Not very many companies go through Hawaii on their way to anywhere. San Francisco Ballet was the only company I remember, and Bolshoi, coming through Hawaii when I was younger.
Joan ChenThe difference between me and American-born actors is that I came here with the expectation of not being treated fairly.
Joan ChenSince age 14, I know what actors fear, what they like; I know how to get things out of them and I listen to them better, since I've been there.
Joan ChenI'm more interested in...I'm more of a descendent. I'm more critical. It comes from a different place and nowadays the young people know how to make just light entertainment.
Joan Chen