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The Second City Announces Second Annual Victor Wong Fellowship

The Second City has announced the second annual Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor up-and-coming Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) comedic talent. Learn more aboutt he fellows here!

The Second City Has Announced The Recipients Of The Second Annual Victor Wong Fellowship For AAPI Voices In Comedy 

The Second City has announced the Victor Wong Fellowship for AAPI voices in comedy, training and mentoring up-and-coming Asian American and Pacific Islander comedic talent. Meet the 2024 Victor Wong Fellows.

Registration For FREE Tickets APIDA ARTS FESTIVAL Begins April 1

APIDA Arts Festival, Celebrating the Creativity of Asian, Pacific Island and Desi/South Asian Americans in Chicago, in association with the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Goodman Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) and Lookingglass Theatre, announces registration for free tickets to the inaugural Festival, May 5 - 7, and paid tickets to the Sunday, May 7 After Party will be available Saturday, April 1 at 12 p.m. at APIDAArts.org. As some events are limited in size, registration is strongly encouraged for these free events. The mission of the APIDA Arts Festival is to amplify and unify Asian, Pacific Island and Desi/South Asian American artists in Chicago by showcasing their work at premier cultural institutions, providing greater representation, equity and opportunity. The APIDA Arts Festival will also be available via streaming on APIDA Arts YouTube channel.

APIDA Arts Festival Announces Inaugural Lineup For May 5- 7 Festival In Chicago

APIDA Arts Festival, Celebrating the Creativity of Asian, Pacific Island and Desi Americans in Chicago, in association with the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Goodman Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA) and Lookingglass Theatre, announces the inaugural Festival line up, May 5 - 7, at venues in downtown Chicago.

The Second City Announces Recipients of The Inaugural Victor Wong Fellowship For AAPI Voices In Comedy 

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is thrilled to announce the inaugural recipients for the 2023 Victor Wong Fellowship for Asian American Pacific Islander Voices in Comedy. Named after The Second City's first Asian American performer and funded by Peng Zhao, CEO of Citadel Securities, and his wife, Cherry Chen, the fellowship will support the professional training and development of a cohort of actors and music directors. 

The Second City Launches Victor Wong Fellowship for AAPI Voices in Comedy 

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City has announced the creation of The Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor up-and-coming comedians. Named after The Second City's first Asian American performer and funded by Peng Zhao, CEO of Citadel Securities, and his wife, Cherry Chen, the fellowship will focus on developing the next generation of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) talent. 

BWW Interview: J. Elijah Cho Satirically Color Corrects MR. YUNIOSHI's Yellow Face

Playwright/performer J. Elijah Cho’s award-winning MR. YUNIOSHI comes to the Santa Monica Playhouse November 11th and 14th as part of CRAZY WOKE ASIANS’ KUNG POW FESTIVAL and as a guest production December 5th, 12th and 19th. The titular character was the supporting character in the otherwise classic 1961 film Breakfast At Tiffany’s starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Mr. Yunioshi was beyond stereotypically portrayed by Mickey Rooney.   

Hong Kong Designers In California For A Nine-Day Exchange Tour Enriched With Inspirations In Design And Technology

The fourth Design Exchange Tour (DX Tour) organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) was successfully held from 14 to 22 September in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Twelve emerging Hong Kong designers were selected to join a nine-day inspiration trip enriched with exchange opportunities as well as study visits that emphasise how design is responding to technology shifts in an ever more connected society.