How Director Les Waters Conceived OUT OF TIME

OUT OF TIME Begins Feb 15 From NAATCO & The Public Theater THE ORIGIN STORY OF HOW Les Waters AND Mia Katigbak CONCEIVED OUT OF TIME, A COLLECTION OF NEW PLAYS CENTERED ON AGING ACTORS AND ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES Director Les Waters attended a dance performance of Mitten wir im Leben sind/Bach6Cellosuiten, choreographed by Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, that featured an ensemble of aging dancers. Moved by the piece, he shared his experience with NAATCO co-founder Mia Katigbak, and from this conversation, the idea for OUT OF TIME was born. In speaking with Katigbak, Waters said, "Wouldn't it be wonderful to make a piece for older actors saying wonderful words and one wonderful actor following one wonderful actor saying more wonderful things? Actors have all this experience and are up against the limitations of memory. How cruel it is. And how magnificent it is. And how underused older actors are." NAATCO set to work commissioning five playwrights, each tasked to write a monologue during the pandemic. Writers Jaclyn Backhaus, Sam Chanse, Mia Chung, Naomi Iizuka, and Anna Ouyang Moench came together to create a theatrical tapestry exploring age, memory, parenthood, and identity. The result is a piece that amplifies Asian American voices - particularly those over the age of 60 - which was pertinent for the artists in light of the pandemic's impact on this community. The seasoned cast of Asian American actors includes Mia Katigbak (Ena; NAATCO Co-Founder), Glenn Kubota (Taki), Page Leong (Woman), Natsuko Ohama (Leonie), and Rita Wolf (Carla). Learn more about the cast and access tickets at publictheater.org. The seasoned cast of Asian American actors for OUT OF TIME includes Mia Katigbak (Ena; NAATCO Co-Founder), Glenn Kubota (Taki), Page Leong (Woman), Natsuko Ohama (Leonie), and Rita Wolf (Carla). Access Your Tickets OUT OF TIME February 15 - March 13, 2022 General Tickets start at $60, plus fees* Partner and Supporter Tickets start at $45 Book online at https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2122/out-of-time/?src=143370 Call Audience Services at 212.967.7555 Visit the Taub Box Office at 425 Lafayette Street Visit publictheater.org to learn more about group tickets, Joseph Papp Free Performance, day-of discounts, and student tickets. In honor of six years of partnership with American Express, all American Express© Card Members are invited to join us for an American Express© Card Member Performance** on Thursday, March 10 at 7:00PM ET. Learn more about this special evening and our exclusive American Express offers. HEALTH AND SAFETY Our audience policy requires proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination AND proof of a booster dose (for those eligible in accordance with CDC guidelines) by the date of attendance for access to the facility, theaters, and restaurant. For complete health and safety protocols, visit publictheater.org BECOME A SUPPORTER Join in as a Supporter with a gift starting at $100 for early access to the Astor Place season, discounted tickets, dedicated customer service, and more. Learn more and join in today at publictheater.org *All orders subject to $6 per ticket service fee and $2 per ticket facility fee. Service fees are waived when you buy in person at the Box Office. All fees are waived for Public Theater Supporters and Partners. Performers, prices, and performance details are subject to change. **Card Member Performances are available to all Card Members. Simply pay with your American Express© Card. Tickets are subject to the rules, terms & conditions, and fees set by the ticket seller, event promoter and/or the venue, as applicable. Offer is fulfilled by ticket seller, subject to availability and may be changed or revoked at any time. Not all seats available. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.