Tickets are now on sale for Chairs and a Long Table and Livin’ La Vida Imelda, two shows set to play in repertory off-Broadway this fall. Both productions, presented by Ma-Yi Theater Company, will play the Clurman Theater at Theatre Row. The world premiere of Han Ong’s Chairs and a Long Table will begin on October 28 and open on November 7, while Livin’ La Vida Imelda, written and performed by Carlos Celdran, will kick off on October 31 and open on November 5.
Livin’ La Vida Imelda explores cultural sensation that has surrounded the life of Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines. Celdran has performed the solo show at site-specific locations across the Philippines over the years. The production is directed by Ralph B. Peña.
In Chairs and a Long Table, a group of Asian American Actors prepare to attend a conference in Los Angeles addressing racial discrimination after a classic Chinese play is cast with two non-Asian actors as the leads. The cast includes Ron Domingo, Julie Fitzpatrick, Julienne Kim, Moses Villarama and Jeena Yi. Linsay Firman will direct.