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Yellow face

Pages
70
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

In this mock-documentary play, David Henry Hwang places himself at the center of a controversy surrounding color-blind casting for 'Miss Saigon.' He uses this event, alongside a racially motivated federal investigation into his own father, to delve into the complexities of Asian identity. The narrative explores the ever-changing definition of what it means to be an American in a society grappling with race and representation.

About the author

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David Henry Hwang

David Henry Hwang is the author of Prentice Hall Literature. He's known for his work in literature.

Characters

David Henry HwangProtagonist
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