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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Communication senior Sharon Wei performs in “This is Not a True Story.” The play, written by Communication junior Preston Choi, features an all-female Asian cast.

Vertigo Productions play to feature all-Asian, female cast

April 12, 2017

As Hollywood continues to face criticism for using white women to play Asian roles, a group of Northwestern students will put on a play featuring an all-Asian, female cast this week. Vertigo Productions...

White Snake controls the water spirits during her battle with Fa Hai, the villain of the play. Communication senior Mari Uchida, who plays the role of White Snake, said she hopes this encourages more representation for people of all ethnicities in theater.

Lovers and Madmen play retells ancient Chinese myth

February 23, 2017

Lovers and Madmen’s winter play, “The White Snake,” hopes to prove that love will always prevail, even for snake spirits. The play, which opens Friday in the Louis Room of Norris University Center,...

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