For whatever reason, society harbors feelings of discrimination against certain communities, one of which is the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community. Token Theatre is a relatively new player in the Chicago Theater world which presents Asians in the positive light they deserve with an emphasis of casting the community in meaningful stories which need to be told. Token Theatre’s first important effort is called “Zac Efron,” a title that may confuse you because it has nothing to do with the actor. It is about the hardships of dating during the pandemic, the power of social media, the importance of familial relationships, and the acts of hatred the Asian community faces.

Joining in the conversation are Token Theatre founder and playwright David Rhee, along with actors Wai Yim and Hansel Tan who tell the play’s semi-autobiographical story in the setting of dating and life survival during the pandemic.

Although the play runs only thru July 21st, the conversation here is an important one that reaches far past this play or its closing date…so watch or listen to learn about the play, but also for much more information about the mission and goals of Token Theatre.

Zac Efron runs in the space of A Red Orchid Theatre located at 1531 N. Wells in Chicago, Tickets can be purchased at: www.TokenTheatre.net.

Paul Lisnek with Wai Yim and Hansel Tan