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Sunday, August 18, 2024

A dark musical comedy about witches has Ukraine enthralled. Here's why by Ashley Westerman

Witches are having a moment in Ukraine. Now they have taken center stage in a dark musical comedy titled The Witch of Konotop, with performances selling out all summer in Kyiv.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:00AM
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Why the dark, musical-comedy 'The Witch of Konotop' has Ukrainians enthralled by Ashley Westerman

A play about witches is selling out in Ukraine's capital Kyiv. Critics say that even though the plot takes place centuries ago, the play's takeaways and parallels to today resonate with Ukra…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:48AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016

'It's (Sexy) Asian Men!' Hallelujah! by Ashley Westerman

The new short web film "It's Asian Men!" aims to tackle a big issue: Why Asian-American men are rarely cast on TV or in movies as the romantic or sexy lead. No Long Duk Dong here.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:06AM
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