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Mike Masaoka tried to avert the mass expulsion by offering to have the Nisei form a "suicide battalion" to undertake the most dangerous missions, with their parents held in government camps as hostages to ensure the loyalty of the soldiers. The Army quickly rejected the idea.

As the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor approached, Masaoka called an emergency meeting of the JACL in Salt Lake City, and Masaoka steered the group to petition the government to reopen the draft to the Nisei. The government responded by accepting volunteers for a segregated combat team led by white officers, and Masaoka was the first to volunteer for it.

A year later, in January 1944, the War Department did reinstitute the draft for the Nisei in the camps, sparking dissent and, at Heart Mountain, the organization of the Fair Play Committee to protest for clarification of their rights. Camp administrators watched anxiously as the first draft orders reached Heart Mountain, but on the day the first group was called all 17 boarded the bus that took them to their pre-induction physicals. Then the trouble started.

Seacoast Rep Lets The Sun Shine In With HAIR Photo Seacoast Rep Lets The Sun Shine In With HAIR
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2019

Seacoast Rep is pleased to present Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical on its second stage at the STAR Theatre at Kittery Community Center from July 18th through August 4th....


Second Round Of Stanley Cup Playoffs Continues This Weekend With Five Games On NBC & Photo Second Round Of Stanley Cup Playoffs Continues This Weekend With Five Games On NBC & NBCSN
by Tori Hartshorn - April 27, 2018

NBC Sports' exclusive coverage of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues this weekend with five games across NBC and NBCSN, beginning tonight at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when P.K. Subban and the defending Western Conference champion Nashville Predators host Patrik Laine and the Winnipeg Jets in Game 1 o...


Donna McKechnie to Lead the Cast of VICTORY TRAIN at A.R.T./New York Theatres Photo Donna McKechnie to Lead the Cast of VICTORY TRAIN at A.R.T./New York Theatres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2019

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) will present Victory Train, as a new musical with book, music and lyrics by David Buskin and Jake Holmes, for three (3) performances only: Tomorrow, Thursday, November 14 at 4pm and Friday, November 15 at 12pm and 4pm_ at A.R.T. /New York Thea...


BWW Review: Masculine Stereotypes Skewered with Humor in CEZARY GOES TO WAR at La Mam Photo BWW Review: Masculine Stereotypes Skewered with Humor in CEZARY GOES TO WAR at La Mama
by Joe Lombardi - January 17, 2020

Cezary Tomaszewski has created a 'musically-driven queer fantasia' exposing the dangers of masculinity, nationalism and the culture of war.  La Mama is presenting the U.S. premiere of Cezary Goes to War in conjunction with the Polish Cultural Institute and Komuna//Warszawa, an independent avant-gard...


Arlo Guthrie Comes to WYO Theater Photo Arlo Guthrie Comes to WYO Theater
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2019

Legendary Folksinger, songwriter, actor and activist Arlo Guthrie brings Alice's Restaurant Massacree…Back By Popular Demand to the WYO Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30pm! The entire anti-war, "anti-stupid" epic-the tale of Arlo, Alice, Obie, a half a ton of garbage and the draft board-presented on the WYO st...


The Age of Aquarius is Near! NBC's HAIR LIVE! Will Air Next May, with Direction by Di Photo The Age of Aquarius is Near! NBC's HAIR LIVE! Will Air Next May, with Direction by Diane Paulus and Alex Rudzinski
by Macon Prickett - July 24, 2018

NBC's Live broadcast of the hit rock-musical HAIR, directed by Diane Paulus and Alex Rudzinski, is set to air May 19, 2019, TV Line has reported....


BWW Review: ALLEGIANCE Makes Its Los Angeles Premiere at JACC Photo BWW Review: ALLEGIANCE Makes Its Los Angeles Premiere at JACC
by Don Grigware - March 01, 2018

Focusing on one of the most devastatingly controversial periods in history after Pearl Harbor in the early 1940s, Allegiance portrays Japanese Americans, loyal to the US, who were forced out of their homes and relocated to centers akin to concentration camps. Treated like animals with little food, w...


BAFTA Introduces a Casting Category, Publishes Rules for 2020 Photo BAFTA Introduces a Casting Category, Publishes Rules for 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 07, 2019

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today published the rules and timeline for the EE British Academy Film Awards 2020, following its annual review of all categories. BAFTA's Film Committee undertakes this review each year in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders acr...


Walt Disney Company Presents Wall-to-Wall 2019 NFL DRAFT Coverage Photo Walt Disney Company Presents Wall-to-Wall 2019 NFL DRAFT Coverage
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 18, 2019

The Walt Disney Company's presentation of the 2019 NFL Draft will offer more to fans than ever before as the entire event, April 25-27, will air on both ESPN and ABC, and each network will provide distinct telecasts for Rounds 1-3 in prime time. Additionally, all seven rounds of the draft will be st...


Theater Resources Unlimited Announces TRU PRODUCER BOOT CAMP Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Announces TRU PRODUCER BOOT CAMP
by A.A. Cristi - January 26, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the workshop Raising Money for Theater: Who, How, and When to Ask, part of TRU Boot Camps on February 4, 2018 from 10am - 6pm at 151 W. 46th St., 8th Floor, NYC. Basic pricing is $175 for non-members, $150 for TRU members with $25 off for early birds, thru...


A Very Musical History Lesson: America 101 Photo A Very Musical History Lesson: America 101
by Nicole Rosky - July 04, 2018

Happy 242nd birthday, America! On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies officially declared independence from Great Britain, forming a brand new nation, which today celebrates over two centuries of freedom and democracy. In that time, our country has been through war and peace, prosperity and pover...


George Trowbridge Author of Striking Eight Bells: A Vietnam Memoir, Won the Award for Photo George Trowbridge Author of Striking Eight Bells: A Vietnam Memoir, Won the Award for Best Overall Book of 2018 for Richter Publishing
by Robert Diamond - November 16, 2018

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BWW Review: London School of Performing Arts PAC 19-1B's HAIR Brings Flower Power to Photo BWW Review: London School of Performing Arts PAC 19-1B's HAIR Brings Flower Power to Jakarta
by Rakaputra Paputungan - August 11, 2018

After the 2-hour show of untamed expressions of love and longing for peace, the logic and passion behind HAIR are made clear: it's an outcry against the growing injustice of contemporary Indonesian society....


Cinemax Presents Season Two of MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUS Photo Cinemax Presents Season Two of MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUS
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 04, 2018

MIKE JUDGE PRESENTS: TALES FROM THE TOUR BUS, chronicling the exploits of legendary music artists, begins its eight-episode second season FRIDAY, NOV. 2 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on CINEMAX. While the first season of the show spotlighted country musicians, the new season focuses on funk ...


Thanksgiving Day Celebrations Announced At Tulalip Resort Casino Photo Thanksgiving Day Celebrations Announced At Tulalip Resort Casino
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2019

Thanksgiving Day celebrations are bountiful this year for everyone at Tulalip Resort Casino. The acclaimed culinary team at Tulalip are cooking up their annual turkey day madness for November 28. Below are highlights of the featured feasts from around the Resort with a choice of relaxed-casual, mode...


BWW Previews: THE STRAZ ARTS LEGACY REMIX FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA HONORS HEROES THROU Photo BWW Previews: THE STRAZ ARTS LEGACY REMIX FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA HONORS HEROES THROUGH THE AGES AT at The Straz Riverwalk
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - November 04, 2019

As a way to celebrate diversity in Tampa Bay, The Straz Center created The Straz Arts Legacy REMIX Project, where writers, actors, musicians, singers, and dancers join together on the Riverwalk to perform for a free event highlighting the beauty of a particular culture. On November 8, The Straz Arts...


Patrick Mahomes to Appear on Opening Night of 2019 NFL DRAFT ON ABC Photo Patrick Mahomes to Appear on Opening Night of 2019 NFL DRAFT ON ABC
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the National Football League's 2018 Most Valuable Player, will appear on ABC's opening night presentation of the “2019 NFL Draft on ABC,” live coast to coast from Nashville, THURSDAY, APRIL 25 (8:00-11:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network a...


George Takei's ALLEGIANCE to Return to Cinemas This Fall Photo George Takei's ALLEGIANCE to Return to Cinemas This Fall
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 11, 2018

In its annual return to screens around the anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, Fathom Events is bringing George Takei's ("Star Trek," "Heroes") moving Broadway musical "Allegiance," also starring Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Mulan) and Telly Leung (Godspell, "Glee"), back to cinemas nat...


Join Tulalip Resort Casino Chefs During Their Luscious Caramel Dining Event This Apri Photo Join Tulalip Resort Casino Chefs During Their Luscious Caramel Dining Event This April And May
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2019

Ask any of the Tulalip Resort Casino chefs why cooking with gooey, creamy caramel isn't just for desserts and they will share why these savory caramel ingredients are also excellent in any dish. There's something about it - the color, the smell, the taste and the texture that just gets everyone exci...


Arts Centre Melbourne In Association With ABC Events Presents THE COODABEAN CHAMPIONS Photo Arts Centre Melbourne In Association With ABC Events Presents THE COODABEAN CHAMPIONS Father's Day Special
by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2018

What's hotter than a pie at the footy? The Coodabeen Champions now traditional end-of-season live Father's Day show of course, returning to Arts Centre Melbourne on Sunday 2 September 2018 chock full of footy frivolity!...


Photo Flash: First Look At Peregrine Theatre Ensemble's HAIR in Provincetown Photo Photo Flash: First Look At Peregrine Theatre Ensemble's HAIR in Provincetown
by Alan Henry - August 22, 2018

Peregrine Theatre Ensemble's HAIR finds the poignant heart within a raucous, sweeping show. Through September 7th at Provincetown's Fishermen Hall. Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.peregrinetheatre.com. Photo credit: Michael & Suz Karchmer...


Amas Premieres Musical VICTORY TRAIN in Staged Readings Ft. Judy McLane and More Photo Amas Premieres Musical VICTORY TRAIN in Staged Readings Ft. Judy McLane and More
by Julie Musbach - February 07, 2019

Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab, in association with LaVie Productions, will present staged readings of Victory Train, a new musical, with book, music and lyrics by David Buskin and Jake Holmes....


African-American Shakespeare Company's L. Peter Callender Comes Full Circle When He D Photo African-American Shakespeare Company's L. Peter Callender Comes Full Circle When He Directs BLACK EAGLES
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2019

The African American Shakespeare Company will present Leslie Lee's Black Eagles under the direction of the company's Artistic Director, L. Peter Callender. This marks a return of the company to the Marine's Memorial where it will present the extraordinary drama about the Tuskegee airmen, America's ...


GOOD MORNING AMERICA's Robin Roberts to Host THE NFL DRAFT Live Photo GOOD MORNING AMERICA's Robin Roberts to Host THE NFL DRAFT Live
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019

“Good Morning America”'s Robin Roberts will host ABC's opening night presentation of the 2019 National Football League Draft, live from Nashville, THURSDAY, APRIL 25 (8:00-11:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network and via streaming. Roberts will host the prime-time broadcast of Round 1, joined ...


TRU Now Accepting Writer Submissions For How To Write A Musical That Works Photo TRU Now Accepting Writer Submissions For How To Write A Musical That Works
by Julie Musbach - November 14, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents How to Write a Musical That Works, part 1: The World and The Want, the first workshop in a 3-part series. One of the programs in TRU Beginnings: Opportunities for Early Development of New Work, it will take placeon Sunday, December 9, 2018....






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