MAY 31 TO JUNE 23, 2013
THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY, 155 First Ave.

Yangtze Repertory Theatre’s 20th anniversary production is “The Empress Dowager,” a three-act epic examining 40 years of the reign of the Manchu empress who ruled China from behind the throne. It recounts the perilous journey of an ancient kingdom seeking a place in the modern world. The play is written and directed by Joanna Chan, Artistic Director, and will be performed by a cast of 25 in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles. Theater for the New City, in association with Yangtze Repertory Theatre, will present the piece May 31 to June 23.

The ensemble also includes Charis Chu, Kimberly DiPersia, Bill Engst, Terrance Epps, Kristen Hung, Michelle Kaszuba, RG Lacandola, Carlos Long, Wing Ma, Wilson Pok, Sheila Romo, Karen Stefano, Xi Ren Wang, Lewis Welt, Sheldon You and Lu Zhao.

Set design is by K.K. Wong. Lighting design is by Catherine Lee. Costume Design is by Harrison Xu and Yoki Lai. An original score is by Sam Su.