Leslie Ishii

Photos: Brooke Shields, Francis Jue and More at 2025 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

The Actors’ Equity Foundation held its 2025 awards presentation on Monday, June 23, hosted by Tony Award-winner BD Wong. Check out photos from the event.

BD Wong Will Host the Actors' Equity Foundation Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025

The Actors' Equity Foundation's 2025 awards presentation will take place this month and will be hosted by Tony Award winner BD Wong. Learn more about the awards here!

Nancy Daly Will Receive Actors' Equity Foundation's Patrick Quinn Award
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

The Actors' Equity Foundation has announced the final recipient of its awards for 2025: Nancy Daly for the Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors.

Nicholas Barasch, Jessica Hecht and More to Receive Actors' Equity 2025 Performance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!

Leslie Ishii To Receive 2025 Paul Robeson Award
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

Actors' Equity Association and the Actors' Equity Foundation have announced jointly that they will bestow the Paul Robeson Award for 2025 on Leslie Ishii.

Leslie Ishii Will Receive Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Zelda Fichandler Award
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced the recipient and finalist for its annual Zelda Fichandler Award. Learn more about the award here!

The Bengsons & More to Receive 2024 Democracy Cycle Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024

The Perelman Performing Arts Center and Civis Foundation (a Galvan Initiatives affiliate) revealed the eight artistic commissions for the inaugural year of The Democracy Cycle, a program which invites artists to explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy. Learn more!

Perseverance Theatre Announces 2024/2025 Season In Juneau and Anchorage
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Perseverance Theatre, Alaska's premiere regional theatre, will present three titles in Juneau and Anchorage for their 2024-2025 season. Led by Artistic Director Leslie Ishii, Perseverance Theatre's upcoming Season will bring powerful stories by, for, and of Alaska to Juneau and Anchorage.

CAATA Welcomes New General Manager Kayla Kim Votapek and Programs Manager J. Ching-Irvine
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 7, 2024

Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) welcomes Kayla Kim Votapek as General Manager and J. Ching-Irvine as Programs Manager. The new hires are part of CAATA's plan to rebuild and redesign the organization after the pandemic.

Perseverance Theatre and EnActe Arts Partner To Bring Romantic Comedy To The Stage With A NICE INDIAN BOY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2023

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Perseverance Theatre and EnActe Arts join forces to present the delightful romantic comedy, A Nice Indian Boy, in Juneau. Don't miss this heartwarming and hilarious production!

Photos: Perseverance Theatre Brings THE GREAT LEAP To Juneau
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023

Perseverance Theatre brings The Great Leap by Lauren Yee to the Mainstage in Juneau, Alaska.

THE GREAT LEAP Comes to Perseverance Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2023

Perseverance Theatre and the UAA Department of Theatre and Dance have teamed up to co-produce The Great Leap by Lauren Yee, directed by Perseverance Theatre's Artistic Director Leslie Ishii.

United States Artists Announces 2023 Fellows in Theater & Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2023

United States Artists has announced the 2023 USA Fellows in the category of Theater & Performance. Learn more about the recipients here!

Full Cast Announced For THE GREAT LEAP At Perseverance Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2023

Perseverance Theatre and the UAA Department of Theatre and Dance have teamed up to co-produce The Great Leap by Lauren Yee, directed by Perseverance Theatre's Artistic Director Leslie Ishii. This production features Morgan Gwilym Tso as Manford, Karen Li as Connie, Bostin Christopher as Saul, and Edward Chen as Wen Chang.

Perseverance Theatre Presents THE GREAT LEAP Beginning in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

The Great Leap comes to Perseverance Theatre this year. The play is by Lauren Yee and directed by Leslie Ishii. Juneau performances are February 17 - March 5, 2023, on the Perseverance Theatre Mainstage.

Perseverance Theatre Presents THE GREAT LEAP Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2023

The Great Leap comes to Perseverance Theatre this year. The play is by Lauren Yee and directed by Leslie Ishii.

The National Theatre Conference Announces 2022 Award Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2022

The National Theatre Conference is honoring new and long-time organizations and individuals who affect and inspire the field, and has named the recipients of its 2022 awards.

Perseverance Theatre And University Of Alaska To Co-Produce LITTLE WOMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2022

Perseverance Theatre and University of Alaska Department of Theatre and Dance to Co-Produce Little Women and The Great Leap in UAA Fine Arts Building.

Theatre Communications Group Announces RESPOND Grantees for THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2022

Theatre Communications Group has announced the recipients of $10,000 RESPOND grants as part of the THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color program.

TCG Announces Application Launch For THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres Of Color
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2022

Theatre Communications Group has announced the application launch of THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color.