Feminist Thriller “Man of God” Features All Asian American Actors

Fresno State University University Theater 2021-22 First face-to-face production of the main season “Man of God” Written by Anna Ouyang Moench and directed by Thomas-Whit Ellis. It is the first college play written by an Asian American playwright entirely for an Asian American cast.

The performance is October 1 and 2 and October 5-9 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday October 3 at 2:00 p.m. At the Dennis and Sheryl Woods Theater on campus. tickets Adults are $ 17, Fresno State University faculty, graduates, and military personnel $ 15, and all students $ 10. Children under 5 are not allowed. “Man of God” is an interesting feminist thriller about when a girl realizes a man’s gaze is watching all the time and decides to do something about it.

During a missionary trip to Thailand, four girls discovered a pastor hiding his camera in a hotel bathroom. Samantha is personally hurt that the Minister does this to her. Jen is worried about how this will affect college applications. Kyung-hwa believes that everyone should lower their expectations of men. And, as always, Mimi wants blood. Their collective anger and disillusionment fuels fantasies of increasingly violent revenge on the sex tourism scene in Bangkok. The production is Fresno’s first.

The cast includes Molly Hen, Reese Jade Heron, Madeline Nelson, Isabella O’Keefe and Andy Souk.

“Growing up, I had never seen an Asian role on screen and had the opportunity to play a role that was not stereotypical. It was the ‘Man of God’, ”O’Keefe said. “Playwrights are not only Asian women, but the plays don’t focus solely on Asian issues. They are Asian teenagers. It’s seen and heard by me. , Appreciated and makes me feel that my history and my culture are important – COVID gave me doubts about this. This piece is proud that I am an Asian Latin woman. . “

Until further notice, you must acknowledge receipt of a complete COVID vaccination or negative COVID test completed within 72 hours of the date of performance. The theater and dance departments also require that the audience be completely masked when in the theater. The door opens 30 minutes before the curtain. Latecomers are not allowed and there is no refund or exchange. The ticket office is open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and one hour before each performance and only accepts payments in cash or by check.

Parking for the show from Friday to Sunday evening is free. A parking permit is required for Tuesday through Thursday evening performances and can be purchased from the campus parking dispenser.

For more information, see Box Office Recipes at 559.278.7512 or [email protected] ..

(Story by Miguel A. Gastelum)