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Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals

Short Play, Comedy  /  2w, 2m

Young Jean Lee

"An absurd, provocative take on the yellow peril stereotype and Asian-American identity politics. It would be hard to tune out one of Lee's plays." - Time Out New York

"[One of] New York's finest emerging playwrights." - The Villag…

Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Experimental

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Summary
The Chinese arch-villain Fu Manchu, with the help of his daughter Fah Lo See, attempts to steal the mask and shield of Genghis Khan from the white couple Terrence and Sheila, which will enable Fu Manchu to bring together all the Asian nations in order to defeat the West. In Three Plays by Young Jean Lee
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    • Mild Adult Themes

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"An absurd, provocative take on the yellow peril stereotype and Asian-American identity politics. It would be hard to tune out one of Lee's plays." - Time Out New York

"[One of] New York's finest emerging playwrights." - The Village Voice

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Young Jean Lee

Young Jean Lee

Young Jean Lee has been called “hands down, the most adventurous downtown playwright of her generation” by the New York Times and “one of the best experimental playwrights in America” by Time Out New York. She has written and directed nine shows in New York with her company, ...

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