What I liked
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N/AMy overall impression
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 adolescence. Regardless of your cultural background, Secret Identity Crisis’ message is heart-felt and innately human where all can relate. It’s conversations like this show that I hope can propel positive change not only in Hollywood, but in this diverse country of ours.
