cold tofu book cover

Lectures & Discussions

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

cold tofu book cover

Lectures & Discussions

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

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 Hill, Geoff 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.

 

Not a current member? Join or renew now for free admission and JANM Store discounts.

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

Saturday, Sep 07, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PDT

Japanese American National Museum

100 North Central Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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 Hill, Geoff 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.

 

Not a current member? Join or renew now for free admission and JANM Store discounts.

Related Article

cold tofu comedy group photo

In the Beginning There Was Cold Tofu

By Sharon Yamato

Interview about the book with authors Denice Kumagai and Marilyn Tokuda—the creative minds behind the formation of the Los Angeles community’s innovative Asian American improv troupe, Cold Tofu.

READ

Support the understanding and appreciation of the Japanese American experience.

Become a Member Make a Gift