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Theater Mu
United States
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THEATER MU is the second largest Asian American theater company in the nation. Founded in 1992, Theater Mu tells stories from the heart of the Asian American experience, presenting a fusion of traditional and contemporary artistic influences, which range from classics to up-and-coming voices in our community. Theater Mu’s continuing goal to celebrate and empower the Asian American community through theater is achieved through mainstage productions, emerging artist support, and educational outreach programs.
Theater Mu is a member of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists as well as a member of the Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition, proudly standing alongside New Native Theatre, Pangea World Theater, Penumbra Theatre, and Teatro Del Pueblo. www.theatermu.org
Theater Mu is a member of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists as well as a member of the Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition, proudly standing alongside New Native Theatre, Pangea World Theater, Penumbra Theatre, and Teatro Del Pueblo. www.theatermu.org
What is Mu Stories?
Mu Stories school residencies have been a part of Theater Mu's community programs for more than a decade, and we often work with students who are immigrants or in minority racial or ethnic groups. But why do we teach theater exercises to students who may not have an interest in the performing arts? Watch the video to find out!
The 2023/24 Mu Stories residencies were funded in part by the F.R. Bigelow Foundation. If you'd like to support programs like this, donate at bit.ly/mu-eofy24
Video by Pasia Vang
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THEATER MU (pronounced MOO) is the largest Asian American theater company in the Midwest. Founded in 1992, Mu’s continuing goal to celebrate and empower the Asian American community through theater is achieved through mainstage productions, emerging artist support, and educational and outreach programs. Theater Mu was named a Regional Cultural Treasure by the McKnight and Ford foundations through a national initiative that honors organizations that have made a significant impact on our cultural landscape over decades. Mu is a member of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists as well as a member of the Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition, proudly standing alongside New Native Theatre, Pangea World Theater, Penumbra Theatre, and Teatro Del Pueblo.
The 2023/24 Mu Stories residencies were funded in part by the F.R. Bigelow Foundation. If you'd like to support programs like this, donate at bit.ly/mu-eofy24
Video by Pasia Vang
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Connect with Mu
Facebook: theatermu
Instagram: theatermu
TikTok: tiktok.com/@theatermu
Join our mailing list: sforce.co/2xOlk64
THEATER MU (pronounced MOO) is the largest Asian American theater company in the Midwest. Founded in 1992, Mu’s continuing goal to celebrate and empower the Asian American community through theater is achieved through mainstage productions, emerging artist support, and educational and outreach programs. Theater Mu was named a Regional Cultural Treasure by the McKnight and Ford foundations through a national initiative that honors organizations that have made a significant impact on our cultural landscape over decades. Mu is a member of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists as well as a member of the Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition, proudly standing alongside New Native Theatre, Pangea World Theater, Penumbra Theatre, and Teatro Del Pueblo.
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BLENDED 和 (HARMONY): THE KIM LOO SISTERS | May 4-26 with History Theatre
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Experience the world premiere of BLENDED 和 (HARMONY): THE KIM LOO SISTERS, created by librettist Jessica Huang and composer Jacinth Greywoode, and running through May 26. This musical follows the true story of four Chinese Polish American sisters who sang their way from their Minneapolis hometown to Broadway, Hollywood, and overseas during the Swing Era. Get ready for the best sister act you've...
Behind the scenes of BLENDED 和 (HARMONY): THE KIM LOO SISTERS
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Get the inside scoop on the world premiere musical, BLENDED 和 (HARMONY): THE KIM LOO SISTERS! Besides a behind-the-scenes peek at choreography rehearsal, we chatted with librettist Jessica Huang, composer Jacinth Greywoode, and Mu artistic director/production director Lily Tung Crystal. BLENDED 和 (HARMONY) runs May 4-26 and tells the true story of the Kim Loo Sisters, four Chinese Polish Americ...
Rehearsal footage of "Stage Door Johnnies"
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Here's a sneak peek of choreography rehearsals for "Stage Door Johnnies," one of the songs from the world premiere musical, BLENDED 和 (HARMONY). The clip features actors Kelsey Angel Baehrens, Suzie Juul, Morgan Kempton, and Audrey Mojica. BLENDED 和 (HARMONY) runs May 4-26 and tells the true story of the Kim Loo Sisters, four Chinese Polish American sisters who grew up in Minneapolis and went o...
HELLS CANYON is a "must-see"
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Reviews are in, and HELLS CANYON is a hit whether you're a horror fan or not! Don't miss Keiko Green's suspenseful, humorous, and spine-chilling show, running now through Mar 17 in Minneapolis. The show follows five friends who are trying to survive a night at a cabin in the woods amid old grudges, new betrayals, and a mysterious force trying to break in. Take a look at what critics and audienc...
Theater Mu-From Playwright to Actor to Teaching Artist
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Theater Mu has been uplifting and celebrating Asian American artistry for more than 30 years! Hear about the journeys of Mu's Mellon Foundation playwright-in-residence Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay, actor Dexieng "Dae" Yang, and teaching artist and actor Suzie Juul. Created by M&D Media Connect with Mu Facebook: theatermu Instagram: theatermu TikTok: tiktok.com/@thea...
Behind the Scenes of HELLS CANYON
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Theater Mu is thrilled to produce the world premiere of Keiko Green's HELLS CANYON, running Feb 24-Mar 17 in Minneapolis. The show follows five friends who are trying to survive a night at a cabin in the woods, and it'll have you sitting on the edge of your seat one moment and busting a gut laughing the next. Get the scoop on the show's unique mix of horror, humor, and unearthed history from pl...
Mu's 2024 Lunar New Year Cabaret Highlight Reel
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Happy Year of the Dragon! Thank you to everyone who came to our second annual Lunar New Year Cabaret! This year ft. the Ha Family Lion Dance Troupe; artists Katie Bradley, Wesley Mouri, Hope Nordquist, Aaron Komo, Melody Her, and Kyle Camay; and music director Bob Kelly and percussionist Eri Isomura. We hope you join us next year! Connect with Mu Facebook: theatermu Instagram: inst...
Support Asian American Stories This December (Vertical Video)
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Hear from Mu artists Gregory Yang, Michelle de Joya, and Mags Scanlon, as well as Mu board chair Ruthie Johnson, about how working with art that centers Asian American stories has made a difference in their lives. This month, Theater Mu is trying to raise $30,000 to continue producing great performances born of arts, equity, and justice from the heart of the Asian American experience. Will you ...
THE KUNG FU ZOMBIES SAGA: SHAMAN WARRIOR & CANNIBALS Trailer
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See the world premiere of the summer before it's gone on Aug 13! THE KUNG FU ZOMBIES SAGA: SHAMAN WARRIOR & CANNIBALS is hitting audiences with humor, horror, and heart. Here's just a little of what you can expect! Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay's play brings us to a world overrun by zombies-“and these motherf- know kung fu.” In the first act, shaman warrior Arun must fight the demons inside an...
Behind the Scenes of THE KUNG FU ZOMIBES SAGA: SHAMAN WARRIOR & CANNIBALS
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THE KUNG FU ZOMBIES SAGA: SHAMAN WARRIOR & CANNIBALS follows a shaman warrior and a street fighter, each trying to do right by their families and survive the zombie apocalypse from Laos to Minneapolis to Laos again. Find out what inspired the story and why it matters from playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay and Mu artistic director (and show director) Lily Tung Crystal. THE KUNG FU ZOMBIE...
AGAIN is a hit at Theater Mu!
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It's official-audiences and reviewers love the world premiere of AGAIN. Take a look! Don't miss this irreverent yet heartfelt Hmong American musical by Katie Ka Vang and Melissa Li, and directed by Nana Dakin. Get your Pay As You Are tickets now through Apr 16 at theatermu.org/again. Connect with Mu Facebook: theatermu Instagram: theatermu Join our mailing list: sforc...
Behind the Scenes of AGAIN
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Get the scoop on Theater Mu's world premiere of AGAIN, a Hmong American musical by Katie Ka Vang and Melissa Li, with rehearsal footage and insights from Vang, Li, and director Nana Dakin. AGAIN runs from Mar 29-Apr 16, 2023! Get your Pay As You Are tickets at theatermu.org/again. Connect with Mu Facebook: theatermu Instagram: theatermu Join our mailing list: sforce.c...
Mu's LUNAR NEW YEAR CABARET in 3 Minutes or Less
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Miss Theater Mu's sold out 2023 Lunar New Year Cabaret? Here are some of the highlights from the Phat-An Lion Dancers and our five performers, who consisted of artists old and new to Mu. How many songs did you know? For tickets to our 2024 Lunar New Year Cabaret, head to theatermu.org/lunar-2024 Connect with Mu Facebook: theatermu Instagram: theatermu Twitter: twitter...
A conversation with the author and the playwright | A DIFFERENT POND
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Twin Cities author and poet Bao Phi wrote the Caldecott-honored book A DIFFERENT POND, Jessica Luu Pelletier adapted it for the stage, and now they're together, talking about their inspirations, the playwriting process, and what they hoped would shine through to their audiences. The world premiere of A DIFFERENT POND is presented in by Stages Theatre Company with Theater Mu and runs from Sept 3...
Will you invest in the next 30 years of Theater Mu?
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Will you invest in the next 30 years of Theater Mu?
A chat between two artistic directors | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
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A chat between two artistic directors | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Deryck Hak on seeing himself on stage | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
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Deryck Hak on seeing himself on stage | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Christopher T. Pow on who's in the spotlight | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
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Christopher T. Pow on who's in the spotlight | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Shawn Mouacheupao on playing freely | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
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Shawn Mouacheupao on playing freely | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Mayda Miller on music immersion | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
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Mayda Miller on music immersion | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Eric Sharp on searching for truth | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
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Eric Sharp on searching for truth | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Danielle Troiano on straddling two cultures | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
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Danielle Troiano on straddling two cultures | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Greg Watanabe on confronting the past | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
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Greg Watanabe on confronting the past | CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Keiko Green uses nicecore to tackle lunchbox moments. | NEW EYES FESTIVAL
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Keiko Green uses nicecore to tackle lunchbox moments. | NEW EYES FESTIVAL
Katie Ka Vang and Melissa Li don't beat around the bush with their lyrics. | NEW EYES FESTIVAL
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Katie Ka Vang and Melissa Li don't beat around the bush with their lyrics. | NEW EYES FESTIVAL
Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay writes a zombie-filled love letter. | NEW EYES FESTIVAL
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Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay writes a zombie-filled love letter. | NEW EYES FESTIVAL
Meet Japan's Princess of Polka Dots | THE REMIX with Theater Mu
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Meet Japan's Princess of Polka Dots | THE REMIX with Theater Mu
MAN OF GOD: Costume Designer Khamphian Vang
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MAN OF GOD: Costume Designer Khamphian Vang
Aside from Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez is the first solo artists who've crossed boundaries and has achieved massive success outside her home country. (In love with you with Jacky Cheung) She's also the best selling filipino artists of all time and inspired a generation of singers to build their careers through singing contests. Regine alone have won 200+ singing contests before debuting and she even won the 1986 asia pacific singing contest, it is like the eurovision of asia.
Fabulous musical! Saw it on opening night.
Fabulous musical!
I heard about your musical today on MPR. What a fascinating look into the Kim Loo sisters. Great Work! Is this a traveling show?
Enrique iglesia arnel pineda journys new lead singer
Thanks for bringing this sad chapter of our history to light.
Great content
Karaoke was invented by a Filipino Mr.Del Rosario , its called minus one and popularized by Japanese.
because karaoke is all they can afford.
Wasn’t just the first Asian sex symbol, but the first Hollywood sex symbol
Can someone answer me? I have a question.. Why does he keep saying our indigenous music came from the east or has eastern influence? Didn't the filipino indigenous people just made their own music? I mean right from the beggining? The indigenous people were already living in the Philippines right before any foreigner discovered us, right?
Really sorry I missed this
Even in fiesta in different Province in Visaya Samar see dance and singing contest
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Bella poarch also a Filipino
The Asian guy host is kinda irritating.
Henry Golding is NOT Asian!
Im not singer but i can a little, , just sharing during my childhood, , in the farm i grow, , radio is everywhere, ,that most listen and follows singing specially love song and inspiring song, , ,regious group song are teach at children also
The Cheat was not his second movie. Still, really enjoyed this video!
This was such a joy to watch!! I hope y'alls release an album because I would love to add this musical to my library ❤
I'm just curious...as good as Filipinos sing, why do Filipino Nationals listen to and adore the most boring, soulless music? Even the American songs they prefer are BORING as hell...and my Filipino Boyfriend knows I feel this way.
You forgot Enrique Iglesias
We all miss Charice too right
the filipinos spent 300 years in the convent, 50 years hollywood and 4 years of anime.
Even in death we live music...try to go on a "LIBING"
One of the members of Black Eyed Peas is from the Philippines
Very good information
Karaoke is invented by Roberto Del Rosario from Philippines
... it's our culture 👏👏👏
beautifully done. Nice work.
nicely done theater mu. congrats. so nice to see all of those familiar faces.
#justiceforallegiance
Why don't you include Arnel Pineda of Journey
Its simple Korea is successful and well known around the world of there K-pop Because of one important thing they have it's called Originality🤗 In K-pop Original music compositions, they have a teams and company's such as jyp yg and many more that has already established A Global branding. They master the art and practice it and perfectly excecute and when the time has come they released it world wide so they're target audience around the world will have profit and will continue the cycle In the Philippines they just don't have this well known organisation and structure's That will help musicians So in short they just doing rendition and covers Very important in the music industry is Originality and style those are the things will attract audience
But Morissette Amon is the best of them all ! :)
The way he didn't know the woman at 2:00 is so he just said HER HAHAHAHAH
Good day 👍👌👏🇵🇭 I like soo much the movie saving face good actress and good story good job 👍👌👏🇵🇭 4/18/22
Ugh "My way" reference! Iconique
Singing is part of the Philippines culture because our ancestors used their voices and instruments in praising different gods and goddesses of the old times. Music is heavily part of their daily lives, from passing on knowledge, marriages, tribal affairs and wars, different songs are used. When we were colonized by spain women would sing their attack plans on river banks to pass on the messages to different women and warn males of upcoming spaniards who would attack, they would wash clothes and pass on messages by singing about them so they wouldn’t be detected, the same thing they did during the japanese occupation of our lands. They used music to cope with lost lives, to celebrate new life, to praise gods, to show compassion, attraction, empathy, sympathy. Music wasn’t brought to us by our colonizers, they stole most of our history and traditions. It’s not something we celebrate.
The filipinos used singing in all walks of life, like serenading or harana, in the barrios theres always the singing contest, pasyon singing religious chants non stop for days, like the black community the mass starts and ends in singing, Parades processions, all have singing.. I think singing gave filipinos a sense of pride, since the Smokey mountains and Regine Velazquez won multiple awards internationally..
Philippine indigenous songs are not actually leaning into eastern side of asia but more like of a southern touch to it in my opinion.....
Why do Filipino-americans always has this false assumptions and narratives that the western styles only penetrated in the urban areas? Why are they keeping this false narrative everywhere? Western and hispanic style music penetrated not only in urban areas but more so in provincial rural areas. How do you think these provincea became christians and have spanish-style town plazas and baroque ancient churches?!?!? These arent only present in urban areas but provincial towns scattered all over the country
Woah didn't know Darren Criss was a Filipino her mom was born in Cebu City👍
Simple Answer: Because we love Karaoke. And everytime there is a party, there will be someone singing Karaoke. Yes, even in schools.
sana naging humble naman tayo dito. jusme 🙄
We love being loud. We sing even while washing dishes. So, if there's a way to sign loudly, you count bet we'll count ourselves in.
A small suggestion, if you present a whole nation please go all out on the research. Especially the native names. There is quite difference if you do this.
Wala man kaming karaoke eh. Mahal kaya non. Chz
i am starting to believe im not a filipino lol
Where's BELLA POARCH? <3