Jo Mei and Kenneth Lee — On Grit and Acting
Asians in Art por Karuna Shinsho/Szewah Chin
Notas del episodio
How has acting changed? What does it mean to be an Asian American working actor? In this episode, actors Jo Mei and Kenneth Lee discuss a life devoted to acting, the essence of acting and the drive for greater representation of Asian Americans in movies, television, and theater productions.
Kenneth Lee is an accomplished actor and advocate known for his versatility across major international stages and television. He famously originated the leading role of Hsu in Matt Charman’s The Machine, performing at the Park Avenue Armory, Donmar Warehouse, and the Manchester International Festival. His extensive theater credits range from classical turns in Hamlet and Henry IV Parts 1 & 2 at The Shakespeare Theatre to contemporary works like Snow in Midsummer at Classic Stage Company and The Great Leap at Portland Center Stage. A familiar f ...