Here is the video for my special studies presentation/one-person show, FRESH OFF THE BANANA BOAT. It is about coming into myself as a queer Asian American person in white liberal spaces.

I am incredibly honored and humbled at the positive response this performance has received. To me, the most important work this show has done has been to bring together Asian American and hapa students who have never before been encouraged to build community together. In particular, I have been grateful to connect with other mixed Japanese kids because of this show. 

This show is about (one part of) my identity and my experience, but I am trying to make a statement about the importance of everybody investigating and sharing their own stories. I believe it is largely through sharing stories and being open to the stories of others that we can learn not to oppress each other. 

my set from last night

the first half is new material, the second half is old

NEW YORK FRIENDS: 

This is D’Lo, an awesome queer artist and my boss for the summer. His stand up comedy show, D’FunQT is coming to Dixon Place in NYC in July. D’FunQT is about growing up transgender in a first-generation Sri Lankan American immigrant family. He is fucking hilarious, and I can guarantee there’s nothing else out there like it. He has also gone above and beyond the call of duty for me as his intern, helping me develop my own work as a comedian and genderqueer person of color. 

D’Lo has to pack the house for all six shows in order to make any money. I know a ton of people on Tumblr would really love his show, so can we help him out?

Friday, July 6th & Saturday, July 7th
Friday, July 13th & Saturday, July 14th
Friday, July 20th & Saturday, July 21st 

USEFUL LINKS: 
Facebook event
D’Lo’s website
Buy tickets!

Please spread the werd if you will~