For the last two years, I've been working on a play, which now has the name of Sia(b). It began as first an exploration into body parts and how they connected to my life. After much writing, workshopping--and, hey, even a one-act version of this show, the full-length version of Sia(b)is premiering in Saint Paul, MN.
If you're interested in quirky plays about self-discovery, come!
If you're a fan of The Legend of Zelda, come!
If you're a fan of empowering Hmong women, come!
If you're a fan of empowering Asian American women, come!
If you're a Twin Cities nerd of color, come!
If you're a nerd of any color from any city, come!
If you're a fan of the 1980s, come!
If you're a fan of wrestling, come!
If you're thinking, "Is this just another show about Asian women bitching?" the answer is, "No" but come anyway!
If you want to learn more about the Hmong culture, hey, come too!
I've been fortunate to have the support of Kaotic Good Productions and the Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT) as local presenters. After our St. Paul run, it's off to Anchorage, Alaska for a run in August. So, check it out if you can.
Oh, show description and more info...that would be a good idea.
Sia(b): a Journey for the Hmong Heart
Written by May Lee-Yang
Performed by May Lee-Yang and Katie Ka Vang
Directed by Robert Karimi
On a journey for the discovery of her own siab, May Lee-Yang takes us on a humorous and emotional voyage through multiple characters, karaoke music, voices of Hmong community members, and images of Hulk Hogan and Nintendo games. Though conflicted between her love for pop culture and her own Hmong culture, she ultimately learns that regardless of location, home is where the siab is.
Saturday, May 30 at 8pm
Sunday, May 31 at 4pm
Wednesday, June 3 at 8pm (Pay-What-You-Can)
Thursday-Saturday, June 4-6 at 8pm
For ticket reservations, please call the Center for Hmong Art (CHAT) and Talent at 651-603-6971
$15 Adults, $12 Students/ Seniors/with 2008 Fringe Festival button, $10 Groups of 10+
