Naturally Tan

Publicists: Sandra Kuker-Franco: [email protected] 310.652.7222
or Anita Lee: [email protected] 818-416-1628

NATURALLY TAN
Written and performed by Tanya Thomas
Developed with and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson

FOLLOW TANYA THOMAS’ SEARCH FOR ACCEPTANCE IN AMERICA THROUGH THE EYES OF A DRAG QUEEN FROM SINGAPORE.

A CAPTIVATING THEATRICAL EXPLORATION OF COLORISM, DAMAGING BEAUTY STANDARDS, AND IDENTITY REPRESENTATION. THE SHOW ADDS A DISTINCT VOICE TO THE FULL RANGE AND DIVERSITY OF ASIAN AMERICAN STORIES.

Los Angeles, CA (July 21, 2021) – Told through the bold perspective of a vivacious drag queen named Tanvi, Naturally Tan follows Tanya Thomas’ desperation to fit in as a minority in Singapore and her search for acceptance in America. Fueled by assimilation pains, Tanya delves into the heart of colorism that plagues the Asian diaspora, the complexities of racial identity, and the consequences of damaging beauty standards. Will Tanya hide behind her insecurities