FOB (play)

FOB
Revival by Asian American Theater Company
Written byDavid Henry Hwang
CharactersDale
Grace
Steve
Date premieredJune 8, 1980
Place premieredJoseph Papp Public Theater
New York City
Original languageEnglish
SubjectEast/West cultural stereotypes
GenreDrama
SettingLos Angeles; early eighties

FOB is a 1980 Obie Award-winning play by American playwright David Henry Hwang. His first play, it depicts the contrasts and conflicts between established Asian Americans and "fresh off the boat" (FOB) newcomer immigrants.