Show Research
Okay, so for the musical I'm starting to work on now, I'd really like your help. It's about two people who are always pretending to be totally different depending on who they're with or what image they've decided to present, and what happens when they call each other on it. One character is half-Japanese and totally plays up her Asianness, even though she didn't really grow up in the culture and doesn't identify with it, and the other is white, but is pratically fluent in Japanese and is far more culturally Japanese than the actually half-Japanese character. I'd love to hear from people who have been through similar experiences, like being immersed in a culture you didn't grow up in, or trying on different images/stereotypes because you felt other people expected it, and anything else you think might be relevent. Even though the show deals primarily with Japanese culture, stories about any culture or ethnicity would be really helpful.

Just leave a comment here with the cultures/ethnicities involved and your age and location at the time (if you're talking about a specific time period or event in your life), or email me (my email's in my userinfo). If your experiences fit really well what what the piece is about, it'd be great if you'd let me know if I could interview you. Definitely let me know if you have any questions or want to know more specifics about the show, too. And pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in sharing their story!

Thanks!