The Producer's Perspective PRO Reading Series, which is produced in part by Davenport Theatrical Enterprises, is kicking off their first quarterly reading with a presentation of Hello Kitty Must Die on Monday, March 18th at 4pm at Ripley Grier, Studio 312 (305 W. 38th Street New York, NY 10018).
Hello Kitty Must Die is based on the cult novel by Angela S. Choi. It is written by Kurt Johns and Gail Rastorfer. The staged reading will also be directed by Kurt Johns, and stars Ann Hu.
"Last year I announced my mission to help 5000 shows get produced by 2025 on my blog and The PRO Reading Series is just one of the ways we're helping our community reach their goals. I'm very proud of the work our PRO members are doing and am thrilled to offer an opportunity to have their voices heard each quarter," says Ken Davenport.
Hello Kitty Must Die is about Fiona Yu, a 30-year-old Chinese-American lawyer who appears to be just another upscale "Hello Kitty". She is not what she seems.
While trying to avoid the "nice Chinese boys" her father sets her up with, navigate the murky waters of San Francisco's legal world, and repair her virginity, Fiona discovers a new life with her childhood BFF Sean, which often results in dead bodies.
With Sean's help, Fiona embarks on a journey of self-discovery, creating her own version of the American Dream and eliminating anyone and anything that stands in her way.
Hello Kitty Must Die is a manifesto of Asian feminism, a hilarious takedown of the "Hello Kitty" submissive, Asian female stereotype, and a deliciously-twisted tale of family, murder, and arranged dating.
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