David Henry Hwang is one of his generation’s most influential and acclaimed writers. His work offers a masterclass in crafting narratives of social critique through a compassionate lens. His career has earned him numerous accolades, including Tony, Obie, and Pulitzer Prize nominations. Best known for his Tony Award-winning play M. Butterfly and the current New York City revival of his celebrated comedic play Yellow Face, Hwang’s work spans theater, opera, and film, infusing powerful cultural commentary with a finely crafted sense of empathy. When tackling issues of gender identity, race, and representation, Hwang’s work leans on the complexities of the human condition, not simple rhetoric.
Please join author, playwright, screenwriter, and librettist David Henry Hwang, PEN America’s Senior Membership Manager Aryo Wicaksono, and PEN America’s Director of National Outreach and Engagement William Johnson in a free, member-exclusive webinar to learn how Hwang crafts insightful social commentary with a deep humanity.
An audience Q&A will follow the conversation. To register for this special event, visit the password-protected PEN America Member Benefits page.
