Asian American Theater
Asian-American theatre is theatre written, directed, or acted by Asian Americans. From initial efforts by four theatre companies in the 1960s, Asian-American theatre has grown to around forty groups today. Early productions often had Asian themes or settings, but today it is becoming more common to see Asian-Americans in roles that defy the stereotypes.
Read more about Asian American Theater: Background, Asian-American Theatre Companies, Asian-American Actors, Asian-American Playwrights, Alternative Theatre and Performance, Asian-American Theatre Conference and Festival
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