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.

πŸ’ͺ 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.

πŸ’„ 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.

πŸ“š 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.

πŸ’„ 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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