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    Yellow Face

    Presented by TheatreWorks at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

    August 26-September 20, 2009

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    Yellow Face

    A revealing backstage comedy from the Tony Award-winning author of M Butterfly, this ferociously funny, utterly unreliable memoir chronicles David Henry Hwang’s struggle to define racial identity in the mixed-up melting pot of contemporary America. Part fact, part fiction, provocative yet full of heart, this Obie Award winner is a tale of cultural politics, family fortunes, and artistic integrity, an insightful look at the...

    A revealing backstage comedy from the Tony Award-winning author of M Butterfly, this ferociously funny, utterly unreliable memoir chronicles David Henry Hwang’s struggle to define racial identity in the mixed-up melting pot of contemporary America. Part fact, part fiction, provocative yet full of heart, this Obie Award winner is a tale of cultural politics, family fortunes, and artistic integrity, an insightful look at the pitfalls and promise of our “P.C.” world. Broadway star Francis Jue recreates his award-winning performance.


    Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

    500 Castro Street
    Mountain View, CA 94041

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    Tickets:
    $20-$61

    Times:
    Tue & Wed: 7:30pm
    Thurs & Fri: 8pm
    Sat: 2pm and/or 8pm
    Sun: 2pm & 7pm

    Phone: 650-903-6000

    Parking:

    Free parking is available in the garage under the Center for Performing Arts. Some street parking is also available.


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    • Event Name: Yellow Face
      5 out of 5 stars rating "Great, original, must-see show"
      Review posted by: Jaded Theatregoer from Sunnyvale, CA, Aug 27, 2009

      This thought-provoking show is hilariously funny while probing the serious issue of racism with a fresh approach. It is also fabulously acted, with most of the small cast playing many, many roles,... Expand

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