No-No Boy - Act I

Audiobook Break is proud to present the Japanese American Civil Liberties Collection from L.A. Theatre Works. Today we begin with Act I of NO-NO BOY by Ken Narasaki, directed by Anna Lyse Erikson, based on the novel by John Okada. The production stars Greg Watanabe, Emily Kuroda, and a full cast. After spending years in internment camps and prison, a Japanese American man who had said no to both a loyalty oath and serving in the U.S. military finally returns home to Seattle to find old friendships and his family in tatters. Stay tuned for Act II on September 22nd. Read the full AudioFile review of NO-NO BOY at our website. Learn more about our Audiobook Break podcast, and discover daily audiobook recommendations on the Behind the Mic podcast. Visit latw.org for more information on these stunning audio plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices