Back by Popular Demand!
Our critically acclaimed production AAPI HEROES returns for an open run.
Experience the power and beauty of AAPI stories every last Sunday of the month at Arts on Site, starting June 30th, 2024.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey!
Show Dates and Times:
June 30, 2024 at 11:30am and 1:30pm
July 28, 2024 at 11:30am and 1:30pm
August 25, 2024 at 11:30am and 1:30pm
September 29, 2024 at 11:30am and 1:30pm
Read what critics are saying about AAPI HEROES
“…duet was a gorgeous inspiration of the goddess Nüwa, and left the audience to wonder how the world would progress after the creation of this first human in their world.”
Dive into an enchanting evening with AAPI HEROES, where we follow our young explorer, Kai, on a captivating journey across time. This vibrant performance, rich in dance and storytelling, inspired by iconic Asian Figures such as Anna May Wong, Hollywood's first Chinese American star, and Bruce Lee, a legend in martial arts and philosophy. It also brings to life the mythic NuWa, Goddess of Creation, and the global K-pop phenomenon. The performance invites you on a journey filled with stories that illuminate the strength and resilience inherent in the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Join us for an evening that not only entertains but also pays homage and celebrates the vibrant legacy of Asian American history!
Director and Choreographer: Jessica Chen
Creative Producer: Fran Kirmser
Composer and Sound Designer: PaprTape
Dancers: Carl Ponce Cubero, Chieh Hsiung, Maya Lam, and Sumire Ishige
Thank You to our JCP Sponsors!
*AAPI HEROES: MYTHS AND LEGENDS is funded by the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) through the NYS AAPI Community Fund and sponsored by The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) through their Creative Space Grant initiative.
*JCP Programs are made possible with funds from NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, Amerivision Inc, and Dance/NYC Dance Advancement Fund.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Director and Choreographer: Jessica Chen (she/her) is an American dancer, choreographer, founder of J CHEN PROJECT. She uses her art as a vehicle for storytelling and social impact. A survivor of a near-fatal car accident, Chen uses movement to heal and understand the human experience. Her work has been presented at NYFW at MoMA, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and the World Expo-USA Pavilion in Shanghai. As a 2021 GALLIM Moving Women Artist-in-Residence, 2021 DLNY Choreographer, and 2021-2022 Artist-in-Residence at MOCA, she continues to inspire and create opportunities for marginalized communities through the arts.
Creative Producer: Fran Kirmser is a Tony Award winning producer in both musical and play categories and recently produced Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ on Broadway. Fran served as a Tony Voter from 2014 to 2020. She is deeply committed to facilitating the work of emerging artists to stage and is the author of A Life In Dance which is required reading in universities across the country. www.frankirmser.com
Sound Designer: Tony Yang, 楊伯翊 (Yáng•bó•yì), aka PaprTape, is a multi-genre composer, sound designer, and musician known for combining traditional and modern techniques. He began his career in Asia, winning first place in the International Floral Expo Remix Competition and producing the top-charting girl group, Six.S. He has since composed and produced for top brands and artists worldwide including Philip Glass, Burberry, Guggenheim Museum in New York.
*J CHEN PROJECT Programs are made possible by the New York State Council for the Arts (NYSCA) with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), Dance/NYC, Amerivision Inc, and Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) through the NYS AAPI Community Fund. Without their continued backing, we would not be able to bring our passion for dance and storytelling to life.