Light
- Caitlyn Fox
- 10 hours ago
- 2 min read
In her NYC debut, Xue "Snow" Zheng was an instant standout through her mixture of traditional Chinese shadow puppetry and more straightforward solo theatre. Light is a captivating show that draws on multiple cultural influences to tell a universal story of a father and daughter. The story follows her through significant events in her life. The moments Zheng captures with her father are tender, often hilarious and very real.
Zheng is, of course, the star of the performance, effortlessly switching back and forth between herself and her father, Guangwei Zheng. Flanking her on either side of the stage were projection screens, one with subtitles for the performance and the other for the puppetry. On occasion, Zheng even enters the house to interact with the audience, whether that be to flirt with her father or to dance with a guy on her first date. She mixes different mediums, and by doing so, she fully welcomes the audience into the world of the story.
Zheng's love for her late father is at the heart of the piece. It is impossible to deny the emotion Zheng depicts. She shares her vulnerability with the audience in the last scene, speaking with tears in her eyes.
Light beautifully reflects a cultural melting pot and is a heartfelt production that Zheng can proudly share with international audiences, leaving a lasting impact on people from all backgrounds.
Written and Performed by Xue “Snow” Zheng
Produced by Kung Fu Cowgirl Productions, Gene Hwang, Xue Zheng Hwang
April 15, 2025
Facebook: Kung Fu Cowgirl
March 18 through April 20, 2025
Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street, NYC)
Caitlyn Fox (she/her/hers) is a Wichita-based actress, singer, writer, dancer, future clown, and all-around theatre enthusiast! She graduated from Friends University in December 2022 with University Honors and a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre. From her nationally recognized senior recital to her international training at Accademia dell'Arte in Arezzo, Italy, Caitlyn always strives to bring a level of authenticity to her work both behind the table and on stage. She is very excited to be part of her first United Solo season as a Festival Representative and Reviewer. www.caitlynbfox.com
Comments