Showcasing the work of Asian-American theatre artists through performance, outreach and educational programming
2024 DISCOVER:
New Musicals
2024 DISCOVER: New Musicals
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National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) is so excited to resurrect an oldie but goodie program this year—"Discover: New Musicals," a showcase of short musicals by new and emerging artists, including Michelle Rocqet, and artistic teams Lezlie Wade/Daniel Green, and Momo Akashi/Julio Vaquero Ramos.
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This one-time evening performance will be presented at:
Theater 315
315 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
Monday, October 14 at 7:30pm
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This Equity Approved Showcase will feature work from many talented artists from our community, including the direction of Austin Ku, Darren Lee, and Lainie Sakakura; and the musical direction of Daniel Green, Dan Pardo, and Luka Marinkovic.
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The cast includes: Bebe Browning*, Ethan Yaheen-Moy Chan, Andrew Cristi*, Christine Toy Johnson*, MinJi Kim*, Whit K. Lee*, Kelvin Moon Loh*, Cameron Miya, Avery Meier, Rommmel Pierre O'Choa*, Yuki Ozeki*, Sarah Pesek*, Hazel Anne Raymundo*, Alex Sanchez, Tommy Scrivens, James Seol*, Kevin Shiu*, and Viet Vo*.
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Don't miss the re-emergence of this exciting NAAP program, designed to showcase AAPI writers, composers, performers, and creatives. We hope to see you there!
*appearing through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.
About the musicals
Everest
EVEREST, by the writing team Momo Akashi & Julio Vaquero Ramos, is a musical about ambition and sacrifice. As the story unfolds, Kaytee learns more about her father's ambitions and the costs associated with them.
The Tale of the Bronze Bowl
A musical by the team Lezlie Wade/Daniel Green begins when the honorable magistrate, Fat Choy, takes a bronze bowl from a beggar. Little does he realize that it will become his greatest prize and his worst nightmare.
Youngmee
Youngmee, by Michelle Rocqet, is about a Korean-American family who, after a tragic family incident, uproots their lives from Los Angeles and relocates to a tiny tourist trap in Southwest Colorado. A show about grief, joy, and honoring our past.