Hi Jerry........Plenty of options but I'll hold by mine on this previous thread of the same topic.....Check this one too

And for those not using previous threads because they feel them to be "stifling to current conversation".................

Did anyone see "Teahouse of the August Moon?" It's a cute book and a very funny play by John Patrick about the occupation of Okinawa after WWII and the problems had by a Captain in trying to make a village conform to "American" planning and rules. The narrator is also a character that has a major part but also speaks to the audience. He's the Okinawan interpreter for the Captain and never quite gets it right....a very good role.

The movie version cast Marlon Brando in the role of Sakini, the interpreter. Marlon Brando? As a small Japanese guy? Surprisingly, he does okay, but it's one of the worst miscasts of all time...........I mean it wasn't like there were no Japanese actors available. The movie also starred Glenn Ford as the Captain and in true Glenn Ford fashion, his performance was worse than awful which made Brando look somewhat better.

This play used to be popular in community and HS/college productions and at least once that I know of, there was a far worse miscast than Brando. This actor was 6 foot tall and weighed about 215 at the time and even with make-up bore no resemblance to anyone oriental...............Me!!! Well, you know how it is when you go all out to get the best part and the drama teacher likes you and all.....................gawd, I was awful.



Spaw