A reading of one of Southeast Asia's best-loved political comedies

ATOMIC JAYA

by Huzir Sulaiman

In English. 90 minutes,
followed by a 30 minute Q&A session

What happens when Malaysia decides to build an atomic bomb? One of the region's most popular satires is read by playwright Huzir Sulaiman (a 2007 Yale World Fellow), and acclaimed actress and director Claire Wong. Frequently revived since its 1998 premiere, this madcap look at national hubris in a nuclear age is more relevant than ever!

"a hysterical political parody - The play's wicked satire .. has local audiences in both Singapore and Malaysia rolling in the aisles." (International Herald Tribune)

"Smart pacing, superb satire and virtuoso acting make Atomic Jaya utterly enjoyable." (Business Times - Singapore)

(Hosted by the Yale School of Drama,
and supported by the Council on Southeast Asian Studies)

Tuesday, November 13, at 8:00pm
205 Park Street, room 101

For current Yale SEAS Seminars and Events schedule, see: http://www.yale.edu/seas/Seminars.htm