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Things are changing for disability representation in the theater world and beyond. For instance, Netflix’s recent series, “All the Light We Cannot See,” features blind actor Aria Mia Loberti.

Theater Mu is hosting the AAPI Generations Conference, an event celebrating 30 years of fostering Asian American and Pacific Islander theater, promoting intergenerational dialogues, and encouraging inclusive participation.

"Antigone" translation runs a taut, action-filled 75 minutes.

"Antigone" translation runs a taut, action-filled 75 minutes.

Critics picks for entertainment in the week ahead.

​​​​​​​Amidst the extraordinary landscape of Chile's Atacama desert, two strangers search for the long-lost remains of their children, 'disappeared' victims of the brutal Pinochet regime. In their quest for closure, they traverse Chile's history to examine the opposing views and actions that tore families and countries apart. Their mythic journey explores the transformative possibilities that can lead from transgression to remorse, reparation, forgiveness, and redem...

Theater Mu tackles the pandemic and anti-Asian hate As part of AAPI Heritage Month, Theater Mus "New Eyes Festival" will feature short plays in response to the rise of anti-Asian violence. Author: Heidi Wigdahl Updated: 6:23 PM CDT April 29, 2021 ST PAUL, Minn. — When Lily Tung Crystal came on as artistic director for Theater Mu — the second largest Asian American theater company in the nation — she had no idea the challenges that would come with it. "The p...