This Upstage Playgoer’s Guide invites you to delve deeper into the world of Yellow Face. Articles in this guide explore how the Chinese concept of “face” appears in Yellow Face, the legacy of yellowface, and the true-to-life elements in the play. You will also hear from the artists involved in the production.
Look for the “Reflect and Connect” heading in articles for discussion questions to extend your thinking.
Table of contents
THEATRE TALK
The Production
Unmasking "Face"
Yellowface and the Legacy of Miss Saigon
Please note, these interviews and articles were written prior to previews. If any edits are made due to a change in the script, staging, or by artist request, the article will be updated. The date of the update will be noted at the end of the article.
Yellow Face Upstage Contributors
| EDITORS | Mariah-Lynn Andrews Leah Reddy |
| INTERVIEWS | Leah Reddy |
| WRITERS | Alix Curnow Theresa Flanagan Karla Hendrick Jackson Tucker-Meyer Saawan Tiwari |
| WEB DESIGN | Jenna Craig |
| SPECIAL THANKS | Jennifer DiBella Paola Francisquini Abigail Katz Kalina Ko |
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
