Inspired By Family History & Chinese Folklore, Matthew C. Yee Creates New Play

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with celebrated theater artist Matthew C. Yee to talk about his new play, WHITE ROOSTER, which is making its world premiere at Lookingglass Theatre.

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Love, loss and ancient traditions are explored in Lookingglass Theatre’s world premiere, WHITE ROOSTER. The new play comes from Lombard native Matthew C. Yee. The multi-hyphenate, actor-musician-playwright was influenced by his own family history and Chinese folklore when he sat down to write WHITE ROOSTER.

Yee describes WHITE ROOSTER as a “spooky folktale loosely based in Chinese mythology” that weaves together puppetry, movement, and original music.

Lookingglass Theatre’s world premiere WHITE ROOSTER has been extended, it’s now running through April 26th. Go to lookingglasstheatre.org for more details.