WHEN: Thursday, January 18 from 06:30pm – 08:30pm
WHERE: East West Players – 120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, 90012
DETAILS:
You’re invited to join us for a FREE panel discussion co-presented by Center Theatre Group and East West Players featuring local thought-leaders in dialogue about the context, issues, and ideas surrounding the upcoming World premiere of Soft Power* from David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori at the Ahmanson Theatre May 3 – Jun 10, 2018.
Asian Americans have been represented onstage and onscreen in a variety of derogatory guises, from early-20th-century depictions of Fu Manchu to Long Duk Dong in the 1984 classic, Sixteen Candles. Today, there are more nuanced Asian American characters and a growing backlash against dangerous stereotypes and yellowface casting. As a response to Hollywood whitewashing, viral hashtags like #StarringJohnCho and #ExpressiveAsian highlight the barriers to equitable Asian American casting. How do casting choices reflect and also influence the perception of Asian Americans? Join casting professionals and theatre scholars for a discussion of what it means to cast and perform Asian American roles.
Plus, enjoy light refreshments and wine at these free, open to the public events; no ticket purchase is required to attend. RSVPs are preferred.
Community Conversation attendees will also receive an exclusive discount ticket offer to our upcoming production of Soft Power.
