TEA presents Colorado debut of M. BUTTERFLY
A classic in the Asian American theatre canon, M. Butterfly
will make itıs Colorado debut at The Aurora Fox Studio Theatre and will
be directed by Hwangıs long time friend, Rick Shiomi. Shiomi hails from
Minneapolis, Minnesota where he was the former Artistic Director of Mu
Performing Arts, one the nationıs top Asian American theatre companies.
"M. Butterfly is one of my favorite plays. It has such great social commentary wrapped in humor and the foibles of human nature. It is a fantastical world of sex, stereotypes and rock the world politics. It embodies David Hwangıs classic style of blending comic twists with critical insights." Shiomi states.
Inspired by true events, M. Butterfly
fictionalizes the story of a French diplomat who falls for a beautiful
and charming Chinese opera singer, who personifies his fantasy of the
Asian beauty. The twist? The love of his life was never what she
seemed. How could this intimate relationship have lasted for over 20
years without the diplomat ever knowing the truth? This compelling
drama examines themes of sexual identity, racial stereotyping, Western
imperialism, the role illusion plays in perceptions, and the ability
for one person to truly know another.
*M. Butterfly contains nudity
September 4 -28, 2014, Aurora
Opening night, Thurs @ 7:30 pm, Fri & Sat @ 7:30 pm, Sun @ 2:30 pm.
Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora CO 80010
Season tickets are on sale at $66 for a 3-play series. Single tickets
are $26 Advance, $22 Student & Seniors, $30 Door, Groups 10 or more
$22 each. Tickets can be obtained by calling Theatre Esprit Asia box
office at 720.282.3447 or visiting their website
www.theatre-esprit-asia.org.
