Legends of the Bandit Princess “TWO PLAYS, WRITTEN BY KIKUE TASHIRO AND STARRING KATI KURODA were international hits. Sakura – The Bandit Princess This fusion theatre production of was cited “a classic of the American stage,” by Bonnie Lee of THE SCOTSMAN (8\/12\/01) and awarded 5 Stars.<\/p>\n
Rave reviews from Honolulu to Houston, Dallas to St. Louis ARE AVAILABLE. THE PREQUEL, HANA – THE BANDIT PRINCESS, HAD A DEVELOPMENTAL readING at NY Theatre Workshop. The full production of HANA ran at Chelsea Playhouse.<\/p>\n
What the critics say about
\nSAKURA – THE BANDIT PRINCESS<\/p>\n
*****Five Stars! *****<\/p>\n
NO PRAISE can be too high \u2026 Kuroda has made her performance of this work, written by the late Kikue Tashiro, a classic of the American stage.
\nThe Scotsman<\/p>\n
A virtuoso turn \u2026 embroidering the poetry with Kabuki and Noh styles
\nNew York\u2019s Village Voice<\/p>\n
Kati Kuroda’s bravura rendition of Kikue Tashiro’s intriguing script makes Sakura one of the most original and exhilarating entries in the crowded field of solo drama.
\nPenny Bergman directs with zest and ingenuity
\nHouston Chronicle<\/p>\n
An incredible production and a brilliant performance\u2026
\nHonolulu Star Bulletin<\/p>\n
Amazing array of characters — Extraordinary solo turn
\nDallas Morning News<\/p>\n
One-woman triumph — an acting tour de force.
\nThe Honolulu Advertiser<\/p>\n
Crouching Bandit, Hidden Princess —
\nThe best story time since kindergarten \u2026 wonderfully theatrical.
\nPenny Bergman directs with zest and ingenuity.
\nHouston Press<\/p>\n
Five Stars! *****
\nThe real gem!
\nScotland on Sunday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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