After a successful run as a theater production we are turning Miss Ethnic Non-Specific into a film!

“Miss Ethnic Non-Specific: To every ethnic girl who wanted to fit in, straighten their hair, massage the “pronounced bump” out of their nose, pinch their cheeks to have “high” cheekbones, opened their eyes “wider” to have “bigger eyes”..let’s just say this one woman show by my acting mentor Kristina Haddad moved me to tears.”

Miss Ethnic Non-Specific was first created as a stage play and was performed to sold out audiences in Portland, Oregon in 2017.   Audience members expressed great interest in turning it into a film – so at the urging of friends and family – that’s what I’m doing. Working in collaboration with filmmaker Clare Chun the film script is nearing completion. 

The show explores my own journey to find identity and self-acceptance, and  deals with topics like race, heritage, misogyny, trying to fit into the  molds of others…and then shattering them into a million pieces. I am  finally comfortable  with who I am and want to share my journey of pain,  pursuit of the Hollywood dream, growth, humor and ultimately, love.  

As we navigate through a world that in this moment in time has deeply  rooted challenges I feel this piece is more important than ever.   Stereotypes abound and I want  to punch through those stereotypes. This  show is my contribution to that  dialogue. 

I am proud to be partnering with Clare Chun Productions on adapting the show to film. 

Check out this segment on Portland Today with me talking about the show. 

Note:  A special shout to my collaborators on the original stage play: Director/Actor-Joseph Bertót, Actor Alexandra Blatt, Producer/Show-DJ Casey Pfeifer and mentor J.D. Lewis with whom this original show would not be possible.

“This show not only touches on issues of  racism and the struggles of being different but it’s something I completely relate to. What a incredible job, the raw emotions, the  struggles, the passion! ..a MUST SEE!”  

“Kristina  Haddad Explains It All For You…a show about the search for identity  and embracing your authentic self. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll hum  Tammy Wynette tunes…”

“My son loved it and gave it a 10 (rare for him!)! He never gives  anything a 10, so I’m pleased he enjoyed it so much. The search for  identity, and the weight of identity is something he can understand.”

“My son loved it and gave it a 10 (rare for him!)! He never gives anything a 10, so I’m pleased he enjoyed it so much. The search for identity, and the weight of identity is something he can understand.”

“I  LOVED Miss Ethnic Non-Specific! I laughed, I cried, I was so engaged.  

Just need to acknowledge the beauty, talent, depth, range, and  intelligence of this piece.”