Innocent When You Dream

80-something Dan Yamada has been rendered speechless after a stroke, and as he lies in bed, he vividly recalls his life, from his days in the World War 2-era internment camps, to serving in the US Army, to his one true love. At his bedside in the present, his adult children fight over his care and legacy, all while Dan tries to communicate his poignant final wish. 
Includes an interview with playwright Ken Narasaki.
This play is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.
Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood in January 2024.
Directed by Anna Lyse EriksonProducing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg
An L.A. Theatre Works full cast recording, starring:
Kurt Kanazawa as Frank Fujiyama John Miyasaki as Young Dan Yamada Suzy Nakamura as Joy Yamada-Hanke Ken Narasaki as Dr. Park Rosie Narasaki as Young Grace Hamamoto Sharon Omi as Adult Grace Hamamoto Sab Shimono as Dan Yamada Greg Watanabe as Merv Yamada
Senior Producer: Anna Lyse EriksonPrepared for audio by Mark HoldenRecorded and edited by Neil WogensonDesigned and mixed by Charles Carroll for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood.Senior Radio Producer: Ronn LipkinFoley Artist: Stacey Martinez
“Blue Skies” performed by Kurt Kanazawa