Kristina Wong writes and stars in Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord, beginning October 25 at New York Theatre Workshop. The Off-Broadway production will officially open November 4.
Wong navigates through thoughts on the coronavirus crisis鈥攊ncluding finding community amid isolation鈥攊n the piece. Early in the pandemic, Wong sewed masks out of old clothes and household materials, eventually leading a virtual cohort of volunteers that blurred the lines between 鈥渇eminist care utopia鈥� and 鈥渕utual aid doomsday cult.鈥�
Chay Yew directs; he and Wong are both part of NYTW鈥檚 Usual Suspects development program for theatre artists. The production features a set by Junghyun Georgia Lee, costumes by Linda Cho, lighting by Amith Chandrashaker, sound design by Mikhail Fiksel, and projection design by Caite Hevner. Katie Ailinger serves as stage manager.
Performances are currently scheduled through November 21. Attendees are required to show proof of full vaccination and wear masks while in the theatre.
