui is assigned to monitor a group of rowdy parents and family members of the 7th grade girls Tsunami Ladybugs. a comedy where there's more action in the bleachers than on the court.
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1st Produced:
East West Players, La    2008

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Wrinkles

Synopsis:
Unbeknownst to his daughter and grandson, 73 year-old Nisei Harry Fukutani is an internet sensation! But to view his work, you'd have to turn off the parental filter and have a valid credit card. a sticky comedy about sex, lies, and Tiger Balm.

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1st Produced:
East West Players, Los Angeles    10 Feb 2011

Organisations:
East West Players

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Comedy

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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