Scott and Arvin talk with Melvin Biteng about his show NOTHING IS THE SAME, currently playing at the Sierra Madre Playhouse and about his upcoming EP - EMOCEANS Pt. II.

Andrea, Arvin, and Scott play some fun new games and discuss some resolutions and goals for the future of Sake To Me.

Andrea and Arvin interview Daniel Sugimoto, writer and creator of the new musical LETTERS TO EVE, and discuss the creative journey the show has taken since it's opening back in November 2016.

Andrea, Arvin, and Scott play a new game, announce Andrea's exciting new project, and discuss the complexities of cultural appropriation.

Scott, Andrea, and Arvin discuss recent headlines including Ed Skrein turning down the HELLBOY reboot, Diana Huey in a touring production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, and Susan Johnson's movie adaptation of Jenny Han's novel TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE.

Scott talks with Writer/Director Alice Park about the hardships of being an Asian-American female creative, her approach to independent filmmaking, the insufficiency of diverse writers, and the importance of simply being present and resilient in this industry.

Scott and Arvin talk with Michelle Farrah Huang about finding your unique voice in this tumultuous industry, gaining her parents approval, and her upcoming Netflix show ATYPICAL.

Links to tickets and articles mentioned in this episode:

"King of the Yees" Tickets:

https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/kirk-douglas-theatre/2016-17/king-of-the-yees/

Kollaboration Tickets:

http://kollaboration.org/7734/get-your-tickets-for-kollaboration-sf-7-july-15-2017/

Steven Yeun Vulture Interview:

http://www.vulture.com/2017/07/steven-yeun-interview-okja-walking-dead.html

Scott talks with Justin W. Yu and Randy Guiaya about their recent run of Next to Normal at East West Players, the progress of Asian-Americans in the industry, and how Justin and Randy have been able to make an impact in their careers outside of performing.

Links to tickets and articles mentioned in the episode:

"Seminar" tickets:

http://artistsatplayla.blogspot.com/

In the first episode of Sake To Me, Scott Keiji Takeda chats with Andrea Somera and Arvin Lee about understanding their Asian-American identity, their inspirations, and their new musical Letters to Eve.