FOB
by David Henry Hwang
Obie Award winning Asia-American playwright David Henry Hwang takes us inside the world of America's first and second generation Chinese immigrants living in L.A in the late seventies. Focusing on cousins Grace and Dale, FOB (fresh off the boat) exposes the tension and hilarity that arises from wanting to fit in versus the struggle of holding on to cultural identity. When a mysterious traveler named Steve arrives at Grace's family restaurant, everything the cousins know about themselves is called into question: Is what they have built for themselves more important than where they have come from? will they ever truly belong? And who is the traveler: Steve, the famous warrior Gwan Gung, or just another FOB?
PAT Theatre Company delivers an edgy and fresh look at this classic Asian American play which bleeds the line between epic legendary tales and harsh modern realities, leaving us with questions about our own beloved multicultural society.
Starring
Chye-Ling Huang
James Roque
Benjamin Teh
Director: Adam Moorhead
Assistant Director: Amanda Tito
Production: Tayla Pitt
Design: Sam Mence
Reviews
“F.O.B is a beautifully crafted play by Asian-American playwright David Henry Hwang which is impressively brought to life by PAT (Proudly Asian Theatre). F.O.B. is for everyone that knows the importance of identity in a modern multicultural world.”
“Provocative and engaging. I can't pick a standout in this powerful trifecta of performers.”