Welcome to you all who will explore the world of Asian America through performance. This blog documents your artistic process and journey as well as your research of your characters and the diverse Asian American communities where they exist.
To navigate the wonderful work of the scholars and artists of Asian Pacific America on this blog, please click on an author.
To initiate you into the history of Asian Americans at William and Mary, please research our forefather Art Matsu: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Matsu
In terms of the pioneer actors in Hollywood of Asian descent, please meet Sessue Hayakawa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessue_Hayakawa
The earliest of documented American scripts depicting the Asian American experience came out of Hawaii led by Gladys Li (Ling-ai Li) who wrote "The Submission of Rose Moy" (circa 1924-28).
http://books.google.com/booksid=QQI3FR5Elg0C&pg=PA187&dq=gladys+li+the+submission+of+rose+moy&hl=en&sa=X&ei=OUpUrmDG6WsiQK_oIHoAQ&ved=0CDkQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=gladys%20li%20the%20submission%20of%20rose%20moy&f=false
Francis Tanglao-Aguas, MFA
