Exploring the Complex Role of Jin Ha in 'M. BUTTERFLY'

Jin Ha talks about his versatile role in 'M. BUTTERFLY', where he portrays a Beijing opera performer who falls in love with a French diplomat and later discovers his true identity as a spy.

00:00:02 Jin Ha discusses his role as Song Lilong in M. Butterfly, a Beijing opera performer who falls in love with a French diplomat and later uncovers his true identity as a spy for the Chinese communist government.

🎭 Jin Ha plays Song Lilong, a Beijing opera performer in M. Butterfly who has a relationship with a French diplomat and is later revealed to be a spy.

🎶 Jin Ha's preparation for the role involves listening to music, particularly jazz, during his makeup routine.

💪 Music helps Jin Ha settle down and prepare for his warmups and stretching before performing.

00:01:11 Jin Ha discusses the challenges and fulfillment of playing a diverse role in 'M. BUTTERFLY'. He highlights how his skills in singing, choreography, and storytelling are utilized in the show.

💄 Getting makeup done and settling into the role has been surprising.

🎭 Learning and utilizing various skills for the show, including singing, fight choreography, dance choreography, and quick changes backstage.

📚 Being fulfilled and challenged as a storyteller, sharing a relevant story for Asian American experiences.

00:02:18 Jin Ha discusses the universal tale of social oppression and betrayal that he portrays on stage, finding beauty in full makeup.

🎭 Jin Ha discusses the universal tale of social oppression and trauma experienced by marginalized people.

💄 Jin Ha feels beautiful when seeing himself in full makeup before stepping on stage.

🌟 Jin Ha prepares for the stage by taking a deep breath and loosening up his body.

Summary of a video "CHARACTER STUDY: Jin Ha of M. BUTTERFLY" by Broadwaycom on YouTube.

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