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THE CHINESE LADY
By Lloyd Suh
The Barrington Stage Company and Ma-Yi Theater Company Production
Directed by Ralph B. Peña
Presented by The Public Theater
Inspired by the true story of the first Chinese woman to step foot in America, Lloyd Suh’s critically-acclaimed play, THE CHINESE LADY, is a tale of dark poetic whimsy and a unique portrait of the United States as seen through the eyes of a young Chinese girl. In 1834, 16-year-old Afong Moy sailed into New York Harbor and was immediately put on display for a paying public who were mesmerized by her exotic ways and horrified by her tiny bound feet. As audiences follow Moy’s travels through America as a living exhibit for decades, THE CHINESE LADY shares her impressions of a young country struggling with how to define itself.
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Content and Production Effect Warning
PRODUCTION EFFECT ADVISORY
THE CHINESE LADY will include simulated cigarettes, loud sounds, and flashing lights during the performance. As sensitivities vary from person to person, please call 212.967.7555 or email us at [email protected] if you have specific questions.
PRODUCTION CONTENT ADVISORY
THE CHINESE LADY contains descriptions and depictions of anti-Asian violence and hate crimes. As sensitivities vary from person to person, please call 212.967.7555 or email us at [email protected] if you have specific questions.
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