By Gwen MuranakaHes in ‘Shōgun.

where she starred in several notable plays and films.Her grandparents arrived in California at the end of the 19th century prior to the enactment of laws that restricted immigration from China to the U.

On display are artifacts and memorabilia on loan from Wongs descendant and namesake.which starred Wong and Sessue Hayakawa.Wong starred in her first film in 1922 and.

Her career spanned silent films.Bucks The Good Earth and instead cast Luise Rainer to play the leading role in yellowface.

Disillusioned by the stereotypical supporting roles offered.

Wong started a production company at the age of 19 to focus on Chinese stories and culture.When I was writing the first scene.

and playwright Ken Narasaki in the story of Dan Yamada.The companys syndicated audio theater series broadcasts weekly on public radio stations across the U.

Innocent When You Dream is now available for digital download for $4.Theatre Works stands apart in its approach to making great theater widely accessible and affordable.