EXPATRIATED

“Expatriated” portrays the differences in experiences of two attorneys who accept jobs away from their homes: a white woman who leaves L.A. for Hong Kong, and a Chinese woman who leaves Hong Kong to get a job in L.A. Their stories, presented side by side, highlight concepts of privilege, assumptions about race and culture, and the difficulties of immigration in America and relative ease of being an American ex-pat. Yet the main thing both characters experience is homesickness from living so far away from their places of origin.... full review

I thought the sound design, production, and characters were well developed. ... full review

While EXPATRIATED was informative about race and white privilege, it was often repetitive-- for instance, there were several scenes in which the immigrant had conversations with the HR lady that illustrated the HR lady's casual racism. That point could have been conveyed in just one scene. There also wasn't a cohesive plot. Instead, we got lots of scenes with one actress experiencing racism and the other reaping unearned benefits, due to their respective races. This show has potential, but it doesn't really need to be 55 minutes long.... full review

A poignant overview of both privilege and the emotional toll of exploring new horizons, told through the tale of two similar women from different cultures. Well conceived and acted, it deserves attention as a meaningful work that is also entertaining. ... full review

It was a great story with a simple but very effective production. It is filled with emotion, laughter, and serious commentary on social views. Worth a watch ... full review

Expatriated is a thoughtful commentary on the discrepancy of the immigrant/expat experience based on race, on a global scale. The message is important, the character arcs are moving and relatable, and the post-show conversations are impactful to say the least. ... full review

Great ... full review