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JANM Book Club: Cold Tofu, The Early Years 1981-1998

Performing Arts
In Person
Tateuchi Democracy Forum
Japanese American National Museum 100 N Central Ave Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Date: Sept. 7, 2024

Time: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.



Tickets

Entry included in JANM Admission ($16 adults, $9 seniors/students/youth, Free for JANM Members)


Join former members of Cold Tofu Improv for a hilarious and thought provoking celebration of their book, Cold Tofu, The Early Years 1981-1998: The World's First Asian American Improv Comedy Group . Hosted by Dom Magwili , authors Denice Kumagai-Hoy  and Marilyn Tokuda  will be joined in conversation by performers Amy HillGeoff Rivas , and Joey Miyashima .

 

About the book

Cold Tofu is the country's oldest Asian American comedy  improv group. Two of its founding members and former artistic directors, Marilyn Tokuda and Denice Kumagai, share their insights and memories of the group’s inception and early years. Filled with photographs, a timeline, and quotes from former castmates, board members, and others, Cold Tofu, The Early Years  will have you laughing, reminiscing, and learning about this amazing group.

This book is available in the JANM Store .

 

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