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Lectures & Discussions

A Conversation with Velina Hasu Houston

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Lectures & Discussions

A Conversation with Velina Hasu Houston

In 1993, Velina Hasu Houston published the play Tea about five Japanese "war brides" who find themselves living in rural Kansas alongside their American GI husbands after World War II. Tea went on to become one of the most produced Asian American plays, shedding light on "the immigrant spirit that is the spine of America." As part of Women's History Month, Houston will revisit some of its groundbreaking themes and discuss her latest work involving Japanese international brides of World War II. Reservations recommended.

Sunday, Mar 06, 2005

2:00 PM PST

In 1993, Velina Hasu Houston published the play Tea about five Japanese "war brides" who find themselves living in rural Kansas alongside their American GI husbands after World War II. Tea went on to become one of the most produced Asian American plays, shedding light on "the immigrant spirit that is the spine of America." As part of Women's History Month, Houston will revisit some of its groundbreaking themes and discuss her latest work involving Japanese international brides of World War II. Reservations recommended.

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