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Marcus G. Dalhman is a White actor who has found himself starring as an Asian character in DHH’s new play, Face Value. He joins the cast which features real-life actors Mark Linn-Baker and Jane Krakowski. In this scene, Mark and Jane speak directly to the audience, questioning Marcus’ heritage and stating how they felt as though it wasn’t politically correct to directly question him on his ethnicity. As the scene progresses, Marcus tries to admit to Jane that he is a fraud and that he is
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MARK: (to the audience) We all enjoyed working with Marcus immensely, he was a nice guy and very talented.
JANE: We noticed that he didn’t look particularly Asian.
MARK: But it wasn’t the kind of thing you come right out and ask someone.
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MARCUS: Yeah?
JANE: I picture who I want to be, then I start acting. Try it sometime, you’ll be surprised.
MARCUS: Thanks, Jane - you’ve really been a big help to me.
JANE: Marcus, you are a fine, fine actor. You just have to believe in yourself a little, that’s all.
Citation: David Henry Hwang, Yellow Face, Dramatist Play Services, 2007, pp. 22-23.
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