Don't Miss Critically Acclaimed Comedy Tiger Stye!
Mike Lew's delightful 2015 comedy returns to the stage during McCarter Theatre's 2020/21 season programming, running January 12 - February 7th, 2021 at the Berlind Theatre. Praised for its deft handling of stereotypes, parental pressures and what it means to grow up as an Asian-American, plucky production Tiger Style! features a whip-smart script and direction from Tony-nominated theatremaker Moritz Von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God).
Modeled on the playwright's own childhood, Tiger Style! follows two Chinese-American siblings, Albert and Jennifer, who were raised under very strict conditions by 'tiger parents'. Both high achievers in their youth, the unsatisfied 30-somethings may have studied at Harvard and set themselves up for successful careers in oncology and software programming, but they're by no means happy with their careers or romantic lives for that matter. Taking things into their own hands, they decide to confront their parents, leading to hilarious consequences...