Tiger Style! An Audio Play

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The Huntington’s hit 2016 production of Mike Lew’s Tiger Style! has been newly recorded as an audio play, to be released weekly as a series of four podcast episodes with a companion podcast series "Exploring Tiger Style!" full of insightful conversations with artists, community members, and more! Squabbling siblings Albert and Jennifer Chen reached the pinnacle of academic achievement. But as adults, they’re epic failures: he’s just been passed up for promotion and she’s been dumped by her loser boyfriend. So, naturally, they confront their parents and launch an Asian Freedom Tour! From California to China, this hilarious comedy examines race, parenting, and success with wit and sharp humor.

Huntington Theatre Company


    • Mar 2, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Tiger Style! An Audio Play

    Exploring Tiger Style! "“Chinatown: Creating Home and the Idea of Place”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 27:24


    A conversation about how Chinatown shapes Boston’s Chinese American community. Panelists: Huntington Playwriting Fellow Rosanna Yamagiwa Alfaro, actor and assistant director Michael Hisamoto, Pao Arts Center Director Cynthia Woo, and teacher and writer Cynthia Yee

    Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 25:13


    In episode 4 of the audio play, Albert and Jennifer face unforeseen consequences for their freedom tour exploits and contend with a new set of assumptions about who they are.

    Exploring Tiger Style! "No More Projections or Preconceptions: Seeing Yourself"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 31:00


    A conversation about Asian American stereotypes and how the play pushes against them. Panelists: Cast member Francis Jue, playwright Mike Lew, Huntington staff member Megan Berry, and business leader, author, and Huntington board member George Yip

    asian american huntington mike lew megan berry
    Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 32:42


    In episode 3 of the audio play, Albert and Jennifer continue their freedom tour in China. Long-lost relatives and surprising acquaintances guide their journey.

    Exploring Tiger Style "What is Parenting…Tiger Style!?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 23:48


    A conversation around Chinese parenting styles, the expectations and hopes that immigrant parents have for their children. Panelists: Playwright Mike Lew, cast member Francis Jue and Huntington staff member Trisha Pham

    Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 31:46


    In episode 2 of the audio play, Albert and Jennifer make a visit to see Mom and Dad, and launch the first phase of their Asian Freedom Tour.

    Exploring Tiger Style! "From Stage to Podcast: This Tiger Changes Its Style"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 30:11


    A conversation about adapting Tiger Style! as an audio play and creating a world through sound. Panelists: playwright Mike Lew, director Moritz von Steulpnagel, and cast members Jon Norman Schneider and Nate Miller Hosted by Huntington Manager of Curriculum and Instruction Regine Vital

    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 29:09


    Squabbling siblings Albert and Jennifer Chen reached the pinnacle of academic achievement. But as adults, they’re epic failures: he’s just been passed up for promotion and she’s been dumped by her loser boyfriend. So, naturally, they confront their parents and launch an Asian Freedom Tour! From California to China, this hilarious comedy examines race, parenting, and success with wit and sharp humor.

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