Muyehpen Returns for three performances
MUYEHPEN
Written by Ehkhudah Zar
Directed by Eliza Rasheed
The story of Muyehpen has been passed down for generations by the Knyaw (Karen) people of Burma. Known to be the most beautiful Knyaw woman in her time, and possessing supernatural powers, Muyehpen was kidnapped by the king of Siam and became a sacrifice. This is her narrative of resistance and resilience, which lives on today. Written by Ehkhudah Zar, this is the first-ever theater production by a Knyaw playwright in the U.S. and shares the story of Muyehpen with a new generation.
Exposed Brick Theatre originally produced the World Premiere of Muyehpen in May 2023 at the Historic Mounds Theatre in St. Paul. This spring, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society and Austin Area Arts, we will present three performances of Muyephen.
CAST: Milana Bui, Kyle Camay, Joseph Dinh, Lily Bo Eun Goebel, Mookopaw Kasuh, Phasoua Vang, Tri Vo, Keng Xiong & Ehkhudah Zar.
CREATIVE TEAM: Alice Endo, Isabella Freeland, Ash Kaun, MJ Luna, Peter Morrow, Eliza Rasheed & Jame See Yang.
MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER in St. Paul, MN
Performances: Friday April 17 at 7:00 pm; Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 pm
Location: 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102
PARAMOUNT THEATRE in Austin, MN
Performance: Saturday, April 25 at 6:00 pm
AGE RECOMMENDATION: This is a retelling of a traditional Knyaw story and all ages are welcome. There is a reference to a sexual assault.
Please note that the play is performed in English.
To Reserve Tickets
MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER
Tickets at the Minnesota History Center are free, but reservations are required.
To get your free ticket for Friday, April 17 at 7:00 pm, click HERE
To get your free ticket for Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 pm, click HERE
PARAMOUNT THEATRE, Austin, MN
Tickets for the performance in Austin, MN are sliding-scale, $1-$15.
To reserve your ticket for Saturday, April 25 at 6:00 pm, click HERE
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
This activity is also made possible through grants from Jerome Foundation, Marbrook Foundation, The McKnight Foundation & Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
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NEW WORKS FESTIVAL: iDENTIFIED: Coalescing Our World
For the past two months, Exposed Brick Theatre has been collaborating with Away Runakuna Ecuadorian Dance Ensemble & Tiyumba African Drum & Dance Company. Together, we engaged in a story-sharing sessions, danced & drummed with each other, and created a brand new story based on a folk story from each culture.
The Collaborative Performance we will be sharing is Gunggong & Bombo: A Drum's Tale.
Two villages are coming together for a celebration. When their drums are stolen, they must figure out how to get them back. Could that trickster Anansi be the culprit? Will they find the drums in time to save the celebration?
This all ages performance, told through movement & dance, was created through story & culture sharing and serves to remind us that we are stronger together.
DATES: Friday April 3 & Saturday, April 4
TIME: During the Festival, which runs 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Exact Time TBD)
WHERE: Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave., Minneapolis
AGES: All ages!
TICKET PRICE: FREE - $22.40
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TICKETS: Click HERE
