Theater Mu Changes Name, Announces its 2017-2018 SeasonThrough HER Eyes: Celebrating Female Playwrights and Protagonists. Through HER Eyes features three female Asian American playwrights, three world premieres, one regional premiere, and a diverse showing of female protagonists. |
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Two Exciting Changes coming in 2017-2018 |
This year brings exciting changes to Mu, including a change back to our original name, Theater Mu! With the successful launch of Taiko Arts Midwest, Mu is now all theater, all the time, and we’re eager to show it, even with our name! This is our temporary logo; watch for all new logo and branding coming fall of 2018. |
This season also premieres experimental Pay As You Are pricing. Mu strives to voice the stories of the Asian American community, and in order to bring performances to those communities whose stories they tell, Mu is committed to make them as accessible as possible. |
Pay As You Are pricing asks those who routinely pay $35-$40 for theater tickets to choose to pay that; it is the actual fair market value of the ticket. If an audience member needs to pay less, they can choose to pay less – as little as $5 per ticket. |
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| 2017-2018 Season Lineup: |
Two Mile Hollow Written by Leah Nanako Winkler February 16th – March 4th, Mixed Blood Theatre A parody coupled with moments of disorienting sincerity, Two Mile Hollow explores the dysfunctional family with brutality, awe and compassion. When the Donnellys gather for a weekend in the country to hash out belonging from their recently sold estate, an emotional storm breaks inside while a literal storm brews outside. |
The Princess’ Nightingale Written by Damon Chua May 2nd – 19th, SteppingStone Theatre A thrilling new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Nightingale.” In eighteenth century China, the prince and the princess of the dynasty embark on a magical competition to learn the wonders of their land. Will they be distracted by the glitter of royalty and fantastical entertainment or will they learn the lessons of the Nightingale and see the world with compassionate eyes? |
The Sex Show June 15th – 24th, Penumbra Theatre, Mu presents The Sex Show, a recipient of the 2017-18 Knight Arts Challenge Award. The edgy world premiere is a movement-theater piece produced and directed by Sun Mee Chomet, Mu veteran actor and playwright, in collaboration with phenomenal Twin Cities’ Asian American artists. The show dives into the heart of stereotypes and sexuality, exploring Asian American identity in surprising and thought-provoking new ways. The play encourages community engagement through open and lively discussion of a taboo subject. |
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