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.
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