Yankee Dawg you Die

Asian Americans have long been denied roles in society because of their appearance. Their obvious difference in the way they look, compared to the “Caucasian ideal”, deny them many opportunities in our culture. This is clearly supported by two plays called Yankee Dawg you Die, written by Philip Kan Gotanda and The Year of the Dragon, written by Frank Chin. In each of these plays we are introduced into this realm of discrimination and this cultures struggle with stereotypes. Throughout both performances we are the spectators, involved in the process of categorizing and racial stereotyping. In both plays there is a clear showing of racial stereotypes and ethnic bias, and even though written by two different authors, both show the significance and relevance in today’s society.
In Yankee Dawg You Die, we are introduced to two actors. Bradley who is new to the Hollywood experience of ethnic casting, and Vincent a seasoned veteran who has undergone the riggers of being a Chinese-...