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"..(his)
body of work reflects the career of a multitalented artist
with many stories to tell."
"Dan
Kwong's contribution to Asian American theatre goes beyond
his shows; he has taught and inspired a number of artists
to pursue autobiographical solo performance as their career."
"Dan Kwong empowers the Asian American
identity and challenges American identity by telling stories
of his life. And he has inspired others to use his workshop
techniques to continue breaking the cycle of silence of Asian
American men and women."
-
"A History of Asian American Theatre" E.L. Kim,
Cambridge Press
The
Night The Moon Landed
On 39th Street
“With
considerable intelligence and humor... Dan Kwong not only
remembers, he recaptures his youthful fascination with space
travel... a smart, funny piece...”
- AsianWeek
“Somehow,
Kwong has held onto his sense of childlike wonder about the
cosmos, and that awe informs his free-wheeling and uproarious
performance.”
- AsianWeek
“...
In a complicated staging that features oodles of video clips
and a variety of hilariously low-tech effects... Dan Kwong
bridges the gap between performance art and family entertainment...
It’s a virtuosic showing.”
- L.A. Times
“Whatever
he does, Kwong has fun, and his sunny disposition and relaxed,
low-key humor make him a joy to watch.”
- L.A. Weekly
Monkhood
In 3 Easy Lessons
“He
weaves striking, multi-focus stage pictures around simple monologues
about his Chinese and Japanese grandfathers, ironic accounts of
his own childhood, and litanies of the trials facing Asian American
males.”
- L.A. Times
“In a stunning, gripping performance, Kwong was able to say
what most people are afraid to even think.”
- The Holland Anchor
“Saturated with high-spirited athleticism... a refreshingly
forthright approach to his often dark material.”
- Chicago Tribune
“Kwong pulls threads of his experience and weaves metaphors
that resonate socially and metaphysically.”
- L.A. Weekly
“It's smart, subtle and devastating.”
- Chicago Reader
The Dodo Vaccine
“...
Dan Kwong eloquently, and often humorously, blends a youth-targeted
lecture-demo with his own horrific experiences as a straight
Asian American facing the possibilities of testing (HIV) positive.”
- L.A. Weekly
“He
is every person, worried about this disease but still willing
to take risks, keeping the belief that ‘it can’t
happen to me’. Kwong blows away all of that -- even his
own excuses -- with equal candor...”
- Seattle Gay News
“...the
actor beautifully portrays moments in his conscious life,
as well as many of his nightmares.”
- L.A.
Weekly
“Kwong’s
strengths are many - his acerbic wit, his knack for arresting
stage pictures, utter fearlessness and commitment to dramatic
choices...”
- Seattle Times
“...a
journey of insightful, sometimes painful self-scrutiny...
a striking allegory that illustrates stylistic flair and keen
intelligence... Kwong deploys his multimedia arsenal with
startling success, using sound, visual composition and lighting
to drive home his points...”
- L.A. Times
Tales
From The Fractured Tao
“Clever
tales from the dark side transform personal demons into a disarmingly
simple chronicle of troubled youth.”
- Artweek
“Kwong's humor is warm and loving... it stems from a delightfully
twisted taste for the absurdity of human behavior... Be prepared
to laugh, to be moved, and to fall in love with a performer.”
- L.A. Reader
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