Celebrating Perseverance Theatre’s Artistic Director: Leslie Ishii

Melody MetcalfBlog, Featured

Leslie Ishii—  director, arts educator, activist, community builder, and the artistic director of Perseverance Theatre, a 45-year-old company dedicated to creating professional theatre by and for Alaskans, has won 2 prestigious awards, the 2024 SDCF Zelda FIchandler Award and the 2025 Paul Robeson Award within the last 3 months. It’s a remarkable acheivemnet, and I hope you see an interview opportunity here. …

Casting Call for The Thanksgiving Play

Melody MetcalfCasting Calls, Featured, Uncategorized

The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse Perseverance Theatre is officially accepting auditions for an upcoming production of The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse, directed by Frank Henry Kaash Katasse. Those auditioning will receive sides from the show and will be asked to submit a self-taped video for consideration.  Juneau locals: If you require technical assistance or a space to capture …