ARTSEMERSON PRESENTS: KRISTINA WONG, #FOODBANKINFLUENCER

SINGING FOR SURVIVAL: KRISTINA WONG’S HILARIOUS & HEARTFELT LOOK AT AMERICA’S EMERGENCY FOOD SYSTEM

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WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY KRISTINA WONG
DIRECTED BY JESSICA HANNA
FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY
EMERSON PARAMOUNT CENTER
SEPTEMBER 19–21, 2025

[Boston, MA – Wednesday, August 20, 2025] – ArtsEmerson, Boston’s leading presenter of contemporary world theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, is proud to present KRISTINA WONG, #FOODBANKINFLUENCER at the Emerson Paramount Center from September 19–21, 2025. Written and performed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristina Wong and directed by Jessica Hanna, this uproarious and heartfelt solo karaoke musical celebrates America’s emergency food system with biting wit and unstoppable charm.

Photo Credit: Sally Blood

From New York to the Navajo Nation, Wong has witnessed firsthand how food is distributed—or not—across communities in need. As her alter ego, the self-proclaimed “Food Bank Influencer,” Wong sings, satirizes, and spotlights the national pastime of giving away free food, offering a sharp look at why hunger persists in one of the wealthiest nations on Earth.

“I’m so excited to bring KRISTINA WONG, #FOODBANKINFLUENCER to Boston,” says Kristina Wong. “Food is a universal language, but the way we distribute it is a wild, hilarious, and often heartbreaking story. I can’t wait to share this karaoke-fueled journey with ArtsEmerson audiences and find the joy and connection in the work of feeding our communities.”

Following the success of Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord at ArtsEmerson in 2022, Wong returns with a show that is part musical, part stand-up, and part community call-to-action. Using her signature blend of humor and activism, she invites us to look at the systems that sustain us and the people who keep them running.

Tickets for KRISTINA WONG, #FOODBANKINFLUENCER may be purchased 24/7 at ArtsEmerson.org, or by calling 617-824-8400 (Tue-Sat from 12:00PM ET – 6:00PM ET). The Paramount Center Box Office (559 Washington Street, Boston) is open for walk-up service Thu-Sat from Noon – 6:00 PM ET. Tickets start at $27.50. Groups of 10+ attending a performance save up to 30%.

LISTINGS INFORMATION FOR KRISTINA WONG, #FOODBANKINFLUENCER

Public Health Information:

Mask-wearing is strongly encouraged at all times while indoors at the theatre but is no longer required for most* performances and events. For folks who require a socially distanced seating location or who have other questions or concerns, please contact the Box Office by phone at 617.824.8400 or by emailing tickets@artsemerson.org. If you are feeling sick, please stay home. Our box office will allow you to refund or exchange performance tickets at any time prior to the event. Click here to review full info on Health and Wellness information.

CREDITS & BIOGRAPHIES

Written & Performed by: Kristina Wong
Kristina Wong is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, comedian, and activist. Her work has been presented across North America and internationally. She is the founder of the Auntie Sewing Squad, a national network of volunteers who sewed masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her previous solo shows include Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord and The Wong Street Journal.

PRESENTER INFORMATION

ArtsEmerson
ArtsEmerson is the professional presenting and producing organization at Emerson College, and its mission is to bring people together to experience powerful performances that delight, provoke, and inspire, celebrating both our differences and common humanity. For more information visit ArtsEmerson.org.

Emerson College
Emerson College is uniquely dedicated to the arts and communication, educating and inspiring storytellers and artists to impact and advance creative industries and media throughout the world. Based in the world-class city of Boston, Massachusetts, the College offers experiential learning programs across the globe. For more information, visit emerson.edu.