The Stage Through Slanted Eyes: An Examination of the Current State of Asian Americans in Theatre

Author

Sara M. LaFlamme, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow

Date of Award

Fall 2013

Project Type

Senior Honors Thesis

College or School

COLA

Department

Theatre and Dance

Program or Major

Theatre

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Abstract

Deep-set racial prejudices and stereotypes in American society greatly impact how Asian Americans are perceived onstage and in everyday life. The Stage Through Slanted Eyes: An Examination of the Current State of Asian Americans in Theatre delves into the history of these prejudices and looks at how a performer's race can impact his or her theatrical career.

Comments

Subjects from this paper were portrayed in Sara LaFlamme's one-act musical Limitless/無限 which was performed on 12/12/13 and 12/13/13. A final copy of the script is available for reference.

Recommended Citation

LaFlamme, Sara M., "The Stage Through Slanted Eyes: An Examination of the Current State of Asian Americans in Theatre" (2013). Honors Theses and Capstones. 158.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/158