Fine China Doll: ‘The Chinese Lady’ Bay Area premiere at The Magic
The US may have forgotten its first Chinese immigrant, but her tale is beautifully told by the Magic Theatre.
Super ‘Model’: ‘Model Minority Report’ by Killing My Lobster
Asian stereotypes get skewered in this hilarious new show by an all-Asian crew at KML.
The High Tide of History: ‘The Great Wave’ US premiere at Berkeley Rep
The Rep hosts the US premiere of this powerful drama about the violent legacy of Japan and North Korea.
Off the Rim: ‘The Great Leap’ at the ACT
ACT’s latest is a so-so tale of American crass, Chinese refinement, and the universal language of competition.
A Brief Parable: Young Jean Lee’s ‘Church’ at Crowded Fire
Young Jean Lee’s latest is only an hour, but it manages to dismantle a centuries of popular opinions about Christianity.
Rich Wypipo Shit: ‘Two Mile Hollow’ World Premiere (SF) by Ferocious Lotus
An all-Asian cast empowers this hilarious satire of White privilege theatrical dramas. Only one fatal flaws keeps it from perfection.
From ‘Nam to Rom-Com: ‘Vietgone’ at the ACT
You wouldn’t think “rom-com” and “Vietnam War drama” would go together, but the ACT pulls it off well.
Lousy Shot: ‘Office Hour’ at Berkeley Rep
Berkeley Rep veteran Julia Cho returns with a school shooting drama that’s both impotent and exploitative.
Early Harvest: ‘A Tale of Autumn’ world premiere by Crowded Fire
Clean living and technological harmony collide in a not-quite-perfect script from Christopher Chen.
Same ‘song’: ‘brownsville song (b-side for tray)’ at Shotgun
A strong director and able cast elevate a clichéd story in this Shotgun show.
