We hope to examine the cultural interactions between tourists and native New Yorkers. Prevailing stereotypes suggest that New Yorkers are brash egomaniacs while tourists are cumbersome roadblocks. A palpable divide exists between the two groups. Almost 50 Million tourists visit New York annually and the number is poised to rise. By facilitating tourist-native relations, we may ensure the mutual satisfaction of both parties and promote a kinder, more gregarious city.

Our group will visit three tourist hotspots: Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and Grand Central Terminal, and film both tourists and natives to examine their modes of behavior. We will conduct interactive workshops designed to introduce tourists and natives; commonality of location will prompt conversation and establish common interests.

Group Members: Sharon Lin, Mark Stone, Camille Studer, Abhinaya Swaminathan

We would like to know what you guys think about these aspects of our production:

1)   Were our choices of locations appropriate?

2)   Did we capture stereotypes accurately? In other words, are these the prevalent stereotypes or did we miss anything important?

3)   What would have made our portrayal more effective?

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