Ep 232 David Henry Hwang Changed the Face of American Theater

Definitely another "pinch me I must be dreaming" episode. Being one of the only Asian American students in my college's theater department in the 90s was isolating. There were very few roles for me, so I leaned toward playwriting. David Henry Hwang was a guiding light for me. He had just won the Best Play Tony Award a few years earlier, proving Asian Americans deserved a seat at the table. He changed the face of American Theater forever, helping all of us see what was possible.  Joining me in a chat with David Henry Hwang is our former guest, Michelle Krusiec! Michelle is our stage and screen insider, and I'm so happy she introduced me to her friend David! Follow David Henry Hwang @thedavidhenryhwang, and Michelle @michellekrusiec Listen to all our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can write to us at: ⁠[email protected]⁠ or use our website https://infatuasian.com. Please follow us on Instagram @infatuasianpodcast  Our Theme, “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time,” by Prismic Studios, was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asianamerican #infatuasian #representationmatters