Yankee Dawg You Die
by Philip Kan Gotanda

Name: Yankee Dawg You Die
Brand: Philip Kan Gotanda
SKU: 9780822212836
Rating: 3.9 (81 reviews)

Yankee Dawg You Die Book Cover — Yankee Dawg You Die Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Male

90 minsAll MenUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the play's timely relevance to Asian American representation and its clever, engaging storytelling. Many find it deeply moving, with a mix of humor and anger that resonates with personal experiences. The exploration of media and identity strikes a chord with audiences, leading to a strong emotional connection.

Timely relevance to representationClever and engaging storytellingDeeply moving with humorSome found it a bit silly.

Synopsis

THE STORY: Bradley Yamashita is one of the new breed of Asian-American actors.

Highly political and outspoken, he will only take on acting roles that are dignified and unstereotypic.

He has recently starred in a small independent film that is the d

ThemesAmerican Drama

Press Reviews

"Mr. Gotanda is a polemicist who sees both sides of a question, a writer whose grievances are balanced by a wicked sense of humor…” —The New York Times. “…beautifully framed and passionately focused…” —San Francisco Examiner. ”…it's entertainment with both heart and soul…The play works beautifully on several levels at once…"
— East Bay Express