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Asian Representation on Broadway & Tracking Alien Intelligence | Guest Spotlight

2024/9/22
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Daniel Dae Kim discusses his role in the Broadway play "Yellow Face," which explores the complexities of Asian representation in theater. He shares his perspective on the nuances of casting and the evolution of cultural awareness in the industry, highlighting the progress made and the importance of authentic representation.
  • Daniel Dae Kim stars in the Broadway play "Yellow Face."
  • "Yellow Face" is a semi-autobiographical play by David Henry Hwang.
  • The play explores the controversy surrounding white actors playing Asian roles and the importance of authentic casting.
  • The play features real-life figures like Dick Cavett and Frank Rich, who have publicly evolved on the issue of yellow face casting.

Shownotes Transcript

Actor Daniel Dae Kim joins Ronny Chieng to talk about his role as David Henry Hwang in the Broadway play, “Yellow Face,” and how this play speaks to the importance of Asian actors playing Asian characters in productions. Ronny also sits with former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, Luis Elizondo, to discuss his latest book, “Imminent: Inside the Pentagon’s Hunt for UFOs,” and how evidence of intelligent alien life could help unify Congress.

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