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Interview with Sandra Allen, August 7, 2003
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Identifier: 2017.032.008
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A phone interview with Sanda Allen conducted by David Lewis Hammarstrom on August 7, 2003. Sandra played Linda Low in the 2002 revival of "Flower Drum Song" written by David Henry Hwang. In this interview, Sandra discusses her experience on "Flower Drum Song" and what it was like being a performer in New York City and Los Angeles. She shares her background and thoughts about the Broadway production. This interview is one of a series of 18 interviews that author David Lewis...
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August 7, 2003
Interview with Thomas Kouo, August 12, 2003
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Identifier: 2017.032.011
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A phone interview conducted with Thomas Kouo on August 12, 2003 by David Lewis Hammarstrom. Thomas was an ensemble cast member in the 2002 revival of "Flower Drum Song" written by David Henry Hwang. In this interview, Thomas Kouo discusses early workshop readings of "Flower Drum Song,” rehearsals, critics and audience reception, Asian stereotypes, directing, and the impact of 9/11. This interview is one of a series of 18 interviews that author David Lewis Hammarstrom conducted...
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August 12, 2003
Interview with Wonci Lui, June 7, 2003
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Identifier: 2017.032.003
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Interview with Wonci Lui conducted by phone on June 7, 2003 by David Lewis Hammarstrom. Wonci was an ensemble dancer during the 1958 production of Rogers and Hammerstein's "Flower Drum Song."In this interview, Wonci Lui talks about her experience as a dancer in the original production of “Flower Drum Song,” the opening night, and her recollection of director Gene Kelly. Lui discusses how she was cast in "Flower Drum Song," Asian stereotypes in the show, and the development of the...
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June 7, 2003
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