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August 2020 Newsletter

8/11/2020

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Our Perspective: Asian American Plays

Summer is still in full swing for Our Perspective: Asian American Plays!

Thank you to all those who tuned in to our special Q & A Virtual Panel on July 15 and thank you again to our panelists who attended. Watch the July virtual panel on our website.

This month, we offered a special class: Stage and Screen Writing Fundamentals for Tai People. Taught by Melissa Kong, this course runs Aug 4 through Sept 8 and has started with an enthusiastic bang.

Mia Park moderates another exciting Virtual Panel on Wednesday, Aug 12, 6-7pm CDT which will be livestreamed on the Our Perspective YouTube and Facebook pages. The video recording will remain on our website, but watch live if you can. There will be two Chicago based, Asian American ASL interpreters on the panel. Special thanks to Veramarie H. Baldoza and Colleen Bajalis for their ASL interpretation services. See below and here for more info.

We are also thrilled to be offering the class, BIPOC Playwrights Perspective: An Introduction, taught by local playwright Sue H. Pak. This introductory playwriting course is for Chicago based BIPOC writers to develop their theatrical voice through writing ten minute plays. Runs for 4 weeks on Tuesday nights from Sept 15 to Oct 6, 7-9pm CST. Cost is $120, scholarships available. Learn more here and see below.

The workshop production of FRAGMENTED, written by Our Perspective’s 2020 Playwright in Residence Karissa Murrell Myers, has officially been rescheduled to Monday, Nov 16th at 7pm CST. Learn more here and see below.

After years of founding and running Our Perspective: Asian American Plays, Mia Park will step down as Executive Producer at the end of 2020 and Karissa Murrell Myers will be stepping into this role. Mia will still remain active on the producers team and we gratefully thank her for all the hard work she has put into the creation of OP. We look forward to continuing the work that she started! 

Thanks for your support during these continually challenging times. If you're able to support us with a financial acknowledgement, please know that your funds go directly towards empowering Asian Americans and Black, Indigenous, People of Color to express themselves as writers, actors, and directors in the theatre arts. Donations can be made, here.

Our Perspective is an Arts Initiatives Program of the non-profit group Asian Improv aRts Midwest and is partially funded by a Microgrant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, with Year of Chicago Theatre support from The Joyce Foundation.

A Virtual Panel With Chicago AAPI Theatre Artists Round One
Ask a theater artist! Join some of Chicago's brightest in this special Q&A panel livesteamed on Facebook and on YouTube. Moderator Mia Park asks your questions about the industry, representation, and more. 

We're truly honored to host these esteemed panelists. Richard Costes is a Deaf actor, director, and Accessibility Consultant. Cheryl Hamada is a highly experienced stage and film actor.
 Gavin Pak is an actor and playwright. Helen Joo Lee is an actor, improvisor, and educator. Matthew C. Yee is an actor, musician, and playwright. Special thanks to Veramarie H. Baldoza and Colleen Bajalis for their ASL interpretation services. 
BIPOC Playwrights Perspective: An Introduction

Craft, Voice and Vision: Creating Art, Creating Change. 
This introductory playwriting course taught by Sue Pak is designed for Chicago based BIPOC writers to develop their individual theatrical voice through writing a ten minute play.

We are at a moment in history when supporting and promoting traditionally marginalized voices is more crucial than ever. As BIPOC artists, we must resist systemic oppression, by actively creating and disseminating those stories that must be told.

September 15th-October 6th, 7-9PM, online. The course value is $120. If you're unable to pay full price, you may qualify for a sponsored scholarship or sliding scale tuition. Email hello@our-perspective.com for more information. Class is limited to 12 participants. Learn more here.
FRAGMENTED by Karissa Murrell Myers will be livestreamed (more details TBA). Featuring performers Karissa Murrell Myers, Emily Marso, and Brennan Urbi, FRAGMENTED tells the story of K, a hapa (half Asian) girl growing up in Idaho who is following the rules of her conservative community: marriage, house, planning for kids. But her desire to be an actor burns in her heart, against her husband’s wishes. She decides to leave her hometown and her toxic marriage, and moves to Hawaii to get her masters in performance. After that, her entire life changes as she seeks to find out her true identity. Told in a series of explosive vignettes, this play explores family, politics, and the challenges and joys of being multicultural in America. Directed by Spencer Diedrick, assistant directed by Daniella Wheelock. Runs 60 min. More information on our website.
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July 2020 Newsletter

7/7/2020

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Warm greetings, friends of theatre. The world has certainly changed since we've last been in touch. Together, we're navigating a health pandemic and the fight for racial justice. The producers of Our Perspective: Asian American Plays stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and support the fight for the end of systemic racism. We understand that the concept of Asians as the "model minority" in America was a deliberate plan to suppress other people of color, especially Blacks. As an Asian American play development program, we believe that our stories can't be fully heard until we hear the stories of Blacks, Indigenous, other people of color, and the disenfranchised.

We support the creation of theatrical works that provoke conversation between all demographics, because dialogue is the access point of understanding. Join the conversations by tuning into our Virtual Theatre Artist Panels and by watching FRAGMENTED by Karissa Murrell Myers. Support the conversation by sponsoring a BIPOC writer to participate in our playwriting course and by donating to Our Perspective here. Thank you.
A Virtual Panel With Chicago AAPI Theatre Artists Round One
Ask a theater artist! Join some of Chicago's brightest in this special Q&A panel livesteamed on Facebook and OurPersepctive.com. Moderator Mia Park asks your questions about the industry, representation, and more. Submit your query here before July 12 and tune in July 15, 6-7PM CT.

We're truly honored to host these esteemed panelists. Brian Balcom is a disabled director. Christine Bunuan is a singer/actress. Preston Choi is a mixed race playwright. Angelíca Grace is a trans actor. Deanna L Myers is an educator/performer.
A Virtual Panel With Chicago AAPI Theatre Artists Round Two
Ask a theater artist! Join some of Chicago's brightest in this special Q & A session livesteamed on Facebook and OurPersepctive.com. Moderator Mia Park asks your questions about the industry, representation, and more. Submit your questions here and tune in.

Our esteemed panelists are TBA and can be seen August 12, 6-7PM CT.
BIPOC Playwrights Perspective: An Introduction

Craft, Voice and Vision: Creating Art, Creating Change. 
This introductory playwriting course taught by Sue Pak is designed for Chicago based BIPOC writers to develop their individual theatrical voice through writing a ten minute play.

We are at a moment in history when supporting and promoting traditionally marginalized voices is more crucial than ever. As BIPOC artists, we must resist systemic oppression, by actively creating and disseminating those stories that must be told.

September 15th-October 6th, 7-9PM, online. The course value is $120. If you're unable to pay full price, you may qualify for a sponsored scholarship or sliding scale tuition. Email hello@our-perspective.com for more information. Class is limited to 12 participants. Learn more here.
Karissa Murrell Myers is our 2020 Playwright in Residence and her play, FRAGMENTED will be performed one time on November 16, 2020. Venue TBD. ​Performing will be Emily Marso, Karissa Murrell Myers, and Brennan Urbi. Directed by Spencer Ryan Diedrick, assistant directed by Daniella Wheelock. ​Show runs 60 minutes.
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New Four-Week Playwriting Workshop Taught by Sue Pak Starting September 15th

7/1/2020

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Link to Sign Up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/112042030730

This introductory playwriting course is designed for Chicago based BIPOC writers to develop their individual theatrical voice through writing a ten minute play. Through the practice of writing and investigating works by and about playwrights of color, students will (1) learn the fundamentals of play construction and theory, (2) explore the elements of dramatic tension, and (3) develop a work that best expresses their authentic
voice.


By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Write a ten minute play using proper style and format.
2. Generate character-driven stories that will engage an audience.
3. Provide and receive constructive feedback in order to achieve their best work.

We are at a moment in history when supporting and promoting traditionally marginalized voices is more crucial than ever. As AAPI artists, we must resist systemic oppression, by actively creating and disseminating those stories that must be told.

The course is four classes, September 15th-October 6th, 7-9PM, with no drop-ins. We'll meet via Google Meet, you'll receive a link and details before the first class. The course value is $120. If you're unable to pay full price, you may qualify for a sponsored scholarship or sliding scale tuition. Email us for more information. Class is limited to 12 participants.​ Sign up here.
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Play Submissions, Internships, & Playwriting Workshops

1/29/2020

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Submit Your Play

​We continually accept play submissions from Asian American playwrights in the Midwest. Completed plays of all lengths that are ready to be read or produced are strongly preferred. The Our Perspective series is not intended to develop plays. Submit completed plays to hello@our-perspective.com. There is no limit or cost to the quantity of plays you submit and you may re-submit previous work.

✉ Email your play(s) to hello@our-perspective.com.


Internships Available
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Learn to produce play readings and plays. To be fully represented, we need to produce Asian American work. Focused, passionate, dedicated parties should email their résumé and Statement of Intention as to why you want to produce Asian American staged play readings and plays to hello@our-perspective.com. Join our team of Asian American producers, directors, and casting directors and let’s make magic! We can’t wait to work with you.

✉ Email your résumé and Statement of Intention to hello@our-perspective.com.
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2020 Playwriting Workshops

​Following the success of Our Perspective's previous playwriting workshops, we will continue to host playwriting workshops in 2020! You can add your email address to Our Perspective's mailing list and/or follow Our Perspective on Facebook to stay in the loop.

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Playwriting 101 for POC Part 3!

7/10/2019

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​Exciting news and as requested: HANA Center and Our Perspective: Asian American Play Readings present a follow up to “Playwriting 101 Workshop for POC!”

This donation based workshop is for those who wish to continue what we started at the Playwriting POCs workshop at The Goodman on May 16. We will review the basics of playwriting and build up to writing short plays and more. HANA center is kindly donating their space. Proceeds go to Sue Pak for her valuable time and wisdom. You may Zelle QuickPay her at spak1439@yahoo.com. Suggested donation is $20, but no person of color wanting to learn playwriting will be turned away.

And of course, please feel to bring a friend who might be interested in playwriting as well!
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Exciting news and as requested: HANA Center and Our Perspective: Asian American Play Readings present a follow up to “Playwriting 101 Workshop for POC”!

5/27/2019

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​This donation based workshop is for those who wish to continue what we started at the Playwriting POCs workshop at The Goodman on May 16th. We will review the basics of playwriting and build up to writing short plays and more. HANA center is kindly donating their space. Proceeds go to Sue Pak for her valuable time and wisdom. You may Zelle QuickPay her at spak1439@yahoo.com. Suggested donation is $20, but no person of color wanting to learn playwriting will be turned away.

And of course, please feel to bring a friend who might be interested in playwriting as well!
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Want to express your stories on stage?

3/7/2019

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​Learn the basics of playwriting and share your ideas, theatrically.

​Our Perspective: Asian American Play Readings presents this one time only workshop intended for People of Color who want an introduction to play writing. All proceeds benefit the Our Perspective play reading series produced by the 501c3 arts group, Asian Improv Arts Midwest. No prerequisites or experience required. Bring something to write with, digital or manual. Begin your playwriting career, here! Your name will be on a list at the door. To receive a tax donation letter for your donation, please email kioto@airmw.org.

​This 90 minute play writing intensive is lead by accomplished playwright and Northwestern University professor Susan H Pak. Susan is a Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright and Assistant Professor in Residence at Northwestern University in Qatar. She received an MFA in writing for the screen and stage at Northwestern University; she received both a BA in English and a JD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Her plays have been produced in New York,Chicago and Los Angeles and include: Marabar at Chicago Dramatists, Ghost Girl at the Workshop Theater, T.A.B. at New York’s Downtown Urban Theater Festival, and the Manhattan Repertory Theater Festival; Haters at New York’s Midtown International Theater Festival; Baby Shower at New York’s Network One Act Festival; Incredible Invisible at Chicago’s Bailiwick Director’s Fest; Ladies’ Man at Chicago Dramatists; and The Writers at Theater Unleashed in Los Angeles. Her full-length play Boys enjoyed a 12-week run at the Tinfish Theater in Chicago.
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Support Asian American Stories On Stage

11/5/2018

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