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Yellow Face

By David Henry Hwang
Directed by May Adrales
August 5 – October 23, 2026 Angus Bowmer Theatre

A smart, semi-autobiographical comedy about the masks we wear

When DHH—a Chinese American playwright and staunch activist—protests the casting of a white actor in Miss Saigon, he never imagines he’ll make the same mistake himself. But after accidentally casting a white actor in the lead Asian role of his own play, he scrambles to cover his tracks, spinning an increasingly ridiculous web of half-truths, media frenzy, and personal contradictions. Pulitzer Prize finalist Yellow Face is a laugh-out-loud mockumentary that skewers the worlds of theatre, identity politics, and public image with razor-sharp wit. Fresh off a thrilling Broadway run, David Henry Hwang’s hilarious and thought-provoking Tony-nominated play comes to OSF in a new production directed by May Adrales (Vietgone).

 

Yellow Face is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service imprint. (www.dramatists.com)

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Suitability Suggestions
This theatre industry–centered comedy is a satiric look at race and racism in the theatre. There is mild profanity, a euphemistic mention of pornography and sex toys, and comically racist language used by those stereotyped. This play is best suited for students who are prepared for the quick-moving dialogue related to people and events from 1988 to the present. Preface recommended.

For additional content warnings regarding violence or graphic depictions that may be upsetting to some audience members, please see our Content Warnings page (may contain spoilers).
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The Angus Bowmer Theatre is outfitted with an elevator that takes patrons to either Row E or Row K.

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