Poor Yella Rednecks
by Qui Nguyen
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Synopsis
A young Vietnamese family attempts to put down roots in Arkansas, a place as different from home as it gets.
A mom and dad balance big hopes and low-wage jobs, as old flings threaten to pull them apart.
It all makes for a bumpy road to the American dream.
From the world of Nguyen’s Vietgone , with its comic book and action movie influences, comes a play that melds a deeply personal story with the playwright’s trademark, killer humor.
Press Reviews
"A rollicking, comic book-inspired… expletive-filled fusion of hip-hop and martial arts with the soapy twists and turns of addictive serialtelevision… a crowd-tickling comedy that squashes preconceptions in order to place hearts in a vise grip… Though rooted in upheaval and tragic loss, Nguyen’s family history is presented with a delicate balance of over-the-top humor and unforced sincerity."
— The New York Times
"Funny, profound and heartbreaking... has the exuberance and abundance of a big family-reunion bash."
— New York Magazine
"Invigorating, with an emotional wallop… Once again dollops of vintage and contemporary pop culture are crucial ingredients in a playwriting brew that has the characters rap their feelings when words seem inadequate to the task."
— Los Angeles Times
"Hilariously audacious."
— Broadway World
"Nerve-tingling, guffaw-inducing romance."
— San Francisco Chronicle
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Huong / San / Cop |
Quang / Chris |
Nhan / Boyfriend / Cowboy / 2nd Grocer |
Playwright / Little Man |
Immigration Officer / Stan Lee / Bobby / Tommy / Grocery Boy |
Tong |
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Publication
Poor Yella Rednecks is a comedy play written by Qui Nguyen and published by Samuel French (2024).
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