A new play titled Skin Jobs is about whitewashing in superhero blockbusters.
According to Broadway World, Skin Jobs is a new play about whitewashing in superhero films, starring an Asian American actress.
The plot follows Kerri, an Asian American visual effects artist and Viv, a white blogger covering Hollywood. The pair have been best friends since film school. Their friendship and loyalty is put to the test when one is employed to work on a new superhero movie that stars a white actress who plays a biracial character.
Kerri is played by Virginia Tran and Viv is played by Claire Fazzolari. The play is directed by Obama-meets-Trump comedy Transition director Lee Costello. Jim Vejvoda is the playwright and producer of the play.
All performances are in the Studio at The Broadwater, located at 1078 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA 90038. Running Time: 30 minutes.
Tickets are $12 each and go on sale May 1st here: http://hff18.org/5132
DATES AND SHOWTIMES:
Thursday, May 31, 9:30 p.m. (Preview)
Sunday, June 03, 2:00 p.m. (Preview)
Friday, June 08, 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 14, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.
