My Man Kono, presented by the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, is a new play by Philip Chung. In the heyday of silent films, Japanese émigré TORAICHI KONO, in pursuit of the American Dream, becomes a loyal confidante of film star Charlie Chaplin, but at the dawn of WWII is swept up in anti-Japanese hysteria and accused of espionage. Don’t miss this gripping drama!

Katie Gee Salisbury will join playwright Philip Chung and Charlie Chaplin experts Hooman Mehran and Michael Cartellone for a panel discussion following the performance.