MADE IN CHINA
“The show’s visual allure never ceases”
Mary, a lonely divorcee living by herself, finds a mysterious note from a Chinese factory worker asking to be rescued from horrible working conditions. She and her Chinese neighbour, Eddie, embark on a grand adventure through busy Chinese streets, bamboo forests, and a deranged sweatshop on their quest to get to the bottom of things.
Inspired by true events, Made In China is a fantastical exploration of human rights, consumerism, and morality as told through the unlikely love story between an odd middle-aged American woman and her Chinese ex-pat neighbor. Made In China features 30 puppets, seven puppeteers, music inspired by both American and Chinese traditions, and animated video.
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Written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock with help from the Wakka Wakka Ensemble
Directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock
With Lei-Lei Bavoil, Fang Du, Ariel Estrada, Dorothy James, Andy Manjuck, Stephen J. Mark, Charles Pang, Peter Russo, and Hansel Tan Shenwei
A Co-production with Nordland Visual Theatre, MiNensemblet, and The Hopkins Center, Dartmouth College
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"The show's visual allure never ceases" - The New York Times Critic’s Pick
"Four stars! Madly audacious...packed with happy surprises" - Time Out New York
"Delightfully engaging" - Theater Pizzazz
"Wacky and thoughtful...with a good heart" - Stagebuddy
"Brightly gripping...it's replete with innovative marvels of illusion" - Blog Critics