On June 8, the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) lost its beloved Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Lisa Moon, on our field trip to Manzanar and the Eastern Sierra.  

CATS paid tribute to Lisa Moon at the Manzanar Memorial — the “soul consoling tower" — at the Manzanar Historic Site — one of 10 former Japanese relocation camps during WWII.
CATS paid tribute to Lisa Moon at the Manzanar Memorial — the “soul consoling tower” — at the Manzanar Historic Site — one of 10 former Japanese relocation camps during WWII.

She passed away peacefully while napping on the shoulder of her husband, Jerry Chan, and was surrounded by family and friends.  We will miss her immensely.  

Lisa Moon, left, in the red hapi coat, with the cast of Snow Falling on Cedars — her last performance— which concluded on May 18.
Lisa Moon, left, in the red hapi coat, with the cast of Snow Falling on Cedars — her last performance— which concluded on May 18.
Lisa Moon (left) with Eileen Hoang in a scene from Snow Falling on Cedars.
Lisa Moon (left) with Eileen Hoang in a scene from Snow Falling on Cedars.

She inspired us all with her leadership, creativity, and pursuit of excellence.  Lisa was a pillar in our community, a prominent optometrist in Grass Valley, and was Artistic Director for the past 30 years.  She was also a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, and a friend to many.

Lisa Moon (left), along with Jeannie Wood, received Life Time Achievement Awards from SARTA (Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance) just three weeks before her death.
Lisa Moon (left), along with Jeannie Wood, received Life Time Achievement Awards from SARTA (Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance) just three weeks before her death.

Please join CATS and her family in Celebration of a Life well lived on Saturday, July 20, at 1:00 p.m. at the Nevada Theatre.