Press Play with Madeleine Brand
'Soft Power' imagines China as the world superpower
David Henry Hwang’s new theater show “Soft Power” takes place in 2016 Los Angeles and 22nd Century China. It talks about the 2016 presidential election, China’s quest for artistic and intellectual influence, and cultural appropriation.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenDavid Henry Hwang’s new theater show “Soft Power” takes place in 2016 Los Angeles and 22nd Century China. It talks about the 2016 presidential election, China’s quest for artistic and intellectual influence, and cultural appropriation.
Image of the ensemble from "Soft Power" singing about the U.S. election system. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
