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Somali Weaving Workshop Minnesota History Center 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102

08jan7:00 pm08jul8:00 pmSomali Weaving Workshop

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Learn traditional Somali dances, like the Jaandheer, in a workshop led by the Somali Museum Dance Troupe. Meaning big leap or step, Jaandheer originates in northern Somalia and

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Learn traditional Somali dances, like the Jaandheer, in a workshop led by the Somali Museum Dance Troupe. Meaning big leap or step, Jaandheer originates in northern Somalia and is danced at most Somali weddings and festive occasions.

The Somali Museum Dance Troupe studies and performs traditional dances from all regions of Somalia. Comprised of teens and young adults from the greater Twin Cities area, the troupe has performed for countless corporate, private and public events across Minnesota, North Dakota, Virginia, Ohio, and Texas.

This dance workshop is appropriate for all ages and is offered in conjunction with the exhibit Somalis + Minnesota.

Support for this program has been provided by the Marney and Conley Brooks Fund.

Date
Tue., Jan 8, 2019, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location
Minnesota History Center

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102

Map

Contact

651-259-3015
boxoffice@mnhs.org

Cost
Free

Time

January 8 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm - July 8 (Monday) 8:00 pm CST

Location

Minnesota History Center

345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102

Organizer

Minnesota History Center651-259-3015 boxoffice@mnhs.org

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WOUNSPE WANKTYA - A COLLEGE EDUCATION Dreamland Arts 677 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104

06mar(mar 6)7:30 pm24(mar 24)2:00 pmWOUNSPE WANKTYA - A COLLEGE EDUCATION

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Written by Alex Hesbrook Ramier (Lakota) Follow the story of Tashina and Tiffany, two Lakota freshmen in college, when they decide to sew a sacred dress to help

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Written by Alex Hesbrook Ramier (Lakota)
Follow the story of Tashina and Tiffany, two Lakota freshmen in college, when they decide to sew a sacred dress to help them get through their four years of school as they experience the good, the bad, the funny, and the spiritual.
SCHEDULE:
March 6-24, 2019
Wed-Sat @ 7:30 PM
Sun @ 2 PM
Performances take place at Dreamland Arts, 677 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104.
Advance tickets are $25.
All tickets at the door are Pay-What-You-Can. Group tickets available.
For ticket sales contact Dreamland Arts:
(651) 645-5506
info@dreamlandarts.com
 
For more information about the play visit  www.newnativetheatre.org, email info@newnativetheatre.org,
or call (612) 367-7639.

Time

6 (Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 24 (Sunday) 2:00 pm CST

Location

Dreamland Arts

677 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104

Organizer

New Native Theatre

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WOUNSPE WANKTYA - A COLLEGE EDUCATION Dreamland Arts 677 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104

07mar(mar 7)7:30 pm25(mar 25)2:00 pmWOUNSPE WANKTYA - A COLLEGE EDUCATION

Event Details

Written by Alex Hesbrook Ramier (Lakota) Follow the story of Tashina and Tiffany, two Lakota freshmen in college, when they decide to sew a sacred dress to help

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Event Details

Written by Alex Hesbrook Ramier (Lakota)
Follow the story of Tashina and Tiffany, two Lakota freshmen in college, when they decide to sew a sacred dress to help them get through their four years of school as they experience the good, the bad, the funny, and the spiritual.
SCHEDULE:
March 6-24, 2019
Wed-Sat @ 7:30 PM
Sun @ 2 PM
Performances take place at Dreamland Arts, 677 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104.
Advance tickets are $25.
All tickets at the door are Pay-What-You-Can. Group tickets available.
For ticket sales contact Dreamland Arts:
(651) 645-5506
info@dreamlandarts.com
 
For more information about the play visit  www.newnativetheatre.org, email info@newnativetheatre.org,
or call (612) 367-7639.

Time

7 (Thursday) 7:30 pm - 25 (Monday) 2:00 pm CST

Location

Dreamland Arts

677 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104

Organizer

New Native Theatre

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Green Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories

12mar(mar 12)10:00 am27may(may 27)12:00 pmGreen Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories

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Exhibit: “Green Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories” Date: March 12-May 27, 2019 Location: Irvine Community Gallery, Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Hours: Tuesday

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Exhibit: “Green Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories”
Date: March 12-May 27, 2019
Location: Irvine Community Gallery, Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m.
Exhibit Admission: Free

Over the years, Minnesota and the Twin Cities have been shaped by many diverse immigrant populations. In the new banner exhibit, “Green Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories,” visitors can learn about the lives of people from 22 different countries—from Bangladesh to Cameroon to Bosnia and Herzegovina—who now live in Minnesota.

The participants represent a diverse range of professions and ages and arrived in Minnesota through many immigration routes—including as refugees, DACA recipients and through family reunification—but they all share one important trait: They now call the Twin Cities home.

In this exhibit in the Minnesota History Center’s free Irvine Community Gallery, visitors can view photographs of each immigrant and read bios of their unique stories. Then scan a QR code on a phone or another device to see first-person videos of each participant discussing their immigration experiences.

This exhibit was created by the Twin Cities nonprofit Green Card Voices. Its mission is to share personal narratives of America’s immigrants, fostering tolerance and establishing a better understanding between the immigrant and non-immigrant populations.

On Tuesday, March 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Minnesota History Center and Green Card Voices will hold a free opening reception to celebrate the exhibit. The night will include performances by local immigrant artists, including cellist Nickolai Kolarov, and Tea Rozman-Clark, co-founder and executive director of Green Card Voices, will discuss her work. Other Twin Cities organizations will also be present to share their work supporting local immigrant communities.

Time

March 12 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - May 27 (Monday) 12:00 pm CST

Location

Irvine Gallery, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

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Green Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories

13mar(mar 13)10:00 am28may(may 28)12:00 pmGreen Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories

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Exhibit: “Green Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories” Date: March 12-May 27, 2019 Location: Irvine Community Gallery, Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Hours: Tuesday

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Event Details

Exhibit: “Green Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories”
Date: March 12-May 27, 2019
Location: Irvine Community Gallery, Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Hours: Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m.
Exhibit Admission: Free

Over the years, Minnesota and the Twin Cities have been shaped by many diverse immigrant populations. In the new banner exhibit, “Green Card Voices: Immigrants Telling Their Life Stories,” visitors can learn about the lives of people from 22 different countries—from Bangladesh to Cameroon to Bosnia and Herzegovina—who now live in Minnesota.

The participants represent a diverse range of professions and ages and arrived in Minnesota through many immigration routes—including as refugees, DACA recipients and through family reunification—but they all share one important trait: They now call the Twin Cities home.

In this exhibit in the Minnesota History Center’s free Irvine Community Gallery, visitors can view photographs of each immigrant and read bios of their unique stories. Then scan a QR code on a phone or another device to see first-person videos of each participant discussing their immigration experiences.

This exhibit was created by the Twin Cities nonprofit Green Card Voices. Its mission is to share personal narratives of America’s immigrants, fostering tolerance and establishing a better understanding between the immigrant and non-immigrant populations.

On Tuesday, March 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Minnesota History Center and Green Card Voices will hold a free opening reception to celebrate the exhibit. The night will include performances by local immigrant artists, including cellist Nickolai Kolarov, and Tea Rozman-Clark, co-founder and executive director of Green Card Voices, will discuss her work. Other Twin Cities organizations will also be present to share their work supporting local immigrant communities.

Time

March 13 (Wednesday) 10:00 am - May 28 (Tuesday) 12:00 pm CST

Location

Irvine Gallery, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

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Understanding Collective Transformation & The Path Forward

21mar9:00 am4:00 pmUnderstanding Collective Transformation & The Path Forward

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Indigenous people have suffered from historical trauma for over five hundred years. Today, we seek to understand, confront and embrace historical trauma as we move forward powerfully to exercise our

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Indigenous people have suffered from historical trauma for over five hundred years. Today, we seek to understand, confront and embrace historical trauma as we move forward powerfully to exercise our Indigenous human rights in recovery and healing. Join us for a day of sharing through conversation, presentation, and learning from one another.

The training is about trauma, recovery, resilience and collective healing. Hands on learning, methods, and techniques will be shared. The medicine wheel will guide and engage participants in understanding how complex trauma and holistic
lifeways relate.

Learn how trauma manifests in the workplace, and how to address trauma in the workplace. When left unattended trauma leads to an osmosis called vicarious trauma and may have a toxic influence in the workplace and on health and wellbeing. “Family Survival of Three Generations In the Boarding School System” will be presented by Blackfoot Elder | Healer, Linda Eagle Speaker.

Practictioners, service providers, staff, and allies of the indigenous community, this training is for you.

Time

(Thursday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Organizer

Tawacin Tanka

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NAOMI IIZUKA’S THE LAST FIREFLY SteppingStone Theatre 55 Victoria St N, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

marNAOMI IIZUKA’S THE LAST FIREFLY

Event Details

NSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL JAPANESE THEATER, THIS MODERN AND FANTASTICAL PLAY NOW INSPIRES THE NEXT GENERATION OF THOUGHTFUL, CITIZEN ARTISTS Theater Mu and SteppingStone Theatre for Youth team up for their

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NSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL JAPANESE THEATER, THIS MODERN AND FANTASTICAL PLAY NOW INSPIRES THE NEXT GENERATION OF THOUGHTFUL, CITIZEN ARTISTS

Theater Mu and SteppingStone Theatre for Youth team up for their second co- production with Naomi Iizuka’s THE LAST FIREFLY, directed by Daisuke Kawachi, as a means to continue their commitment to engage the next generation of theater artists and enthusiasts.

THE LAST FIREFLY will run March 21 – April 7, 2019 at SteppingStone Theatre. Theater Mu continues its PAY AS YOU ARE ticket pricing in order to keep tickets as accessible as possible. ASL interpreted and audio described performances are available on select dates. Individual tickets are now on sale online at theatermu.org/lastfirefly, by calling 651.789.1012, or by emailing info@theatermu.org. For group sales and matinees, contact SteppingStone Theatre at 651.225.9265

SYNOPSIS It begins with light and a flash. Then comes a sound, a pulse, a beat, a crash like a giant hammer smashing through the sky. The fantastic story of Boom, the child of Thunder, is a mythical adventure about discovering one’s inner strength. After being forced out of the home at the hand of a cruel stepfather, Boom sets out on a journey of self-discovery where battles against forces of nature are courageously fought. Along the way, Boom encounters conflicts with animals of an enchanted forest. This epic tale combines Japanese fairy tales and folklore to create an exciting theatrical experience for young audiences.

After assistant directing last year’s THE PRINCESS’ NIGHTINGALE, Daisuke Kawachi is now set to direct this year’s Mu-SteppingStone co-production. “Naomi’s beautiful writing and the way she plays with the conventions of Kabuki give me so much to work with,” says Kawachi. “I’m most excited to utilize our

extraordinary ensemble of young actors to generate scene shifts and to create practical magic in the tradition of the kuroko.”

Kabuki refers to the traditional Japanese style of theater that utilizes highly stylized movements and extraordinary staging and costuming, while kuroko refers to the supposedly “invisible” actors who create the special effects on stage. In her script, Iizuka leaves a note explaining the inspiration drawn from the conventions of Kabuki theater. She adds, “I am an American playwright living in the beginning of the 21st century. I am a product of many traditions. The traditions of Kabuki are meant to be a starting point. What happens next is up for grabs.” And that is exactly what Kawachi and the production team will do.

Executive and Artistic Director of SteppingStone Theatre for Youth, Mark Hauck, is thrilled to be co- producing THE LAST FIREFLY. “Iizuka doesn’t shy away from the frightening, or the downright silly, realities children face as they make the journey toward discovering their power and place in the world.”

Kawachi echoes this sentiment, “At its core, this is a story about going on a journey of self-discovery that allows Boom to stand up to an abusive stepfather. It’s also about how stories can give people strength. The transformative nature of theater pushes Boom forward and ultimately allows him to triumph.”

The transformative nature of theater is what leads the two Twin Cities art organizations towards each other. SteppingStone has committed itself to fostering the development of students through the art making process while Theater Mu’s mission has always been to celebrate and empower the Asian American community through theater. THE LAST FIREFLY marks the second production in Mu’s goal to more purposefully engage families and young audiences. Together, the two theaters serve over 45,000 Minnesotans a year, and the intent of the co-production is to diversify the stories of youth theater and cultivate the next generation of thoughtful, citizen artists.

Says Assistant Director, Sara Ochs, “Supporting young people’s love of the arts is deeply important to me because my first experiences onstage occurred when I was a teen – the same age as many of our cast members. That work had a lasting impact on my life. I look forward to sharing this powerful experience with the talented young people in our cast and crew.”

“So many young people struggle to figure out who they are, what special magic they bring to the world”, says Hauck, “THE LAST FIREFLY embraces this question and takes us on a fantastical journey that speaks to children and adults alike.”

The cast of THE LAST FIREFLY includes Eva Allinder, Julia Biddlecome, Sakura Callahan, Gabi Del Moral*, Sarah Freeby, John Lutterman, Yeej Moua, Isabella, Shapland, Will Spangrud, Annika Wade, Shina Xiong, Tristan Xiong, Gregory Yang, and Jade Yang

The creative team for THE LAST FIREFLY includes Daisuke Kawachi (Director), Sara Ochs (Assistant Director), Lizzie Strief* (Stage Manager), Emiko Hinds (Assistant Stage Manager), Sarah Brandner (Set Designer), Tony Stoeri (Lighting Designer), Dameun Strange (Sound Designer), Meghan Kent (Costume Designer), Abbee Warmboe (Props Designer), and Annie Enneking (Fight Director).

*Denotes member of Actors Equity Association

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT Naomi Iizuka’s plays include 36 VIEWS, POLAROID STORIES, ANON(YMOUS), LANGUAGE OF ANGELS, ALOHA, SAY THE PRETTY GIRLS, TATTOO GIRL, SKIN, AT THE VANISHING POINT, CONCERNING STRANGE DEVICES FROM THE DISTANT WEST, LAST FIREFLY, CITIZEN 13559, and WAR OF THE WORLDS. Her work has been produced by Guthrie Theater, Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Children’s Theatre Company, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Huntington Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Geva Theatre Center, Portland Center Stage, The Public Theater, Campo Santo and Intersection for the Arts, Dallas Theater Center, The Next Wave Festival at Brooklyn Academy of Music, Soho Repertory Theatre and Edinburgh International Festival. Her work has been workshopped at Sundance Theatre Lab, Midwest PlayLabs, New Works Now at The Public Theater, Performance Space 122, Manhattan Theatre Club and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Her plays have been published by Theatre Communications Group, Smith and Kraus Publishers, Inc., Heinemann, Playscripts, TheatreForum and American Theater. Ms. Iizuka is a member of New Dramatists and the recipient of a Joyce Award, a PEN/Laura Pels Award, an Alpert Award, a Whiting Writers’ Award, a Stavis Award from the National Theatre Conference, a Rockefeller Foundation MAP grant, an NEA/TCG Artist-in-Residence grant, a McKnight Fellowship, a PEN Center USA West Award for Drama, Princeton University’s Hodder Fellowship and a Jerome Fellowship. She is the head of the graduate MFA Playwriting program at the University of California, San Diego.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Daisuke Kawachi is a Minneapolis based director. He primarily works with new plays. His work has been seen at Playwrights’ Center, Guthrie Theater, Steppingstone Theatre, Theater Mu, Open Eye Figure Theater, and the Minneapolis Fringe Festival.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Weekend Performances March 22 – 7:00 PM March 23 – 3:00 PM March 24 – 3:00 PM March 29 – 7:00 PM (Audio Described) March 30 – 3:00 PM March 31 – 3:00 PM (ASL Interpreted) April 5 – 7:00 PM April 6 – 3:00 PM April 7 – 3:00 PM

Student Matinees March 21 – 10:00 AM March 22 – 10:00 AM March 27 – 10:00 AM March 28 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM April 4 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM April 5 – 10:00 AM

TICKET INFORMATION 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 being as accessible as possible. PAY AS YOU ARE ticket pricing asks those who routinely pay $20 for children’s 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 do so – as little as $5 per ticket.

Theater Mu is a proud member of the Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition – along with New Native Theatre, Pangea World Theater, Penumbra Theatre, Teatro Del Pueblo – as well as the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists.

Time

Month Long Event (march) CST

Location

SteppingStone Theatre

55 Victoria St N, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

Organizer

Theater Muinfo@theatermu.org 755 Prior Ave North, Suite 107 St. Paul, MN 55104

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NAOMI IIZUKA’S THE LAST FIREFLY SteppingStone Theatre 55 Victoria St N, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

mar(mar 28)10:00 am(apr 14)3:00 pmNAOMI IIZUKA’S THE LAST FIREFLY

Event Details

NSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL JAPANESE THEATER, THIS MODERN AND FANTASTICAL PLAY NOW INSPIRES THE NEXT GENERATION OF THOUGHTFUL, CITIZEN ARTISTS Theater Mu and SteppingStone Theatre for Youth team up for their

more

Event Details

NSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL JAPANESE THEATER, THIS MODERN AND FANTASTICAL PLAY NOW INSPIRES THE NEXT GENERATION OF THOUGHTFUL, CITIZEN ARTISTS

Theater Mu and SteppingStone Theatre for Youth team up for their second co- production with Naomi Iizuka’s THE LAST FIREFLY, directed by Daisuke Kawachi, as a means to continue their commitment to engage the next generation of theater artists and enthusiasts.

THE LAST FIREFLY will run March 21 – April 7, 2019 at SteppingStone Theatre. Theater Mu continues its PAY AS YOU ARE ticket pricing in order to keep tickets as accessible as possible. ASL interpreted and audio described performances are available on select dates. Individual tickets are now on sale online at theatermu.org/lastfirefly, by calling 651.789.1012, or by emailing info@theatermu.org. For group sales and matinees, contact SteppingStone Theatre at 651.225.9265

SYNOPSIS It begins with light and a flash. Then comes a sound, a pulse, a beat, a crash like a giant hammer smashing through the sky. The fantastic story of Boom, the child of Thunder, is a mythical adventure about discovering one’s inner strength. After being forced out of the home at the hand of a cruel stepfather, Boom sets out on a journey of self-discovery where battles against forces of nature are courageously fought. Along the way, Boom encounters conflicts with animals of an enchanted forest. This epic tale combines Japanese fairy tales and folklore to create an exciting theatrical experience for young audiences.

After assistant directing last year’s THE PRINCESS’ NIGHTINGALE, Daisuke Kawachi is now set to direct this year’s Mu-SteppingStone co-production. “Naomi’s beautiful writing and the way she plays with the conventions of Kabuki give me so much to work with,” says Kawachi. “I’m most excited to utilize our

extraordinary ensemble of young actors to generate scene shifts and to create practical magic in the tradition of the kuroko.”

Kabuki refers to the traditional Japanese style of theater that utilizes highly stylized movements and extraordinary staging and costuming, while kuroko refers to the supposedly “invisible” actors who create the special effects on stage. In her script, Iizuka leaves a note explaining the inspiration drawn from the conventions of Kabuki theater. She adds, “I am an American playwright living in the beginning of the 21st century. I am a product of many traditions. The traditions of Kabuki are meant to be a starting point. What happens next is up for grabs.” And that is exactly what Kawachi and the production team will do.

Executive and Artistic Director of SteppingStone Theatre for Youth, Mark Hauck, is thrilled to be co- producing THE LAST FIREFLY. “Iizuka doesn’t shy away from the frightening, or the downright silly, realities children face as they make the journey toward discovering their power and place in the world.”

Kawachi echoes this sentiment, “At its core, this is a story about going on a journey of self-discovery that allows Boom to stand up to an abusive stepfather. It’s also about how stories can give people strength. The transformative nature of theater pushes Boom forward and ultimately allows him to triumph.”

The transformative nature of theater is what leads the two Twin Cities art organizations towards each other. SteppingStone has committed itself to fostering the development of students through the art making process while Theater Mu’s mission has always been to celebrate and empower the Asian American community through theater. THE LAST FIREFLY marks the second production in Mu’s goal to more purposefully engage families and young audiences. Together, the two theaters serve over 45,000 Minnesotans a year, and the intent of the co-production is to diversify the stories of youth theater and cultivate the next generation of thoughtful, citizen artists.

Says Assistant Director, Sara Ochs, “Supporting young people’s love of the arts is deeply important to me because my first experiences onstage occurred when I was a teen – the same age as many of our cast members. That work had a lasting impact on my life. I look forward to sharing this powerful experience with the talented young people in our cast and crew.”

“So many young people struggle to figure out who they are, what special magic they bring to the world”, says Hauck, “THE LAST FIREFLY embraces this question and takes us on a fantastical journey that speaks to children and adults alike.”

The cast of THE LAST FIREFLY includes Eva Allinder, Julia Biddlecome, Sakura Callahan, Gabi Del Moral*, Sarah Freeby, John Lutterman, Yeej Moua, Isabella, Shapland, Will Spangrud, Annika Wade, Shina Xiong, Tristan Xiong, Gregory Yang, and Jade Yang

The creative team for THE LAST FIREFLY includes Daisuke Kawachi (Director), Sara Ochs (Assistant Director), Lizzie Strief* (Stage Manager), Emiko Hinds (Assistant Stage Manager), Sarah Brandner (Set Designer), Tony Stoeri (Lighting Designer), Dameun Strange (Sound Designer), Meghan Kent (Costume Designer), Abbee Warmboe (Props Designer), and Annie Enneking (Fight Director).

*Denotes member of Actors Equity Association

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT Naomi Iizuka’s plays include 36 VIEWS, POLAROID STORIES, ANON(YMOUS), LANGUAGE OF ANGELS, ALOHA, SAY THE PRETTY GIRLS, TATTOO GIRL, SKIN, AT THE VANISHING POINT, CONCERNING STRANGE DEVICES FROM THE DISTANT WEST, LAST FIREFLY, CITIZEN 13559, and WAR OF THE WORLDS. Her work has been produced by Guthrie Theater, Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Children’s Theatre Company, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Huntington Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Geva Theatre Center, Portland Center Stage, The Public Theater, Campo Santo and Intersection for the Arts, Dallas Theater Center, The Next Wave Festival at Brooklyn Academy of Music, Soho Repertory Theatre and Edinburgh International Festival. Her work has been workshopped at Sundance Theatre Lab, Midwest PlayLabs, New Works Now at The Public Theater, Performance Space 122, Manhattan Theatre Club and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Her plays have been published by Theatre Communications Group, Smith and Kraus Publishers, Inc., Heinemann, Playscripts, TheatreForum and American Theater. Ms. Iizuka is a member of New Dramatists and the recipient of a Joyce Award, a PEN/Laura Pels Award, an Alpert Award, a Whiting Writers’ Award, a Stavis Award from the National Theatre Conference, a Rockefeller Foundation MAP grant, an NEA/TCG Artist-in-Residence grant, a McKnight Fellowship, a PEN Center USA West Award for Drama, Princeton University’s Hodder Fellowship and a Jerome Fellowship. She is the head of the graduate MFA Playwriting program at the University of California, San Diego.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Daisuke Kawachi is a Minneapolis based director. He primarily works with new plays. His work has been seen at Playwrights’ Center, Guthrie Theater, Steppingstone Theatre, Theater Mu, Open Eye Figure Theater, and the Minneapolis Fringe Festival.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Weekend Performances March 22 – 7:00 PM March 23 – 3:00 PM March 24 – 3:00 PM March 29 – 7:00 PM (Audio Described) March 30 – 3:00 PM March 31 – 3:00 PM (ASL Interpreted) April 5 – 7:00 PM April 6 – 3:00 PM April 7 – 3:00 PM

Student Matinees March 21 – 10:00 AM March 22 – 10:00 AM March 27 – 10:00 AM March 28 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM April 4 – 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM April 5 – 10:00 AM

TICKET INFORMATION 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 being as accessible as possible. PAY AS YOU ARE ticket pricing asks those who routinely pay $20 for children’s 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 do so – as little as $5 per ticket.

Theater Mu is a proud member of the Twin Cities Theatres of Color Coalition – along with New Native Theatre, Pangea World Theater, Penumbra Theatre, Teatro Del Pueblo – as well as the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists.

Time

Month Long Event (march) CST

Location

SteppingStone Theatre

55 Victoria St N, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

Organizer

Theater Muinfo@theatermu.org 755 Prior Ave North, Suite 107 St. Paul, MN 55104

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