To mark the execution anniversary of Lin Zhao (modern Chinese poet, democracy icon, and Christian martyr whose sister lives in America), my Burmese students in Myanmar performed my new play about her life, imprisonment, and death (and the 100 Flowers Movement at Peking University). It felt very special to have my students in civil war-torn Myanmar (whose military junta is backed by China) perform my new play on his important day for Chinese lovers of freedom around the world — and process how it mirrors their own lives as young democracy student activists being repressed. Looking forward to sharing dates and times of upcoming readings and productions soon!
