Muyehpen Returns for three performances

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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.