Check out this page later for our upcoming Season Opener Party, Very Asian Christmas, our Annual Gala, Passing the Beat, and other fun events outside of our mainstage season.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Our annual New Eyes Festival is a great way to hear new works, works in progress, and/or works being considered for future production. Mu actors perform readings of the scripts and invite audience feedback afterward.
After hurricanes, amendment threats, fiscal cliffs, and national scandal after scandal, Jasmine has survived another year and is stronger than ever! Now she's gathering her favorite friends and celebrating her favorite holiday at her favorite Uncle's restaurant. Join Jasmine as she reveals all -- "secrets" that is -- in this year's cabaret, A VERY ASIAN XMAS: 50 Shades of Yellow. You'll enjoy the song stylings of her uber-talented friends including Katie Bradley, Francesca and Isabella Dawis, Sheena Janson, Suzie Juul, Sara Ochs, Kurt Kwan, and Randy Reyes (as the Asian Blonde-shell herself, "Jasmine!"). Plus a special tribute to our retiring Artistic Director Rick Shiomi.
**Contains adult themes about dating. May not be suitable for children.**
ARTIST SHOWCASES
One night only! Taiko Lab is your opportunity to experience original compositions, experimental melodies, and brand new rhythms from the innovative composers/ensemble members of Mu Daiko. Seating is first-come first-served in this intimate venue so be sure to arrive early for this exciting showcase.
Works-in-progress:
Hikari soshite Kaze - "light and breeze" by Michiko Todokoro Buchanan
Untitled by Heather Jeche
Three by Jeff Ellsworth
Horizons by Iris Shiraishi
Bittersweet by Jennifer Weir (sanshin and taiko)
Untitled by Chiaki O'Brien (percussion duet)
Untitled by Chiaki O'Brien and Miyo Nakaoka (masked dance)
New for Mu Daiko:
Nankin Tamasudare - arr. by Chiaki O'Brien, Miyo Nakaoka
Naihatsu - by Jennifer Weir, new arrangement by Cathie Van Danacker
Hana/Hiraita - two Japanese folks songs arranged by Miyo Nakaoka
Our taiko classes are one of the most dynamic parts of our company. Come see our amazing students as they take the stage alongside their Mu Daiko instructors for this popular annual recital.
