SECRET IDENTITY CRISIS

Amazing. This show is a must see! Secret Identity Crisis brings awareness to the acting industry about the lack of leading roles and misrepresentation of Asian actors. As part of the Asian ethnicity and growing up in America, this show really hit home. Overall, it was amazing show and I hope his message changes the world. ... full review

This show really brings it home with all the issues with what's happening current day. Paul addresses these concerns for Asian Americans from an unique and interesting perspective that most would not have seen otherwise. ... full review

The show was honest and heartfelt! It struck a chord with me as an Asian American. I'm so proud of Paul for his tenacity and creativity but most importantly for his passion in telling this inspiring story! Great job my friend!!... full review

I attended the show with a sense of alacrity since I have seen this actor in a previous production. Paul Yen could be forgiven if he expressed his experience wearing a racial mask in Hollywood with an irascible attitude, but Secret Identity Crisis explored his vexations by enlightening his audience with laughter, thoroughly researched history, spry dreams of an immigrant family, and suave-wise acting.... full review

Awesome performance by a very talented actor. The message highlighting the Asian American struggle within the film industry was done beautifully by Paul. Amazing art... full review

Paul Yen's one-man show discusses the often-overlooked disparity of male Asian-Americans portrayal in the media and the "white-washing" of Asian roles. Through the guises of superheroes, Yen explores the Asian-American experience with a historical lens while sprinkling in anecdotes of his own childhood. His compelling performance was methodical and seamless as he transitioned from character to character. Though we see negative stereotypes depicted frequently on the the television and movie screens, Yen creates a dialogue that engages the audience to look beyond the masks and bias. It was a thought-provoking show that resonated well with me, an Asian-American. I remember my own arduous search for identity and role-models during adolescen... full review

Well acted, insightful performance on the male Asian American experience. Paul was very energetic and relatable.... full review

Truly unique and impressive show that delves into both the larger and more personal history of the Asian american in cinema. I found Paul to be impressive in his ability to juggle the multiple storylines while still holding the one man show together. It was well written, and the visual elements added another level. Would definitely recommend.... full review

Paul could teach a class - not just on acting - which he is a master of characters, emotions, masks and layers... but also on self worth and identity, the deconstruction of archetypal heroes and paradigms, Asian American studies, and what it means to be Asian. He could teach a class and his students would be as riveted as his Audience was. He is proof that Asians can play any role - because he plays every part - hero, villain, heartthrob, father, son - for us. His script was dissertation-level-deep, completely deliberate, and fantastically entertaining. This is an important piece of theater and an even more important piece of writing - intelligent, poignant and necessary for the evolution of society as a whole. I LOVED it. ... full review

Who said super heroes can't be asian american? Who said asian americans aren't relatable? I love the show and how Paul was able to explore different identities while keeping it entertaining and educational.... full review