The Asian Monologues™
The Story. The Struggle. The Glory.
True stories of the Asian American experience, performed LIVE on stage
Created by Stephanie Reese.
Seattle · 2027
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February 27, 2027 · Nippon Kan Theater
Performance times and ticket details will be announced here.
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A memory. A moment. Someone who stays with you. If you’d like to share a glimpse of Asian life in Seattle, we’d be glad to listen.
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Stories from Bainbridge Island
Each production keeps its own collection of the stories, people and moments it gathered.
Collection in progressBainbridge Island · 2025We’re gathering the stories and photographs from this production.
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Performed May 17, 2026Bainbridge Island · 2026Fifteen storytellers at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, to a sold-out room.
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Questions
What people ask
What is The Asian Monologues?
True stories of the Asian American experience, performed live on stage. Each performer takes the stage for about ten minutes and tells one story from their own life. The show was created by Stephanie Reese.
When is the next performance?
Seattle, on Saturday, February 27, 2027, at Nippon Kan Theater, 628 S Washington St. Performance times and ticket details will be announced on the Seattle page.
Can I share a story?
Yes. Ahead of the Seattle show, the team is inviting memories of Asian life in Seattle. You do not need a finished script or a whole life story. Share only what feels comfortable.
Is it the same show every time?
No. Every city is cast fresh, so the performers and the stories change. What stays the same is the form: short, first-person, and told live.
Where has it been performed?
On Bainbridge Island. The May 17, 2026 production at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art sold out, and its stories are collected on this site.
Can I perform in it?
Yes. Each new city needs a new cast, and performers do not need to be professional actors. The story is your own. The artist interest page is where that starts.
Can we bring the show to our venue or festival?
Yes. Presenters, venues, and festivals can start that conversation through the booking page.