Chicago's A-Squared Theatre Workshop presents Ching Chong Chinaman by Lauren Yee

Directed by Giau Minh Truong
Produced by A-Squared Theatre Workshop
Cast: George Infantado, Ramona Kywe, Victoria M. Ng, Tea Ro, Alex Wu, Joe Yau

Named by Time Out Chicago as one of "17 theater shows to see this fall" in Chicago, Ching Chong Chinaman by Lauren Yee satirizes the Asian American identity and explores what happens when a Chinese American family loses all sense of their cultural heritage.

The ultra-assimilated Wong family is living the American dream, but not all is perfect. Upton, the Wongs' youngest child, dreams of becoming a World of Warcraft champion and the only things that stand in his way are his daily chores and homework. Desdemona, the Wongs' daughter, has goals of attending Princeton, but her math grades are not up to par. Upton comes up with an idea to solve both their problem by acquiring Jinqiang, a Chinese indentured servant who envisions an American dream of his own.

September 27 to ­October 19
* Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 pm Sundays at 3:30 pm
(Preview: Friday, September 26 at 8 pm)
*The Friday, October 3rd performance will be a "Chinese Community Night" performance and reception. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit A-Squared Theatre Workshop. All performances will be held at: The West Stage of The Raven Theatre Complex 6157 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60660 For tickets, visit www.a-stw.org