Tiger Style! An Audio Play

A conversation about how Chinatown shapes Boston’s Chinese American community.

Panelists: Huntington Playwriting Fellow Rosanna Yamagiwa Alfaro, actor and assistant director Michael Hisamoto, Pao Arts Center Director Cynthia Woo, and teacher and writer Cynthia Yee

In episode 4 of the audio play, Albert and Jennifer face unforeseen consequences for their freedom tour exploits and contend with a new set of assumptions about who they are.

A conversation about Asian American stereotypes and how the play pushes against them.

Panelists: Cast member Francis Jue, playwright Mike Lew, Huntington staff member Megan Berry, and business leader, author, and Huntington board member George Yip

In episode 3 of the audio play, Albert and Jennifer continue their freedom tour in China. Long-lost relatives and surprising acquaintances guide their journey.

A conversation around Chinese parenting styles, the expectations and hopes that immigrant parents have for their children.

Panelists: Playwright Mike Lew, cast member Francis Jue and Huntington staff member Trisha Pham

In episode 2 of the audio play, Albert and Jennifer make a visit to see Mom and Dad, and launch the first phase of their Asian Freedom Tour.

A conversation about adapting Tiger Style! as an audio play and creating a world through sound.

Panelists: playwright Mike Lew, director Moritz von Steulpnagel, and cast members Jon Norman Schneider and Nate Miller

Hosted by Huntington Manager of Curriculum and Instruction Regine Vital

Squabbling siblings Albert and Jennifer Chen reached the pinnacle of academic achievement. But as adults, they’re epic failures: he’s just been passed up for promotion and she’s been dumped by her loser boyfriend. So, naturally, they confront their parents and launch an Asian Freedom Tour! From California to China, this hilarious comedy examines race, parenting, and success with wit and sharp humor.