"The ultra-assimilated Wong family is as Chinese-American as apple pie: teenager Upton dreams of World of Warcraft superstardom; his sister Desi dreams of early admission to Princeton. Unfortunately, Upton’s chores and homework get in the way of his 24/7 videogaming, and Desi’s math grades don’t fit the Asian-American stereotype. Then Upton comes up with a novel solution for both problems: he acquires a Chinese indentured servant, who harbors an American dream of his own." - the playwright's website
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2009, Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis
2011
Samuel French, Inc.
9780573698545
Artist's website https://laurenyee.com/plays/#Ching%20Chong%20Chinaman
Artist's website https://laurenyee.com/plays/#Ching%20Chong%20Chinaman
Realistic
Rod thinks the game is fixed. Momo’s still learning the rules. Twee doesn’t think winning is enough. JJ hates his hand. And why the hell is Henry still playing? Two families (and some guy named Henry) panic with hilarious and heartbreaking results when they realize their parents won’t be around forever. Can anybody prepare for the inevitable moment when they’re the ones left holding all the cards?
Realistic
A precocious young girl, her 16-year-old brother and his classmate lover create their own family, no thanks to the adults in their lives.
