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Yangtze Repertory Theatre's 20th anniversary production is "The Empress Dowager," a three-act epic spanning 40 years of the reign of the Manchu empress who ruled China from behind the throne. It examines the perilous journey of an ancient kingdom seeking a place in the modern world. The play is written and directed by Joanna Chan, Artistic Director, and will be performed by a cast of 28 in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles.Opening Performance: Friday, May 31st 2013Performances: Wednesday,…See More

As Miu Mui mourns the loss of her best friend, she recounts the story to JoJo, a new co-worker at Tu-Na House.  As the story unfolds, we realize that things are not what they seem.See More

Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America presents a staged reading of “Kurukulla.” Written by Zhao Binghao, a Columbia University MFA Candidate mentored by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Chinglish). Directed by Wayne Chang. This is the second play of the series with the goal to present emerging Asian/Asian American playwright’s material to the public. “Kurukulla” is a play that took place at a funeral service; a flirtatious conversation between a man and a woman, whom they shared an intimate…See More

On Sept 22nd and 23rd, Yangtze Repertory Theatre will present "WHEEL OF MOTION: Variations in a Foreign Land #14" at P.S 124/Yung Wing School, featuring new dance works by three Asian choreographers Jessica Chen, Tadashi Kato and David Chien Hui Shen. The 90-minute program will include Hold Me and a two-part series, To Identify (maskCHARADE and Ode to Self) by Jessica Chen; The Good Day, Tai Chi, Sword Dance, Empress of the Great Tang Dynasty and Butterfly Lovers by David Shen; and Wheel of…See More

YANGTZE REPERTORY THEATRE OF AMERICA PRESENTS LADY WHITE SNAKE and Others Dance Series Variations In A Foreign Land #12 A full length dance production featuring new works byDavid ChienHui Shen, Ae-Soon Kim and Young-Sil KimSept. 22-23, 2011 at 7:00 PMChinese Community Center at 62 Mott Street, New York City (in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown) RESERVATIONS 347-759-2937 orTickets are $15/TDF, general admission. On Sept 22nd and 23rd, Yangtze Repertory Theatre will present "LADY WHITE SNAKE…See More

The Playwrights Realm presents Jen Silverman’s CRANE STORYDirected by Katherine Kovner, September 6 - October 1 at the Cherry Lane Theater, 38 Commerce Street.Inspired by the Japanese legend of the Crane Wife, Jen Silverman’s odyssey unfolds in the space between two worlds as Cassis embarks on a quest to save her brother’s ghost. Crane Story interweaves puppetry, music, and folklore to tell an imaginative, haunting (and humorous) story that will captivate the hearts of audiences and never let…See More

AAFilmLab Presents: The Eighth Annual 72 Hour Shootout 7/16-18, 2011 Competitors have 72 hours to write, shoot, edit, and submit a 5 minute short film based on a Contest theme announced promptly at 8:00PM EDT / 5:00PM PDT, Friday July 15th, 2011 at a launch party in New York City and the 72 Hour Website. The Top 10 Team films will be premiered at the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City on Saturday, August 13th, 2011 and qualify to win several individual and cash…See More