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Presents
By
Lloyd Suh
The Chinese Lady is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., in New York.
Director
Reiko Ho
Assistant Director
Elizabeth Ung
Technical Director
Mira Fey
Set Design
Michelle A. Bisbee
Lighting Design
Janine Myers
Costume Design
Maile Speetjens
Sound Design
Mattea Mazzella
Scenic Artist
Willie Sabel
Prop Design
La Tanya Faamausili-Siliato
Hair & Make-up Design
Reiko Ho and Maile Speetjens
Production Manager
Rob Duval
Stage Manager
Aly Sutton
About the play
The Chinese Lady premiered as a co-production by Barrington Stage Company and Ma-Yi Theater Company, and was hailed a New York Times Critics’ Pick during its NY run.
The co-world premiere of The Chinese Lady was presented at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in July 2018, and was commissioned and co-world premiere presented by Ma-Yi Theater Company in New York City. The play was developed with support of the Roe Green Award at Cleveland Play House.
This production by Mānoa Valley Theatre is the Hawaiʻi premiere of The Chinese Lady.
MAHALO
SHOW SPONSOR
RAMONA SAYRE
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Aloha and welcome to Manoa Valley Theatre. We‘re so glad you’ve chosen to spend some time with us in our house. It’s hard to believe, but this is the seventh and last show of our 2022-2023 season. It feels like quite the accomplishment to have weathered the storm from when we were forced to close the doors in March 2020 to now. We’re so grateful for your support. Whether you’re a donor, season ticket holder, or single ticket holder, your faithfulness to MVT is why we’re still here. In the last month, there has been news about well-established theatres across the mainland that have had to close their doors or cut back significantly on staff and programming. We certainly have felt the pain of the squeeze that has come out of the pandemic, but not nearly to the extent that many other theatres have and that’s because of you. Mahalo nui loa. As we approach the start of a new artistic season, you can continue supporting MVT by becoming a full season ticket holder. Not only will you get to pick your seat for the whole season, but you’ll also save money too. And… you can change your performance dates any time you want with no fees or restrictions. I know you love us and I know you’re coming back, so why not save money and seal the deal for the season? We’re very excited to have the privilege to present Lloyd Suh’s wonderful, charming, funny, and poignant play The Chinese Lady. Suh’s masterful storytelling evokes themes and associations that reverberate far beyond the history itself, but with this singular tale, the deep and painful tensions that the United States has struggled with for centuries regarding race and culture are exposed. Our hope is that you will leave the theatre with a lot of questions and that thoughtful discussions will ensue. So glad you’re here, Kip
THE CAST
AFONG MOY
Jennifer Yee Stierli *
AFONG MOY
Diana Wan *
ATUNG
Alvin Chan
* performers will alternate in role
The Setting
The United States, beginning in 1834.
The show is performed without intermission.
PRODUCTION CREW
Dramaturg
Master Electrician
Sound Board Operator
Backstage Crew/Spotlight OP
Yining Lin
Janine Myers
Mathias Maas
Cara Sumida
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SPECIAL THANKS
Ansel, Theo, and Louis Bliemeister
Javene Cabebe “Lady Chi”
Shell Dalzell
Tuesday Doyle
Abby Herman
Reuben Lee
Brandon Miyagi, Still Photography
Howard Rosen, PSA Production
Gordon Svec
Duane Yee
VERY SPECIAL THANKS
Kawaiaha'o Church for leasing MVT the beautiful grounds it occupies.
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc for permitting our patrons to park at the Mānoa Marketplace and for support of MVT's education program.
Nathan Sult & Beth Tarter for enhancements to the theatre.
Mahalo to
The Chinese Lady
Board Member
Adoptive Parents
Barbara Nickerson, program coordinator
Alyson Nakamura
Ramona Sayre
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Tonyah Tavorn
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Wendy Goodenow
Tom Ishii Jr.
Stacey Katakura
Mary Kubota
Scott D. Larimer
William Lindemann
Maleko McDonnell
Matthew Mishina
Amy Monk
Scott Morita
Richard Morris
Karen Mukai
Alyson J. Nakamura
Barbara Nickerson
Ramona Sayre
Mark Taylor
Jean Trapido-Rosenthal
Alice Tucker
JD Watumull
Dave Wilson
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Lex and Gerry Alexander
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Elaine M.L. Chang
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Carol Egan
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James Hasselman
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