A Play Named Zhuangzi
by Xinning Shao
Dr. Shoelace and Zi You, characters trapped in the classic Daoist text Zhuangzi, are having a rough day. As Dr. Shoelace dutifully recites Zhuangzi’s teachings, following “the Way” begins to sound suspiciously like hopeless determinism. Thus begins Zi You’s quest to live up to her namesake: freedom. But first, a small problem: the Zhuangzi author sits right behind them, watching and writing.
In this meandering journey through the world of Zhuangzi, a philosophical romp plays out with humor, bromance, and a whole lot of ghost metaphors. Take this as “a day in the life of the Zhuangzi”, or a manual on what NOT to do if you wake up in Truman’s world. What if, one day, you could meet the author of your life - and what would you do, if they handed the pen of fate to you?
Produced by Yale Vermilion Theater. Supported by Ezra Stiles College Creative & Performing Arts Award and the Asian American Cultural Center.
Media and Downloads
zhuangzi_audition_sides_final (.pdf - 156.69KB)Performance Dates & Times
December 6, 2024 - 7:00pm
December 7, 2024 - 6:00pm
December 7, 2024 - 9:00pm
Location
Crescent Underground
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