Carried by the River, a New Original Play by Diana Tso + Directed by William Yong, is Coming to Tarragon

Carried by the River, an original play by Diana Tso 曹楓, is a transformative journey about Kai, a young Asian woman raised in Canada, who uncovers a life-altering truth after her mother’s passing and embarks on a trip to China. The production, which touches on themes of memory and and identity, features performances by Shiong-en Chan, emerging dancer Tai Wei Foo 符岱微, and music by Alice Ping Yee Ho 何冰頤. Directed and choreographed by William Yong 楊漢源, the play will be staged at Tarragon Extraspace from March 8 to 23, 2025.

Current Affairs, Art and Fashion, Community & People, Mark Your CalendarFête ChinoiseFebruary 26, 2025theatre art, PerformanceComment

Salesman in China Review: A Powerful Cross-Cultural Experience

The soft ting-ting of a bicycle bell echoes through Avon Theatre as a nostalgically dressed paper boy glides down onto the stage, bring the audience to the bustling backstage of Beijing’s People's Art Theatre, offering a first-person view through the eyes of American playwright Arthur Miller, who traveled to Beijing in 1983 to direct the Chinese adaptation of his renowned play, Death of a Salesman.

Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseOctober 10, 2024theatre art, Performance, actor, Actor, chineseactorComment

Salesman in China: Arthur Miller’s Classic Play Bridges Cultures at Stratford Festival

Stratford Festival is always a premier destination for theatrical productions. This year, they are showcasing the world premiere of Salesman in China by Leanna Brodie and Jovanni Sy, a groundbreaking production that reimagines Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. Featuring performances by Adrian Pang, Tom McCamus, and Jo Chim, this world-première play delves into the cultural dialogue between the West and China as Miller’s iconic drama is adapted for a Chinese audience.

Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseAugust 23, 2024theatre art, Performance, actor, Actor, chineseactorComment

Canadian Actor Selena Lee's Theatrical Debut "The Unknown Heroes" Is a Hit in China 李施嬅《向延安》

In an exclusive 2020 interview, beloved Canadian actress Selena Lee (李施嬅) revealed her desire to continually challenge herself. Her talent shines brightly in The Queen of News (2023), and she captivates audiences in Blood and Water Season 3 (2020). Now, Selena takes a bold step into the world of Mandarin theatre with her role in The Unknown Heroes《向延安》, a production that has garnered wide acclaim in China.

Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseJuly 12, 2024Performance, drama, theatre art, selena leeComment

Growing Pains: Snippets from the Messy Reality of a Chinese-Vietnamese-Canadian Upbringing

Writer Julie Phan shared her journey in navigating spaces as an Asian person, as a Chinese-Vietnamese-Canadian. She often confronted with the classic question of “what are you, where are you from?” and she finds herself hesitating to answer because there is no concise answer.

Personal Stories, Community & PeopleGuest UserAugust 28, 2021asian heritage, theatre art, chinese canadian, fu-gen theatreComment

K BODY AND MIND: Subverting Cyberpunk

In K BODY AND MIND, you see two women on stage. They are Asian. Their hair and clothing are identical, but they are not twins. What happens when they open their mouths is probably not what you’d expect. Over the three episodes of K BODY AND MIND, you hear these two women voice a whole cast of characters, dozens of background voices, and a dog. Those two women are myself and actor Donna Soares.