THE CHINESE LADY
The Chinese Lady
Written by Lloyd Suh
Directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy
Mar 22- Apr 10, 2022
Upon arrival as the first Chinese woman on U.S. soil, Afong Moy has been put on display for the American public as "The Chinese Lady." She believes herself an ambassador to life in her native China however, to her visitors, she becomes their entertainment. As these dual truths become irreconcilable, Afong must reckon with herself and the history of her new home with startling discoveries. Lloyd Suh’s poetic and subversively comedic tale offers a unique portrait of the United States, giving voice to our country's hidden history.
1 hour and 30 minutes performed without an intermission
Recommended for ages 14+
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The Chinese Lady is presented with support from:
Don Spector &
Stacia Zabusky
COVID-19 Safety at the Theatre
2021-2022 shows will be held indoors, at The Kitchen Theatre at 417 West State Street. To ensure the safety of our guests, patrons and ushers will be required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative test result (taken within 72 hours of the performance start time) at their time of entry into the theatre. Masks are required to be worn properly at all times. Acceptable proof of vaccination includes FDA-authorized vaccination card with matching photo ID, or the NYS Excelsior Pass - for more details, please visit: https://epass.ny.gov. If you have received a booster, upgrade your proof of vaccination to an Excelsior Plus Pass (https://epass.ny.gov/identity)!
Cast
Christina Liang
Afong Moy
Christina is excited to be working on The Chinese Lady with the Kitchen Theatre Company! She is an actress and writer based in New York. Her theater credits include "Pride and Prejudice" (Triad Stage),"Three Musketeers 1941" (Project Y Theatre), "Quack" (Alley Theatre), "Issei, He Say" (NJ Rep), "A Christmas Carol" (ACT), "Ah, Wilderness" (ACT), "Love and Information" (ACT). She has also made appearances on FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) and Grand Theft Auto Online (Rockstar). MFA in acting from A.C.T. and BA in Individualized Studies from N.Y.U.
Roger Yeh
Atung
Christina is excited to be working on The Chinese Lady with the Kitchen Theatre Company! She is an actress and writer based in New York. Her theater credits include "Pride and Prejudice" (Triad Stage),"Three Musketeers 1941" (Project Y Theatre), "Quack" (Alley Theatre), "Issei, He Say" (NJ Rep), "A Christmas Carol" (ACT), "Ah, Wilderness" (ACT), "Love and Information" (ACT). She has also made appearances on FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) and Grand Theft Auto Online (Rockstar). MFA in acting from A.C.T. and BA in Individualized Studies from N.Y.U.
Creative Team
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Lloyd Suh
Playwright
Aileen Wen McGroddy
Director
Yeaji Kim
Scenic Design
Amanda Gladu
Costume Design
Madeleine Reid
Lighting Design
Julian Crocamo
Sound Design
Anna Cunningham
Production Stage Manager
Brendan Komala
Technical Director
Stiller Zusman
Scenic Charge
Helen Kuhar
Assistant Stage Manager
Media
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