All content by Ash Ryoo

Asian Artists Should Be Free to Tell Their Stories
Asian musical theater artists have compelling stories to tell, and the demographic of theater-goers shouldn’t stop them.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist
• December 3, 2018

An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History
Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist
• November 25, 2018

Minority Representation in the Theater Industry Still Isn’t Enough
Recent efforts in the theatre industry to push minorities towards center stage have been progressive but are not enough.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist
• November 9, 2018

Identifying Your Individual Color on the Ethnic Palette
Ash Ryoo, Columnist
• October 12, 2018

What Entertainment Asks of Artists of Color — And How We Say No
To make it in the world of entertainment, artists of color are forced to play caricatures of themselves. How do we stop this?
Ash Ryoo, Columnist
• September 28, 2018

Facing Microaggressions as an Asian
Microaggressions plague racial minorities, and the arts are no exception. But how can we address them?
Ash Ryoo, Columnist
• September 13, 2018

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