Asian Scary Theater
"Asian Scary Theater," a project of Asian Story Theater, focuses on “chicken skin” storytelling–featuring stories from printed and oral traditions of Asia and various Pacific Islands.
Written and Directed by Gingerlily Lowe and Kent Brisby
Asian Scary Theater recalls the mid-20th century radio theater, harkening back to a kind of storytelling where the performance is mostly auditory, relying on vocal performances of the cast to tell the story. Music, Sound Effects, Narration, and Dialogue feature prominently in this format, providing a very personal connection to and intimacy with the audience, and the scene unfolding primarily in the audience’s own imagination. These radio-style dramas are performed live, where the audience is able to see the foley, the performers, and even participate in creating this audio space.