Presented by ArtsEmerson
A Malthouse Theatre Production
Written & Performed by Wang Chong
Codirected & Production designed by Emma Valente
Codesigned by Emma Lockhart Wilson
Dramaturgy by Mark Pritchard
February 1 – 12, 2023
American Sign Language Performance – Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 PM
Audio Described Performance – Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 PM
Emerson Paramount Center
Jackie Liebergott Black Box
559 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Recommended for Ages 16+
60 minutes, no intermission
Review by Kitty Drexel
Boston, MA — ArtsEmerson respectfully asked journalists attending Wang Chong’s Made in China 2.0 to please refrain from discussing certain topics in an email days before the performance. They did this to ensure Chong’s safety while he visits the US and when he eventually leaves the US. Boston can be dangerous.
Journalists were encouraged to discuss Chong as an artist, his previous work, how his work was received, and his upcoming work. We were asked to be sensitive when discussing Chong’s style of theatre-making and why it’s considered risky.
I readily agreed to ArtsEmerson’s request. Freedom of speech is important to me. The sanctity of human life is too. America loves freedom! Continue reading