United Performers' Studio

About Us

PRODUCTION:
Ups has produced mainly original plays, musicals and film and has continued to encourage creative talent in all areas of producing, directing, writng, and acting. Yoko Narahashi''s most recent work has been as associate producer for The Last Samurai.

CASTING:
Leading casting director, Yoko Narahashi has worked as casting director (Japan) for independent films, major motion pictures and theatre in the United States, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, including casting (Japan) for the Last Samurai.

CONSALTING/LIAISON/TRANSLATING:
In promoting cultural exchange and understanding in the dramatic media, an essential part of our work lies in assisting industry professionals to communicate with Japanese agencies, directors,, artists and talent. Top interpreters, and translators are on file in order to accommodate such collaborations.