Behind the scenes of KUNG FU ZOMBIES
video by KNOCK, inc.
Go behind the scenes of Theater Mu's genre-busting world premiere, Kung Fu Zombies vs Southeast Asian Girl Scouts, opening Halloween and running through Nov 15, 2026. Playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay and Mu Artistic Director Fran de Leon dish on what it takes to bring this massive show to life in this new video.
Special events include:
Oct 31: Halloween costume contest
Nov 1: post-show talkback with playwright & director
Nov 4: pre-show Trivia Mafia + post-show talkback with Kao Kalia Yang, Montha Chum, and Rep. Liz Lee
Nov 8: post-show salon with Southeast Asian Girl Scout Troop #54129
Nov 12: pre-show Trifia Mafia + designer/director fellowship showcase
Nov 14 matinee: James Ruth in the role of Gary
Large-print playbills, accessible seating, and sensory kits are available at all performances. Open captions (Nov 7 & 14 evenings), mask requirements (Nov 1 & Nov 14 matinee), audio descripton (Nov 8), ASL interpretation (Nov 15).
MEET THE ARTISTS
playwright SAYMOUKDA DUANGPHOUXAY VONGSAY
director FRAN DE LEON
violence director MASON TYER
THE CAST: Finn Buffington, Chandler Oja-Clement, Benjamin Dutcher*, Mia Guzman, Elijah Virgil Hughes, Lance Krohn, Nami Lee, Cody Manh Do, Kai Nguyen, Hope Nordquist*, Sri Peck, Thomas Phetmeuangmay, Lia Rivamonte, Logan Bret Sapp, Quinn Tran, Duabhli Vang-Ly, Dexieng Yang*; understudies Morgan Kempton & James Ruth
PRODUCTION LEADS & DESIGNERS: Jessica Goldade Swanson, Miranda Shunkwiler*, Becca Kravchenko*, Elijah Virgil Hughes, Alejandro Tey, Mina Kinukawa, Eleanor Schanilec, Karin Olson, Akiem Scott, Kris Muas, Madelaine Foster, Will Rafferty; fellows Katelin Shum, Grace Maijala, Avery Sinclair, Hannah Buss
This show is recommended for ages 12+ and includes depictions of blood, violence, zombies, and adult language.