Theater Mu

As anti-Asian hate crimes increased by 339% across the United States, Theater Mu's mission of creating great performances born of arts, equity, and justice is more necessary than ever. This fight for visibility began back in 1992 with the very founding of Mu. Now, 30 years later, we proudly stand as the Midwest’s premier Asian American theater company as well as a Regional Cultural Treasure. Our collective voices and stories have gained power, the need for representation has grown deeper and more vital, and our journey toward a more equitable future continues.

In the past season alone:

• 200+ actors, directors, stage managers, designers, technicians, and teaching artists employed throughout the season
• 20+ artists were offered paid, on-the-job training to help create the next generation of Asian American theater makers
• 550+ students were served through Mu programs, engagements, and outreach such as school residencies, summer camps, post-show talkbacks

  
  

Theater Mu is ready to move into the next chapter of our legacy. To anyone who has been impacted by Theater Mu throughout the past 30 years, we invite you to join us in support of our Pearl Anniversary Season.

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We are done being “othered.” We belong. 

We are done being the “model minority.” We are complex and immense. 

We are done being seen as the “perpetual foreigner.” We are culture bearers and cultural creators.

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Together, we’re expanding knowledge of Asian American theater and cultivating the next generation of Asian American talent. 

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