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STORIES FROM CHINATOWN: a living theater project
DESCRIPTION
Presented in conjunction with the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and the University of Washington School of Drama, this innovative and exploratory theater conference traverses through the heart of Seattle's Chinatown. History and memory come alive through site-specific theatrical performances, new works by local Asian American playwrights, and a discussion panel on Asian American Theater with top Seattle-based theater artists. There will also be a dim sum luncheon featuring keynote remarks by Philip Kan Gotanda, award winning playwright and seminal figure in the Asian American Theater movement.
LOCATIONS
This day long conference event runs from 11:30am-4:30pm and begins at New Hong Kong Restaurant for a luncheon reception with Mr. Gotanda. Following the luncheon, conference members will be divided into audience groups and rotate between site-specific theatre locations inside the West Kong Yick Building and Chong Wa Chinese School. This event involves a moderate level of walking and ability to climb stairs.
INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE
- Full dim sum luncheon (vegetarian option available)
- Keynote address by American playwright Philip Kan Gotanda
- Three site-specific theater performances inside the historic West Kong Yick Building and Chong Wa Chinese School
- Panel discussion with leading Seattle Asian American theatre artists
- All day access pass to the Wing Luke Museum
- Free reserved parking in Pacific Rim Center parking garage
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Day of conference parking is available free of charge inside the Pacific Rim Center parking garage on S. Jackson Street (accessible off of 10th Ave S). After parking, take the elevator down to New Hong Kong Restaurant located on the second commercial floor. Signs and volunteers will direct you to the restaurant.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full conference itinerary provided to guests upon check in. Tickets are non-refundable. If you wish to transfer your ticket to another person, please contact ewu2@uw.edu.
DONATING
Ticket sales cover most, but not all of the costs to make this incredible conference possible. Please consider making a donation at our GoFundMe account:
Click Here To Donate
By donating today you are supporting:
- More student level tickets for the event
- Advertisement in local schools and around Seattle
- Compensation to local Chinatown/International District businesses for use of their spaces and more
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LocationNew Hong Kong Restaurant (View)
900 S Jackson St, 2nd Fl, Pacific Rim Building
Seattle , WA 98104
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 16 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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