Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals
The Chinese arch-villain Fu Manchu, with the help of his daughter Fah Lo See, attempts to steal the mask and shield of Genghis Khan from the white couple Terrence and Sheila, which will enable Fu Manchu to bring together all the “Oriental” nations in order to defeat the West. An absurd, provocative take on the “yellow peril” stereotype and Asian-American identity politics.
Cast Requirements
2 men
2 women
Publisher
Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven and Other Plays (Theatre Communications Group, 2008); Three Plays by Young Jean Lee (Samuel French, 2006).
Production and Development History
Productions: Williamstown Theatre Festival (2005); Ontological-Hysteric Theater (2003).