36 North is a collective of playwrights dedicated to the writing of theatrical works, proud of their geographical home in Santa Cruz, CA.
Meeting weekly on Monday nights, the playwrights gather to share ideas, critique and improve each others’ work, and prepare for upcoming readings. Take a look at the Calendar of Shows.
White Sky, Falling Dragon – 白天落龍
Soaring Dragon Endeavors is currently in production for “White Sky, Falling Dragon.”
It is with great excitement that we announce the Santa Cruz premiere of Spike Wong’s play, “White Sky, Falling Dragon.” The play is inspired by Spike’s father’s (Ernie Wong) military service in World War 2, and takes place in Watsonville, 1944!
After a successful world premiere at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Spike is co-producing with Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre , 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, for this show.
April 19 – May 5, 2024. Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35410/production/1173181 Featuring: an all-Asian cast, original story, Opening Night reception after the show, actors from Los Angeles, SF Bay Area, and Santa Cruz. A truly unique and powerful experience. Don’t miss it! Learn more at https://soaringdragon.net
About the play: After his WWII service as a bombardier, a young Chinese American man must come to terms with tragedy on his last mission before he can fully return home. His Chinese family obligations clash with his search for a path to his future, but the way forward depends on a secret. Inspired by the playwright’s father, Captain Ernest Wong of the US Army Air Force in World War II, this is the story of his return home to small-town Watsonville, California in 1944. With its focus on Chinese American culture, immigration, and military service during wartime, the play is a unique blend of drama and comedy. Written by Steve “Spike” Wong. Original music by James Francisco, Ph.D
April 19 – May 5, 2024, at Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre, 1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz.
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