Fukushima finished the program with reflections on the fellowship.

and occasionally hilarious asides and revelations.and his close but unlikely friendship with L.

The Volunteer follows Bruces 50-year search for L.before they were separated and lost contact.Hendking served together in Vietnam.

the weight of family expectations.and the complexities of American identity as Bruce struggles to overcome his guilt.

Bruce Nakashimas 50-year quest to find his friend after the Vietnam War is told in The Volunteer.

It explores the power of friendship and loyalty.We are excited by his collaborative.

and in TV and film; and telling more Asian American stories.We were particularly pleased to see the number of outstanding Asian American women among the applicants.

She returns to her hometown of Los Angeles after five years serving as the artistic director for Theater Mu.Im also excited to continue my work as a performer at an institution founded by such trailblazing actors as Mako.