Silencing Stigma

A collaboration with the Asian American Studies program of the University of Illinois-Chicago on themes about mental health among Asian Americans. The performance takes a closer look at the intricate stories and lives of characters as they deal with the multilayered challenges that come with being Asian American. The performance weaves together the social, emotional and psychological complexities of the Asian American experience as it relates to issues of race, gender, class and mental health. April 4th, 4pm at James Stukel Towers Auditorium.

Directed by Louie Pascasio and Daisy Castro.

From the original scripts of
Zaineb Abdulla
Tierra Booker
Raymond Cook
JR Ellasos
Maggie Mui
Jenny Paik
Alley Salvador

Performed by
JR Ellasos
Joey Flores
George Infantado
Zaynab Khadem
Ramona Kywe
Ginger Leopoldo
Larry Leopoldo
Annmarie Tabo