MADE IN AMERICA

Off Broadway show MADE IN AMERICA comes back to Los Angeles!
AWARDS
WINNER – CRITICS’ CHOICE ENCORE at CINCINNATI FRINGE FESTIVAL 2023
WINNER – THE BEST SOLO SHOW at HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL 2022
WINNER – THE SOLO SPLASH AWARD 2022
WINNER – THE BEST ONE PERSON SHOW at LA THEATRE BITE AWARD 2022
WINNER – THE HOLLYWOOD ENCORE PRODUCERS’ AWARD 2022
WINNER – PICK OF THE FRINGE at HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL 2022
WINNER – HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP 2022
OUR TOP TEN – STAGE RAW 2022
GREAT SHOW – LA THEATRE BITES (BEST SHOW AT THE FRINGE) 2022
MADE IN AMERICA is a funny yet shockingly raw autobiography written and performed by
Japanese born artist Teruko Nakajima. She flees her homeland to escape a life filled with
physical and emotional abuse. She tries surviving in America by becoming a Dominatrix, salsa dancer, and night club madame. But as the pressures in this new world overwhelm her, Teruko must learn to love herself before her own trauma destroys her.
MADE IN AMERICA is a brutally honest, surprisingly entertaining, and heartbreakingly life-affirming love letter to the human experience. It’s a story for women, Asians, first-generation immigrants, and anyone who is fighting to make their dreams come true. It shines a necessary light on the tragedies of domestic violence, mental health, child abuse, sexual assault, and suicide. But ultimately provides inspiration to anyone who suffers and needs help.
Her dog Titi performs too.
MADE IN AMERICA OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
https://hollywoodfringe.org/projects/7419/
RUNNING TIME:
60 minutes

REVIEWS
LEAGUE OF CINCY THEATRES BY ARIEL MARY ANN
“This show spoke to me on a deep personal level”
LEAGUE OF CINCY THEATRES BY ALAN JOZWIAK
“A must-see performer”
LEAGUE OF CINCY THEATRES BY LIZ EICHLER
“A powerful tale of perseverance”
THE SAPPY CRITIC
“Both Heartwrenching and Heartwarming”
RICK PENDER'S THEATER STAGES & SCENES
“Well worth seeing”
DC THEATER ARTS
“Teruko and her mini-me Titi will undoubtedly win your heart”
NEW YORK BIZ
“Full of Originality”
HONO ARTS DISTRICT
“Mesmerizing”
DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD
“Truly A Great Show”
SPLASH MAGAZINE
“Surviving and Thriving in Life””
BROADWAY WORLD
“Tremendous Accolades”
EIJIRO OZAKI NEWSLETTER
“Excellent”
VC REPORTER
“America Never Let Me Die”
K-DRAMA SCHOOL
“A Love Letter to America”
LA THEATRE BITES - GREAT SHOW
“This Is How You Do A Great One Person Show”
STAGE RAW OUR TOP TEN
“Engaging, Truthful, Captivating”
LA FEMALE PLAYWRIGHTS INITIATIVE
“Teruko! Teruko The Original!”
LA FEMALE PLAYWRIGHTS INITIATIVE
“A Bright Light in Dark Times”

TEAM BIOGRAPHY
Teruko Nakajima is an actor, dancer, singer, writer, woman, Asian, first-generation
immigrant and American who was born in a family of artists in Tokyo, Japan. Teruko means a shining girl. She is your biggest cheerleader and will cheer you up until you say ENOUGH:) She recently adopted a baby doggie and now she is a proud single mother. She named her Titi, which means "Tiny Teruko". You can find her on “FUNNY OR DIE”, Netflix “LADY DYNAMITE”, CBS “THE MILLERS”, MTV “AWKWARD”. She is a proud performer of Upright Citizens Brigade!
Teruko’s Website
John Flynn (Director) is an actor/writer/director who currently lives in Los Angeles. His
memoir Baked! Sex, Drugs, and Alternative Comedy was recently released by Pretty Great
Publishing. In 2021 he won the LA Ovation Award for Best Book of a Musical for It! A Musical Parody. He's directed one person shows by Jenny Slate (Dead Millionaire), Jon Gabrus (Black Out Drunk), Donna Thomas (From Southern Belle to Mrs. Cartel), and Marla Black (Raised By Wolves). He's the co-host of the podcast Two Old Queens. He has won five Moth StorySLAMs and one GrandSLAM.
John’s Website
Titi (dog) is a Chihuahua/Maltese/Yorkie mix, blonde babe, well-mannered psychiatric service dog, who was born and raised in Los Angeles. She is a proud daughter and loves to perform with her mother!

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
June 2022
Hollywood Fringe Festival, Los Angeles
@The Complex Theatre
July 2022
Women’s Voices Festival, Ventura
@Namba Performing Arts
*Official Selection
July 2022 (3 Week Extension)
Hollywood Fringe Festival Encore, Los Angeles
@The Complex Theatre
October 2022
@Upright Citizens Brigade, Los Angeles
*Official Selection
November-December 2022 (2 Week Run)
International Fringe Encore Series, New York City
@Soho Playhouse
*Official Selection
June 2023 (3 week Run)
Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Ohio
@Know Theatre
*Official Selection
March/April 2024
@Lyric Hyperion, Los Angeles
July/August 2024
@Hudson Theatres, Los Angeles

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Event Venue

Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar, 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, United States