Tiger Style!
Squabbling siblings Albert and Jennifer Chen reached the pinnacle of academic achievement when they were kids. But as adults, they can’t seem to get things right: he's just been passed up for a promotion and she's been dumped by her less-than-ideal boyfriend. To fix the sorry states of their lives, they turn to the one thing they know they can blame: their parents. Or America. Or maybe China? It’s someone else’s fault, that’s for sure.
About the Play
A witty and laugh-out-loud adventure about two siblings joining forces to overcome the outrageous pressures of adulthood.
Award-winning playwright Mike Lew (Teenage Dick) pens this hilarious comedy about Chinese American heritage and belonging that will leave you howling with laughter. Traveling the globe from California to Shenzhen, Tiger Style! uproariously tackles the immigrant experience, cultural stereotypes and what it really means to feel successful—and at home.
Warning: This production contains strong language.
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Showtimes
Evenings
Wednesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm
select Sundays at 6pm
Matinees
Saturdays 3pm
select Sundays at 2pm
select Wednesdays at 3pm
- This is a reserved seat venue. Doors to the performance space will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the performance.
- There is no late seating or readmittance.
- For performances listed as “Sold Out,” contact the Box Office for more information about our standby and wait list options as well as for assistance locating currently available dates and times.
Meet the Artists
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Aurora Adachi-Winter (Jennifer) |
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Rammel Chan* |
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Garrett Lutz* (Russ the Bus/Reggie/Customs Guy) |
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Deanna Myers* (Mom/Therapist/Cousin Chen/Matchmaker) |
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Christopher Thomas Pow |
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Chad Bay (u/s Albert) |
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Adam Benjamin (u/s Russ the Bus/Reggie/Customs Guy) |
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Peter Sipla* (u/s Dad/Tzi Chuan/Melvin/General Tso) |
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Harmony Zhang* (u/s Jennifer/Mom/Therapist/Cousin Chen/Matchmaker) |
Mike Lew (Playwright)
Brian Balcom (Director)
Courtney Abbott (Intimacy & Fight Director)
Lee Fiskness (Lighting Designer)
Forrest Gregor (Sound Designer)
Michelle N. Huang (Cultural Consultant)
Lauren M. Nichols (Scenic Designer)
Christine Pascual (Costume Designer)
Rae Watson (Properties Designer)
Katie Klemme* (Production Stage Manager)
Michaela "Mikee" Parangalan (Assistant Director)
Olivia Sullam (Assistant Stage Manager)
*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
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Special Events
The Asian American Dream: A panel discussion of the Asian American experience in the United States
IN THE WRITERS THEATRE REHEARSAL ROOM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 7PM
FREE IN PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT
Ready to dive deeper into the themes and issues of Tiger Style!? Northwestern University professor and TIGER STYLE! Cultural Consultant, Michelle Huang, is joined by fellow NU professor Shalini Shankar, and Abbey Eusebio from the Anti-Hate Action Center for this conversation about stereotypes, cultural expectations, and the generational experience of immigrants. Offered in collaboration with the Chinese American Service League and Glencoe Council for Inclusion and Community.
TIGER STYLE In Rehearsal
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