THE GOLDEN SHIELD

Asian American actors Angela Lin and Jenapher Zheng are perfect as a determined lawyer who hires her independent-minded sister to be a Mandarin-English translator in a high-stakes multinational lawsuit. In this complex and compelling drama, emotions run high, and ethics run low when the Chinese government partners with an American tech giant to enhance the country's internet speed while allowing the government to secretly spy on its own citizens. Featuring a stand-out ensemble cast, including Josh Stamberg as the smarmy corporate executive and Zhan Wang as a political dissident, the play's scenes and soundscapes swing seamlessly from a Texas courtroom to corporate boardrooms to Beijing nightclubs. Smart, cutting-edge listening from playwright Anchuli Felicia King and L.A. Theatre Works. B.P. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2025]