A Language of Their Own

November 11 to 18

by Chay Yew

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directed by Jaynie Chen '01

produced by Carey Hsu '00

Leverett Old Library Theater

Two men, Ming and Oscar, take a retrospective look at some of the irresolvable issues that surround life and love in relation to their dissolved relationship. Exploring cultural identity and sexuality, A Language of Their Own takes on the familiar love story with a new slant. With an already rare look at the issues revolving around contemporary Asian American life, Language takes everything a step further by probing into the little-explored gay Asian American community. Building upon experiences common to everyone, the play aims to move its audience on a whole new level. "While this is a play set among a community of gay Asian American and non-Asian-American characters, the scenes ring with a sound of familiarity because all of the lines are words that we have all heard or said ourselves," producer Carey Hsu said. "I think that this play will appeal to its audience because it is a modern love story placed in a nontraditional setting." Told through various pieces of poetry mixed with monologues and dialogues, the nontraditional structure of the play also adds to its uniqueness. Hsu also praised the play for its humor in spite of the somewhat somber subject matter.