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Film Chinois

First Preview: Dec 30, 2014
Opening Date: Dec 30, 2014
Closing Date: Feb 8, 2015
Running Time: 02:10
Film Chinois

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Playing @
Beckett Theatre
410 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
Winner of the Ovation Award for Best World Premiere Play, Film Chinois is a noir infused drama of spy-versus-spy intrigue and dangerous romantic liaisons, in the vein of classic Hollywood films such as The Maltese Falcon.

Randolph, a fresh-faced American operative, has been sent to the imperial city on a secret mission. He makes progress until he meets a Chinese woman who calls herself Chinadoll, his would-be adversary and lover. Is their relationship doomed from the start? How does the star-crossed couple navigate the thin line between personal passion and patriotic imperative? And how is their cat-and-mouse game linked to the amoral Belgian Ambassador and his current squeeze, Simone, a willful local songstress?

As Randolph plunges deeper and deeper into the heart of darkness that was once the most beautiful city in the world, he finds his life imperiled, even as he begins to unravel the mystery of a piece of old home-made film, and a beautiful woman who seemed to have vanished into thin air.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY @ 2:30 PM
Off BroadwayPlay - Drama
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Performance January 27 at 7:30 includes post-show panel with special guests: Kenneth Taylor- Former Canadian Ambassador to Iran; SJ Rozan, critically acclaimed mystery writer; Damon Chua, Film Chinois playwright; and others.

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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    The box office is in the lobby which is is street level.
  • Curb Ramps

    There are curb ramps on 9th Ave or Dyer Ave
  • Restroom

    There are wheelchair accessible restrooms.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator.
  • Telephone

    none
  • Entrance

    Street level
  • Visual Assistance

    None
  • Folding Armrests

    None
  • Water Fountain

    The fountain is wheelchair accessible.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared listening system and assistive listening both available.
  • Wheelchair Info

    There are designated areas for wheelchairs. Wheelchair seating available.

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