Toshi Toda

Women warriors will wield weapons in the climactic scene of The Swords of Sorrow- BURAI II, as obligations of honor and duty are fulfilled with the blades of flashing swords in this action-packed story set in 19th Century feudal Japan.

The world premiere of Robert Allan Ackerman's BLOOD receives a sturdy full-on, large theatre mounting by The Garage in the tiny space of The Complex. Ackerman's smart, in-depth script has adapted the actual 1980s events of a government conspiracy to sell HIV-contaminated blood products into an involving, totally wrenching two hours that will tear out the hearts of anyone with any inkling or experiences with the beginnings of AIDS.

A Jewish-American reporter in Japan uncovers a conspiracy to cover up the government-sanctioned sale of HIV-contaminated blood products in a new political thriller with music inspired by true events. Written and directed by Obie and New York Outer Critics Circle Award-winner/DGA Award, two-time Golden Globe and five-time Emmy Award nominee Robert Allan Ackerman, the world premiere of BLOOD, based on the real-life 'Japanese Tainted Blood Scandal,' gets a five-week run beginning March 5 at The Complex on Hollywood's Theater Row. Featuring original music and songs by 'The Virgins' bassist Nick Ackerman and 'Jet' drummer/vocalist Chris Cester, BLOOD marks the debut production of L.A.'s newest theater company, The Garage. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

A Jewish-American reporter in Japan uncovers a conspiracy to cover up the government-sanctioned sale of HIV-contaminated blood products in a new political thriller with music inspired by true events. Written and directed by Obie and New York Outer Critics Circle Award-winner/DGA Award, two-time Golden Globe and five-time Emmy Award nominee Robert Allan Ackerman, the world premiere of BLOOD, based on the real-life 'Japanese Tainted Blood Scandal,' gets a five-week run beginning March 5 at The Complex on Hollywood's Theater Row. Featuring original music and songs by 'The Virgins' bassist Nick Ackerman and 'Jet' drummer/vocalist Chris Cester, BLOOD marks the debut production of L.A.'s newest theater company, The Garage. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

A Jewish-American reporter in Japan uncovers a conspiracy to cover up the government-sanctioned sale of HIV-contaminated blood products in a new political thriller with music inspired by true events.

MADAME BUTTERFLY A Tragedy of Japan - The heart-wrenching story of a beautiful young Geisha who sacrifices her family, her religion and, ultimately, her life for her American husband. Butterfly is the young bride of Lieutenant Pinkerton, who buys Butterfly's love while stationed in Japan with no intention of ever taking her home to America. Written by David Belasco and directed by Aramazd Stepanian.

MADAME BUTTERFLY A Tragedy of Japan - The heart-wrenching story of a beautiful young Geisha who sacrifices her family, her religion and, ultimately, her life for her American husband. Butterfly is the young bride of Lieutenant Pinkerton, who buys Butterfly's love while stationed in Japan with no intention of ever taking her home to America. Written by David Belasco and directed by Aramazd Stepanian.

'Foreign Exchange' -Frankie convinces Mike and the kids that the Heck family should host a foreign exchange student from Japan to expose him to life in an average American family. But the Hecks become frustrated when the student shows no sign of interest whatsoever in the family, on 'The Middle,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/20/10)

'Foreign Exchange' -Frankie convinces Mike and the kids that the Heck family should host a foreign exchange student from Japan to expose him to life in an average American family. But the Hecks become frustrated when the student shows no sign of interest whatsoever in the family, on 'The Middle,' WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/20/10)

'Foreign Exchange' - Frankie convinces Mike and the kids that the Heck family should host a foreign exchange student from Japan to expose him to life in an average American family. But the Hecks become frustrated when the student shows no sign of interest whatsoever in the family, on 'The Middle,' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

'Foreign Exchange' - Frankie convinces Mike and the kids that the Heck family should host a foreign exchange student from Japan to expose him to life in an average American family. But the Hecks become frustrated when the student shows no sign of interest whatsoever in the family, on 'The Middle,' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.