The Joy Luck Club April 27, 2012

Vintage Theatre presents “The Joy Luck Club”

Adapted By Susan Kim

Based on the novel “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan

Directed by Craig A. Bond

Vintage Theatre opens new space with “The Joy Luck Club” on April 27

Vintage Theatre presents “The Joy Luck Club.” April 27-May 20*(*note date/location change) at their new location 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($20 advance) on Fridays and Saturdays; $21 ($18 advance) on Sundays. Tickets are available by calling 303-839-1361 or online at www.vintagetheatre.com.

“The Joy Luck Club” tells the stories of four Chinese-immigrant women and their American-born daughters. Each of the four Chinese women has her own view of the world based on her experiences in China and wants to share that vision with her daughter. The daughters try to understand and appreciate their mothers' pasts, adapt to the American way of life, and win their mothers' acceptance.

Based on the book by the same name, the title comes from the club formed in China by one of the mothers, Suyuan Woo, in order to lift her friends' spirits and distract them from their problems during the Japanese invasion. At club meetings, they play the Chinese game of mahjong for money while feasting on a variety of foods. Suyuan continued the club when she came to the United States—hoping to bring luck to her family and friends and finding joy in that hope.

The outstanding cast includes The Mothers: Donna Hansen (Suyuan Woo), Kim Yan (An-Mei Hsu), Tria Xiong* (Lindo Jong) and Janell Kim (Ying-Ying St. Clair); The Daughters: Samantha Yon (Jing-Mei Woo), Jennifer So (Rose Hsu Jordan), Michelle Yung Hurtubise (Waverly Jong) and Ulcca Joshi Hansen (Lena St. Clair).

The ensemble includes Maria Cheng, Charlie Chiv*, Paolo Dizon, Catherine Huh, Andrew Hunter, John Katona, Dat Le aka: Lee, Dorothy Lee, Heather Papazian, Melinda Piche, Arlene Rapal, Ben Sisaengrat, Lianna Sisaengrat,

Lilly Triavita and Peter Trinh. * appears courtesy of Actors' Equity

Amy Tan wrote “The Joy Luck Club” to try to understand her own relationship with her mother. Tan's Chinese parents wanted Americanized children but expected them to think like Chinese. Tan found this particularly difficult as an adolescent. While the generational differences were like those experienced by other mothers and daughters, the cultural distinctions added another dimension. Thus, Tan wrote not only to sort out her cultural heritage but to learn how she and her mother could get along better.

Vintage Theatre presents “The Joy Luck Club” - Between every mother and daughter there is a story that must be told. Apr. 27 – May 20 - Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 2:30 p.m. Fri/Sat $25 ($20 advance); Sun $21 ($18 advance). 303-839-1361 or online at www.vintagetheatre.com - NEW Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. **Please note date change and new location!