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Undesirable Elements: Real People, Real Lives, Real Theater,Used
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The cumulative power of these shared stories is nothing short of astonishing. Ping Chong creates a tremendous tapestry of lives.'Twin Cities ReaderIn Chong's extraordinary series of choral documentary dramas, bodies that had once been rendered 'undesirable elements' become as bodies on stage always do, through the theater's magical mechanisms of empathy and display emphatically desirable. The performers who are not professional actors live in the community where they are performing and, most important, they are telling their own stories. Through the act of naming themselves and recounting how they came to be here quite literally here, now, in the theater, as well as here in this town in the United States they claim their place in the body politic. Theater, like America, is a space of selfmaking. The Undesirable Elements series offers a distilled, elegant demonstration of that exhilarating and complicated process.' Alisa Solomon, from Her IntroductionThis fourpiece volume of Undesirable Elements, the communityspecific theater works series, examines the lives of those born into one culture but living in another. Each production grows out of an extended residency, during which Ping Chong and his collaborators conduct interviews of community members and then create a script that explores both historical and personal narratives.Ping Chong is a theater director, playwright, choreographer, and video and installation artist. The recipient of two OBIE awards, two Bessie awards, and a Guggenheim Fellowship, he has created more than fifty works for the stage, including twentyfive in his Undesirable Elements series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Undesirable Elements'? A: The main theme of 'Undesirable Elements' revolves around the lives of individuals who are born into one culture but live in another, showcasing their personal and historical narratives through community-specific theater.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Undesirable Elements'? A: The author of 'Undesirable Elements' is Ping Chong, a recognized theater director, playwright, and artist known for his impactful documentary dramas.
- Q: How many pages does 'Undesirable Elements' have? A: 'Undesirable Elements' contains 192 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Undesirable Elements' have? A: 'Undesirable Elements' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Undesirable Elements' published? A: 'Undesirable Elements' was published on October 30, 2012.
- Q: What kind of stories are told in 'Undesirable Elements'? A: 'Undesirable Elements' features real stories from individuals within the community, highlighting their experiences and identities as they navigate cultural complexities.
- Q: Is 'Undesirable Elements' suitable for educational purposes? A: 'Undesirable Elements' can be a valuable resource for educational settings, particularly in discussions around culture, identity, and the power of storytelling in theater.
- Q: What is the condition of the book 'Undesirable Elements'? A: 'Undesirable Elements' is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a fresh and unblemished copy.
- Q: Can you describe the format of the performances in 'Undesirable Elements'? A: The performances in 'Undesirable Elements' are based on interviews with community members, allowing non-professional actors to share their own narratives on stage.
- Q: What accolades has Ping Chong received for his work? A: Ping Chong has received multiple accolades, including two OBIE awards, two Bessie awards, and a Guggenheim Fellowship for his contributions to theater.