Don’t Call Me China Doll

About this event

Don't Call Me China Doll is a one-woman performance exploring the intersection of identity, discrimination, and artistic progress. The production follows an actress preparing for an audition to portray Anna May Wong, Hollywood's first East Asian starlet, only to discover herself transported to 1930s Hollywood in Wong's body.

Through this narrative device, the performance examines the parallels between past and present experiences of East Asian artists navigating the entertainment industry. The work addresses internalised racism, self-worth, and the persistent barriers facing East Asian performers across generations, inviting audiences to consider the ongoing nature of these challenges.