Dixon Place to Present EXILE 5.42, 3/3
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2016
In early 2015 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 6 prisoners took hostage of the warden, successfully winning the attention from the public, after the convicted former president was granted compassionate release. The 6 prisoners did not attempt to escape, but rather chose another path leading to tragedy, after making their statements to society. Taiwanese director and playwright, and current Associate Artistic Director of The Living Theatre, Dennis Yueh-Yeh Li, after his adaptation of Peter Weiss's 'The New Trial' at Theater for the New City, through 'Exile 5.42' will take a closer look at the incident, pointing out the struggles of the incarcerated and examining the penological system. This new project 'Exile 5.42' will be presented by Dixon Place on March 3rd at 7:30pm as a work-in-progress project.
U.S. Premiere of BEHIND THE MASK Set for TNC, Now thru 7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2015
An ancient myth about blood and honor reveals the secret life of a Chinese theater troupe in the dark comedy 'Behind the Mask -- a Play' by Chinese authors Feng BaiMing and Huang WeiRuo, which is being newly adapted by Yangtze Repertory Theatre in a production helmed by Chinese-born director Chongren Fan. The play will be performed in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles and will be completely accessible for English-speaking audiences. English translation is by Kristen Hung. This U.S. premiere will be presented by Yangtze Rep tonight, June 25 to July 12 at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, East Village.
