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Throughout the year, Theater Mu holds events geared toward youth and families. Sign up for our Mu Family Newsletter to stay up to date on the latest; we’d love to see you there!
For more information, contact Morgen Chang, programs manager, at morgen@theatermu.org or (651) 789-1012.
NEWS & EVENTS
May 12: Theater Mu performs at Mia’s Family Day
Find us at the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s Family Day this May! Theater Mu artists will perform songs inspired by Mia’s special exhibition, “The Shape of Time: Korean Art after 1989,” on view through June 23. Play an interactive theater game with us, and then explore the other Family Day activities that celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month: card making with artist Genie Hien Tran and clay sculpture with artist Margaret Vergara! | Family Day activities from 10 am - 5 pm, Theater Mu performances at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S, Minneapolis
May 18: AAPI Festival with Edina Asian American Alliance
Stop by our table at the second annual AAPI Month Festival, and explore other exciting performances, speakers, and cultural activities offered by organizations all across Minnesota. | Noon to 4 pm, Rosland Park, 4300 W 66th St, Edina
May 26: Asian Phoenix Festival at Arbeiter Brewing
Arbeiter Brewing is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month an afternoon of festivities. Arbeiter is an Asian-owned brewery uplifting AAPI culture through community. See performances by the DTG Lions, stop by the craft market, grab a snack from Union Hmong Kitchen and Amazing Momo, and don’t forget to visit Theater Mu’s table! | 1pm - 5 pm, Arbeiter Brewing, 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
If you have an idea for an event or want to partner on one, don’t hesitate to let us know!
VIRTUAL ACTIVITY LIBRARY
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+ Kumihimo - Japanese Braiding
Kumihimo was born a long time ago in Japan and was used for horse harnesses, helmet decor, and more. Today, it is used for everyday accessories and decorations. There are many different kinds of Kumihimo braids, and Chiaki O’Brien is excited to teach you one type using four strands of yarn. Let's have fun working with our hands!
+ Meo(w): Learn to Count in vietnamese
Speaking Vietnamese is like singing a song. Learn how to count in Vietnamese with Puppet Denise as she sings to her sleepy kittens. See how many kittens can nap together in one little hammock! Led by Đenise Hạnh Huỳnh with MK Nguyen and Oanh Vu.
+ Scrapbook Costume Design
Ever wonder how costume ideas are created and put on stage? Join Sheena Janson Kelley for an interactive and creative crafting project to design your own costume for a show. Build a costume design using paper and fabric found around your home. The best part? There are no rules! Inspiration for your designs can be found everywhere -- like your favorite movie or even your pet. So let's tap into our creative side and become a costume designer for a day!
+ Spring into Movement
Spring is here and it’s time to get our bodies moving! You and the whole family are invited to join Eric online to play funny theater games, learn silly tongue twisters, and master crazy stretches to engage your body, your voice, and your imagination. Explore the tools actors use on stage and laugh a lot along the way.
+ Bring a Story to Life
How do we transform a favorite story from words on a page into a live performance? Join Morgen Chang and Suzie Juul as we use the elements of theater to retell an epic adventure tale of a Chinese hero. Families will learn to make props and engage in expressive character movements to accompany a reading of the book, Seven Magic Orders, as published by and courtesy of Island Heritage.
+ The Secret Sauce to Survival - A Puppet Show & Workshop
Being indoors is hard! Puppet Denise and Puppet Oanh are at their wits end trying to make spring rolls with their families. Come along as they learn the secret sauce to survival! Just a dash of hoisin and a big spoonful of slowness. Led by Denise Hanh Huynh and Oanh Vu, learn Vietnamese phrases, sing out your feelings, and make a hand puppet of your very own! Materials & supplies for making puppets:
+ Kitchen Stories: Let's Make Jumokbap!
What do cooking and theater have in common? Join Mu artist Sara Ochs to find out! Together we'll make a fun and easy Korean snack the whole family will enjoy - Jumokbap 주먹밥, Korean Rice Balls. We'll wash our hands, get messy, wash our hands again, and trade family stories. Bring your imagination and be ready to experiment!
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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