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God Said This by Leah Nanako Winkler


  • Japanese American Museum of San Jose 535 North 5th Street San Jose, CA, 95112 United States (map)
CATS SUMMER HANGOUT SERIES STAGED READING

God Said This

by Leah Nanako Winkler

Photograph: Courtesy James Leynse

We’re honored to present a staged reading of God Said This by Leah Nanako Winkler, a poignant and darkly humorous exploration of family, forgiveness, and resilience. Set in Kentucky, this heartfelt story follows a Japanese American family reuniting as their matriarch undergoes cancer treatment, confronting past wounds and rediscovering connections along the way. With its blend of raw emotion and sharp wit, God Said This offers a deeply human look at love and redemption in the face of life’s challenges. Don’t miss this moving and beautifully crafted production—reserve your seat today!

 

Check out a trailer of the original play below!

 

Our Cast & Crew

Meet the talented cast and crew bringing God Said This to life in this special staged reading.

Haley Tamtoro as Masako

Haley Tomtoro

MASAKO

Miles Bayer as James

Miles Bayer

JAMES

Katy Hedrick as Sophie

Katy Hedrick

SOPHIE

Patrick Rivera as John

Patrick Rivera

JOHN

Whitney Moore as Hiro

Whitney Moore

HIRO

Director Chris Sicat

Chris Sicat

DIRECTOR

 

We hope to see you there!

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