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Philip Gotanda’s latest play is called I Dream of Chang and Eng. It’s based on the Siamese Twins who could be considered one of the most famous Asian Americans at the turn of the century. They lived large evidently because of their Circus tours and were both married. Philip Gotanda, a friend of GR, is a master play writer and seems to always be working. This topic is a fascinating concept since it will feature conjoined twins! (Rafu – Bunker)
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Any excuse to put the twins on Giant Robot has to be taken. You have to love that fact that the most famous Asian Americans of their time, was Chang and Eng Bunker. They were also wealthy, married, etc. But it’s great that even to this day they’re being studied. Cynthia Wu, American Studies at University at Buffalo compared them to the current day stars. There more to it. Including individuality, and more. (U at Buffalo – Chang and Eng Bunker)
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