Beginning its run early in Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the world premiere of Kenneth Lin’s play Exclusion at Arena Stage offers a too-relatable exploration of the clash between truth and commercial interests. Set in the present day, the story revolves around Katie, an acclaimed historian portrayed by Karoline, whose book on the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 gains attention from Hollywood. A struggle ensues when producer Harry, played by Josh Stamberg, challenges the book’s authenticity for the sake of marketability. Set in sleek Los Angeles locales designed by Arnulfo Maldonado including a glossy office, a trendy coffee […]
Angels in America’s Michael Kevin Darnall on Overcoming Fear and Avoiding Apathy
If you regularly attend live theatre in Washington, DC, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Michael Kevin Darnall perform onstage. Frequently spotted at the Hub Theatre and Spooky Action Theatre, Darnall recently made his Arena Stage debut in Tony Kushner’s epic play, Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches, which recently ended it’s run on the Fichandler Stage on April 23. Top image: Michael Kevin Darnall as Louis in Angels in America, Part One: Millenium Approaches. Photo by Margot Schulman. Darnall, who plays the role of Louis Ironson, spoke with Baltimore OUTLoud to share his thoughts on Arena Stage, the AIDS epidemic, […]