Prologue PART III

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 protest, 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.

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

Co-presented by Double Image Theater Lab & Think!Chinatown

Special Thanks to:

Kit Koi Chu, Wei Rong Chu, Wai Tim Ho, Shue Kai Leung and Qi Feng Zeng for sharing their stories.

John Wobbe & James Yang for their voiceover contributions

*** Prologue PART III is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement, a grant program supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by LMCC

Double Image Theater Lab,founded in 2011 by Spica Wobbe and Margot Fitzsimmons, uses puppetry to delve into themes through light, shadow, object manipulation and dance. Their innovative approach explores the breadth of human emotion, offering fresh storytelling perspectives. They have received multiple grants from the Jim Henson Foundation and have performed at festivals around the world including the Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan, Austria, Israel and Germany.

Think!Chinatown, an intergenerational non-profit based in Manhattan’s Chinatown, works at the intersection of storytelling, arts & neighborhood engagement. It’s hard to categorize our work sometimes, but whatever we’re working on… it’s to support what we love about Chinatown!

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