Free Admission
Location: Library for Arts and Culture | 10 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The Museum of Chinese in America is pleased to continue collaborating with Culture Pass to present performance programs centering immigrant stories. Artists Spica Wobbe and Margaret Yuen are to present a new iteration of their ongoing project, which transforms personal stories into intimate puppet performances. Prologue Part III traces the interwoven journeys of five first-generation Chinese immigrant men who arrived in New York City between 1962 and 1990. Against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, the rise of overseas study, and the shadow of Tiananmen Square protests, each man sought a new beginning—whether for safety, education, opportunity, or simply to reunite with family. 

Through the distinctive visual language of shadow and object theater these deeply personal stories unfold on stage. The result is a moving tapestry of courage, determination, and resilience, honoring those who forged new lives and opened doors for future generations. 

CREATIVE TEAM
Co-developed by Spica Wobbe, Margaret Yen, Abby Man Yee Chan
Co-directed by Spica Wobbe, Margaret Yuen
Designed by Spica Wobbe
Performed by Spica Wobbe, Abby Man Yee Chan

Special Thanks to Kit Koi Chu, Wei Rong Chu, Wai Tim Ho, Shue Kai Leung and Qi Feng Zeng for sharing their stories. To John Wobbe & James Yang for their voiceover contributions.