Fil-Am actors sound off on Broadway opportunities
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NEW YORK --- Fil-Am and other Asian American actors have gained mileage in the Broadway industry but are still facing much headwind, according to a panel at this year's BroadwayCon, which included Fil-Am actors Jaygee Macapugay and Orville MendoFil-Am actors sound off on Broadway opportunities
NEW YORK --- Fil-Am and other Asian American actors have gained mileage in the Broadway industry but are still facing much headwind, according to a panel at this year's BroadwayCon, which included Fil-Am actors Jaygee Macapugay and Orville Mendoza. The panel opened with some facts: out of the 30 shows currently in the 41 theaters on Broadway, only nine have Asian American actors in lead or feature roles. The group also noted that so far on Broadway, there has only been one male Asian American playwright who has been produced (David Henry Hwang) and only one female (Young Jean Lee). Held in Manhattan, Broadwaycon is a multiday expositio...Keep on reading: Fil-Am actors sound off on Broadway opportunities Read more