The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin
by Jessica Huang
Moderated by Annie Freres
During the Chinese Exclusion Act, Harry Chin, a Chinese national, entered the U.S. by buying forged documentation. Like other “Paper Sons,” Harry lived the rest of his life keeping secrets—even from his daughter. Told through the eyes of a middle-aged Chin, THE PAPER DREAMS OF HARRY CHIN reveals the complicated loves and regrets of this Chinese immigrant. Through dreamlike leaps of time and space and with the powerful assistance of ghosts, the story of the Chin family reveals the personal and political repercussions of making groups of people “illegal.”
About the playwright
Jessica Huang
Bio to come
About the moderator
Annie Freres
Bio to come
Meeting Dates & Times
Registration
Location: Theatre Memphis
Date: February 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 9:30pm
All Read to Relate Meetings are free to attend.
Reading the scripts before the event is encouraged but not required. Scripts are available for check-out through the box office with a $10 cash deposit that will be returned to you at the end of your rental.
If transportation to Theatre Memphis or the deposit is a hardship for you please note that in the registration form and we will be in touch about accommodations.
Light snacks are provided. Please register below to let us know you are coming!
