Overview
baltimore Premiere
Be transported on a journey of discovery and enlightenment by Lloyd Suh’s critically acclaimed play, The Chinese Lady. Inspired by the true story of Afong Moy, believed to be the first Chinese woman to set foot in America in 1834, this play follows her to New York, where she is destined to become a living curiosity in a museum. As she becomes well-known as a commodified oddity, she struggles to maintain her sense of self and her connection to her heritage. This powerful, moving, and often humorous tribute to a woman who spent her life trying to bridge the gap between East and West serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for understanding across cultural divides.
“The Chinese Lady” has important things to say and leaves an impression that lingers long after it ends.”
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“History plays land the best when they feel present and relevant. And this Chinese Lady is present and relevant.”
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PRODUCTION EFFECTS: Simulated smoking by actors on stage.
CONTENT TRANSPARENCY: The central character of The Chinese Lady, Afong Moy, fearlessly shares her story which includes authentic accounts of historical anti-Asian violence and unfiltered descriptions of cultural exotification. Your comfort and well-being are important to us. If you have further inquiries, please contact us at 410.752.2208 or boxoffice@everymantheatre.org
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Everyman Resident Company