The Wedding Banquet

Overview

In the vibrant heart of New York City, a young gay Taiwanese-American man faces immense pressure from his traditional parents to marry and continue the family lineage. To appease them and avoid a deeply uncomfortable truth, he concocts an elaborate plan: a sham marriage to a struggling lesbian immigrant artist who desperately needs a green card. What begins as a calculated arrangement, however, spirals into a chaotic yet heartfelt comedy of errors as cultural divides, secret desires, and unexpected affections threaten to unravel the intricate web of deception. This dazzling ensemble piece explores the complexities of love, family expectations, and the courage it takes to build a life on your own terms, proving that sometimes, the most honest path forward is paved with the most elaborate lies.