Publisher Description
As the Japanese battleship Yamato steams towards the island of Okinawa in the closing months of World War II, a naval officer on board makes an unexpected discovery among the stores of rice, leeks, and pickled radishes. A child has stowed away there, hoping to return to her mother on Okinawa. His reluctant decision to protect her prompts a voyage of inner discovery and stirs emotions as deep as the seas that threaten to swallow his “unsinkable” ship.
Recorded live in performance at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica, in July 1995.
Directed by Mako
Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg
June Angela as Maiko Ooshiro
Francois Chau as Chef Koukichi Tsuji
Shizuko Hoshi as Ichikawa’s daughter Maiko
Jim Ishida as Broadcasting Station Chief
Dana Lee as Captain Ariga
James Saito as Leading Seaman Eiichi Kondo
Shaun Shimoda as Boy Seaman Takeo
B.D. Wong as Sub-Lieutenant Takeshi Ichikawa
Keone Young as Old Ichikawa
Associate Producer: Robert Robinson
Radio Producer: Raymond Guarna
Foley Artist: Amy Strong
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About the Narrators
B.D. Wong was born and raised in San Francisco, California. He made his Broadway debut in M. Butterfly. He is the only actor to be honored with the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Clarence Derwent Award, and Theater World Award for the same performance. He starred in the television series All-American Girl, and has made guest appearances on Sesame Street and The X-Files.
James Saito is an American actor
of Japanese descent with a vast background in theater. He has also had various roles
on television.
François Chau is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
R. F. Daley is an actor, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator. His television credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bones, Dexter, The Office, Arrested Development, Boston Public, and Spin City, among many others. He has narrated numerous audiobooks by L. Ron Hubbard and was the voice of the military adviser in the video game Civilization V.