WHEN:
July 3 through July 27, 2025
WHERE:
David Henry Hwang Theater
120 Judge John Aiso St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
TICKETS:
For more information and tickets visit the East West Players website.
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...This thought-provoking work delves into the heart of Hollywood, exploring identity, integrity, and the cost of assimilation for Asian American artists navigating the entertainment industry. Set in 1980s Los Angeles, Yankee Dawg You Die follows the collision of two actors from different generations: Vincent Chang, a seasoned Hollywood veteran who built a hard-won career playing stereotypical roles, and Bradley Yamashita, a rising star determined to break barriers and redefine Asian American representation on screen. As their paths intertwine, so do their values, resulting in a powerful confrontation that questions the price of success and the weight of cultural responsibility..."
CAST:
Kelvin Han Yee* as Vincent Chang and Daniel J. Kim* as Bradley Yamashita.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Jennifer Chang^ (Director), Yuri Okahana-Benson (Scenic Designer), Scott Bolman† (Lighting Designer), Jesse Mandapat (Sound Designer), Jason Thompson† (Projections Designer), Glenn Michael Baker (Props Designer), Ivy Chou (Costume Designer), Peter Matsumoto (Technical Coordinator/Master Carpenter), Brandon Hong Cheng* (Stage Manager).
