When we announced our 2019/20 season, "The World is Ours to Build," no one could have predicted how relevant Yuri Kochiyama’s words would become. In a season dedicated to building upon the work of the past, we hear educator and philosopher Paulo Freire's words now more than ever: “Liberation is a praxis: the action and reflection of [people] upon their world in order to transform it."
Read MoreOur communities have benefited from Black freedom struggles that paved the way for our own fights for freedom and equal treatment in America. So, in this moment, it matters that we commit to Black liberation and raise our voices to say that #BlackLivesMatter. We emphatically call on our Asian communities to center George Floyd’s life and continue to amplify the demands from his family and community for justice.
Read MoreThroughout history, there have been attempts to pit Asian and Black communities against each other, a tactic that focuses our pain and hurt on one another, and away from systems of white supremacy. These efforts distract us from the real solution of building cross-racial solidarity to root out racist oppression.
Read MoreSpring is here, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and we are in the performing mood! Gather your friends and we'll gather ours for a special Mu-tini Hour filled with music, dance, and poetry. Hosted by Lily Tung Crystal and Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay. Featuring Isabella and Francesca Dawis, Kat Evasco, Joëlle Fernandez, Gaosong Heu, Bao Phi, Mayda, and the Mu staff.
Read MoreHaving worked with Theater Mu in different capacities for the past six years, it feels like such a privilege to step into this next stage of my professional career surrounded by my Mu family.
Read MoreWe are reaching out in a moment where we see anti-Asian discrimination and violence on the rise. Amidst our current environment where every person has been impacted by COVID-19, the President, along with some of our nation’s leaders, began using language that stigmatized the Asian community. The history of branding Asian Americans as a diseased foreign group isn’t new to this country, but in this moment, it has led to increased racist and xenophobic acts targeting Asian communities across the country, including here in Minnesota.
Read MoreIn the past two months, we’ve changed how we make art during this unprecedented time and are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support and encouragement we’ve received from you — our family and community. Here are some of the ways we’ve continued to move Asian American theater forward.
Read MoreMore than 30 percent of Americans have witnessed someone blaming Asian people for the coronavirus pandemic. People with Asian ancestry keep finding their status as Americans questioned. "They fall very quickly from model minority to yellow peril. Asian Americans are considered perpetual foreigners. It doesn't matter how many generations you've been here. You're always asked, ‘Where do you come from?'
Read MoreThe new Managing Director will start in July. If you’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion; passionate about the power of art to change the world; and can see yourself growing with the team here at Theater Mu, we’d love to hear from you.
Read MoreThe pandemic is reminding us that our belonging is conditional. One moment we are Americans, the next we are all foreigners, who “brought” the virus here.
Read MoreAs the largest and fastest-growing API professionals association, NAAAP continues to provide its members with the tools and resources to further career advancement and to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to become great leaders as well as valuable employees.
Read MoreTheater Mu is pleased to announce Lao American poet, author, playwright, and installation artist Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay has received a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation through the National Playwright Residency Program (NPRP).
Read MoreThe new Development Director will start in early-mid May. If you’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion; passionate about the power of art to change the world; and can see yourself growing with the team here at Theater Mu, we’d love to hear from you.
Read MoreAll of us at Mu hope you’re staying safe and healthy in all ways. We stand with you through this challenging time for theaters. If you have any questions about COVID-related resources for artists and freelancers, please check out our Resources page, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support in other ways.
Read MoreWith a heavy heart, we at Theater Mu, along with our partners at the Jungle Theater, announce the cancellation of our upcoming co-production of Lauren Yee's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, originally set to run June 24 - August 2, 2020. Though the show will not be featured in either of our 2020/2021 seasons, we will continue pursuing a partnership to produce it in the future.
Read MoreWe are a set of Asian Minnesotan organizations serving our diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population across Minnesota. We stand together to condemn all acts of harassment, discrimination and bias against APIs, and call for more bold leadership and actions to protect all communities.
Read MoreThe impact of COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on our communities. Here at Theater Mu, we’re in continual communication with our funders and organizational partners to come up with solutions to support our community during this difficult time.
Read MoreThe health and well-being of our community is a priority. Through this concerning and uncertain time, we understand we must do our part in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. That is why we have decided to postpone all March events starting tomorrow.
Read More“The narrative that we’re hoping to share with America is that this is a uniquely American community that was created by American forces, and that this is our call for our country to also be responsive and responsible.
Read MoreJoin Theater Mu and Minnesota Opera for a discussion about the presentation of traditional operatic repertoire and the commissioning of new work, which hopes to expand representation and audience engagement through the resetting and rewriting operas in order to change racist narratives and increase Asian representation within the field of opera.
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