Hong Kong Mississippi

Wesley Du stars in Hong Kong Mississippi a world premiere play about a Chinese boy on a hero's journey to find his own voice in a world filled with abuse and racism. While navigating the complexities of identity, culture and tradition, he encounters Cannonball, a brilliant black guitar player. Inspired by blues music, the boy asks Cannonball to teach him the guitar, but Cannonball hates Asians after "they" killed his son in Vietnam. Undeterred, the boy sets out to make Cannonball not only his teacher but also the father he never had. Directed by Craig Belknap, Mr. Du portrays 16 characters. Recommended for theater-goers 18+ for mature content and language. "I was inspired to write Hong Kong Mississippi following the death of my mentor, friend, and teacher, Marvin Sims," said playwright Wesley Du. "The genesis of the play was formed in 2007, and it has become a goodbye letter and farewell song that I was never able to give to Marvin myself. Funny and sad, poignant and moving, the piece is filled with wonderful blues music that speaks to today's America." Tickets are $30. $25 for students and seniors. Visit LaMaMa.org. The runtime is approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.

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