The Asian Crime Show Play

Two Asian-American background characters on a procedural crime television show get an unexpected spotlight when one of the show's leads hears them talking. A satirical take on the current Asian-American representation debate.

Two Asian-American background characters on a procedural crime television show get an unexpected spotlight when one of the show's leads hears them talking. A satirical take on the current Asian-American representation debate.

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The Asian Crime Show Play

In the current draft of the script:
-Technician is written for a South Asian actor
-Detective and Victim are written for an East Asian actor
-Caruso is written for a white or white-passing actor
I am willing to adjust dialogue to reflect the specific ethnic or racial backgrounds of the actors for anyone who wishes to produce this, but remember: there's a reason this is called The Asian Crime Show Play.

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization University Theater at the University of Chicago, Year 2020
  • Type Reading, Organization Vassar & New York Stage and Film's Powerhouse Theater, Year 2019
  • Type Workshop, Organization Paper Kraine Productions, Year 2019

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Theatre Intime at Princeton University, Year 2022