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ÁCCENTEDKrysada Phounsiri & Saymoukda Duangphouxay VongsayLao writers Krysada Phounsiri and Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay converse with hosts Viet Thanh Nguyen and Philip Nguyen.
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Krysada Phounsiri is a Lao American award winning poet, professional dancer, optical engineer, and photographer. He graduated from UC Berkeley with a Physics & Astrophysics double major. He minored in Creative Writing with a focus on poetry. His poetry has been featured in various publications like the Journal of Southeast Asian American Education, SEARAC 40 & Forward, and San Diego Poetry Together anthology. He has authored two poetry books: "Dance Among Elephants," 2015, which takes readers...2024-09-1345 min
Twin Cities Theater ChatS1E8 Mainstage: The Kung Fu Zombies Saga with Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay and Michelle de JoyaLaura Van Zandt (Bite-Sized Beet) joins us to chat with playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay and actor Michelle de Joya about Theater Mu's The Kung Fu Zombies Saga: Shaman Warrior and Cannibals, running July 20 - August 13, 2023 at the Luminary Arts Center.From Theater Mu's website: "The Kung Fu Zombies Saga: Shaman Warrior & Cannibals brings us to a world overrun by zombies—“and these motherf— know kung fu.” In the first act, shaman warrior Arun must fight the demons inside and out as she tries to rescue her sister with the help of the Mo...2023-07-1841 min
Jearlyn SteeleAn Array of Art to Make You FeelOn this week's edition of Center Stage, Jearlyn welcomes the following guests on the program: Jazz vocalist/songwriter Leslie Vincent "The Kung Fu Zombies Saga: Shaman Warrior & Cannibals" playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston 2023-07-1734 min
Geeks Without GodEpisode 573 – Kung-Fu ZombiesThis week we bring back friend of the show Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay to talk about her Kung-Fu Zombie saga, which will be opening at Theater Mu in the Twin Cities later this month. We got a sneak peek at the script that is filled with fight scenes, blood, and insightful commentary about refugees. It’s gonna be a great show and while we know many of our listeners aren’t local. we hope anyone who has a chance to check it out buys tickets!
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Geeks Without GodEpisode 573 – Kung-Fu ZombiesThis week we bring back friend of the show Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay to talk about her Kung-Fu Zombie saga, which will be opening at Theater Mu in the Twin Cities later this month. We got a sneak peek at the script that is filled with fight scenes, blood, and insightful commentary about refugees. It’s gonna be a great show and while we know many of our listeners aren’t local. we hope anyone who has a chance to check it out buys tickets!
2023-07-1100 minGeeks Without GodEpisode 572 – Kung-Fu ZombiesThis week we bring back friend of the show Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay to talk about her Kung-Fu Zombie saga, which will be opening at Theater Mu in the Twin Cities later this month. We got a sneak peek at the script that is filled with fight scenes, blood, and insightful commentary about refugees. It’s gonna be a great show and while we know many of our listeners aren’t local. we hope anyone who has a chance to check it out buys tickets!
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Life in Our SkinEpisode 25: Mother of Pearl | Saymoukda Duangphouxay VongsayOn the banks of Thailand, a pregnant mother crossed the river to a nearby refugee camp. Soon after, she gave birth to a girl she named Saymoukda – a name originating from a dream. Saymoukda spent her early childhood years in the refugee camp before immigrating to St. Paul, Minnesota. Growing up in public housing, Saymoukda was a natural connector between her family and her new community. Saymoukda, like her mother, had a grand imagination and stories would later contribute to her work as a playwright, poet, and author. In Episode 25, we welcome Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay.
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Writers RevealedSmelling “American” with Penelope Lowder and Saymoukda Duangphouxay VongsayIn this month’s hilarious episode of Writers Revealed, we hear from two prolific LA writers, Penelope Lowder & Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay, about how family, history, and culture affects our writing and vice versa. Also, there’s a lot of Jean Nate. Moderated by EDI coordinator & facilitator, L. Trey Wilson. This Month Penelope Lowder reads outloud from her book, ‘Three Seconds of Hell’ entitled ‘Sixth Floor Showdown’ which takes a look at how colorism is rooted in hatred and can lead to violence Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay reads out loud from a collection of her own poems. L. Trey d...2022-06-211h 00
The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreAAPAC: Using Data to Impact VisibilityIn this Episode:What is the economic impact of racism on BIPOC actors?Guest host Angel Desai joins Collective members Sophie Peyton and Lipica Shah to discuss this, AAPAC - The Asian American Performers Action Coalition's origins, and more findings in AAPAC's annual Visibility Report.Follow #AAPACnyc to read the new 2018-2019 #VisibilityReport dropping...SOON. Referenced in This Episode:AAPAC's WebsiteTo read the report click here. To donate to this work continuing click here.Et...2021-06-041h 00The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatrePossibilities of Native TheaterIn this Episode: Four Native artists, Larissa FastHorse, Ty Defoe, and Collective Members Oogie Push, and Sequoia Hauck, all gather to dream and scheme the possibilities of Native Theater.Referenced in This Episode: - Larissa's Website - Ty's Website- Indigenous Directions - Wonderlust Productions- Theatre Talk with Oogie- Just Keep Living Film - Auntie Oogie PresentsMusic by: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provid...2021-05-211h 09The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatrePerfectionism Is a Myth, Unless You're A Young Woman of ColorIn this Episode: Sequoia Hauck and Oogie Push put a call to action for listeners to be authentically themselves. They share their experiences of being Native womxn storytellers while discussing the article Perfectionism Is a Myth, Unless You’re A Young Woman of Color by Malavika Kannan.Referenced in This Episode: - Theatre Talk with Oogie - Just Keep Living Film Music by: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wf...2021-05-0746 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreSpecial Episode - Collective LiberationIn this Episode: AnaSofía Villanueva and Sophie Peyton hold space for the recent murders of Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo, and Ma’Khia Bryant and call on listeners to practice collective liberation. Lipica Shah and Lilia Houshmand share resources of movements and ways to take action in linking our inextricably linked movements.Referenced in This Episode:- Community Safety Education “Enough Is Enough” ReportEducational MaterialsPolicy ChangeThe BREATHE ActBlack Lives Matter Legislative WorkThe Working Families PartyNix the 6Public DemonstrationSafety Mobile JusticeThe Official Peace and Healing for Darnella Fund- Stop AAPI...2021-04-2356 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreReclaim and Reshape Higher EducationIn this Episode: Tia Jemison, AnaSofía Villanueva, and Cambria Hererra strategize how to reclaim and reshape higher education! They discuss ways of teaching against the cannon, cultural competency, approaches for de-colonizing the classroom, and advice for students/future theater leaders.The article being discussed is "Training Theatre Students of Colour in the United States" by Kaja Dunn, Daphnie Sicre, and Sharrell D. Luckett. Referenced in This Episode: - Trans in College Musical Theatre: How Can I Hope for a Future That I Don’t See?- B...2021-04-091h 03The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreSpecial Episode - We Stand in Solidarity with the AAPI CommunityIn this Episode:The Collective is outraged by the erasure, racism, and violence that Asian communities have faced throughout the entire history of this country and the recent increase of anti-AAPI hate. We will be releasing a special episode this Friday to amplify a few statements from Asian American theater organizations, provide resources on how to support and take action, and to hold space for Asian communities. #StopAAPIHate #StopAsianHateIf you are a member of the Asian community, we hold space for you today and every day. Please take care of yourself. If you need...2021-04-0224 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre"From Nicety to Necessity"In this Episode: Sophie Peyton, Oogie Push, and Sequoia Hauck discuss Jack Reuler's article "From Nicety to Necessity." Was theater ever just a 'nicety'? Who is it a necessity for?Referenced in This Episode:- Auntie Oogie Presents- Wonderlust Productions - Full Circle Theatre Company Music by:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wfKbVnW4GcoFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/too-sweet––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre is a collective of theater artists from...2021-03-1956 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreTowards A New Theatre ModelIn this Episode: Shalonia Wonch, AnaSofía Villanueva, and Lipica Shah talk about AnaSofía's article "Towards a New Theatre Model" which is the 1st in her Power Dynamic Series from a Mixed-Raced Latina's Perspective. They start by discussing and defining the product alongside the predominant operational and business structure. As they discuss the flaws in our current system they start to reflect on changes they would like to see, as well as, changes they see other theatre's are experimenting with. Referenced in This Episode: - Cal-Shakes2021-03-051h 13The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreTrans and Queer BIPOC to the Front!In this Episode: Alex Reed and Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi center on the article, “Trans and Queer BIPOC to the Front!” from the 12 Days of Watchmas from We See You White American Theater. They discuss how Trans identity informs their work, representation vs tokenism, creating a safe and healthy space for Trans/Queer BIPOC artists, and the part that regional theater plays in upholding white supremacy.Referenced in This Episode: Black Trans Prayer Book Lady Dane's Website Donate to Lady...2021-02-191h 04The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping TheatreThe Arts in CrisisIn this Episode: Lilia Houshmand, Vahishta Vafadari, and Lipica Shah discuss the New York Times article "A 'Great Cultural Depression' Looms for Legions of Unemployed Performers" alongside "The Arts Are in Crisis. Here's How Joe Biden Can Help." They share with us their personal experiences of loss and discuss how things could be moving forward! Referenced in This Episode: Be an Arts Hero FancyDress Etsy Shop Music by:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wfKbVnW4GcoF...2021-02-051h 05The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre"Re-framing and Re-containing"In this Episode: Cambria Herrera, Lilia Houshmand, and Sophie Peyton use Howlround's article, "Re-framing and Re-containing" as a touchstone to talk about the collective's core agreements, America's inherent hierarchical system, and how the emergence of conversing on intimacy direction has affected our sense of safety in the theatre.Music by:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wfKbVnW4GcoFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/too-sweet––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre is a collective of theater artists from various identities, disciplines, and from across the country will take a critical...2021-01-2255 minThe Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre"What Dream Cast May Come"In this Episode: Alex Reed, AnaSofía Villanueva and Shalonia Wonch discuss the American Theatre Magazine's recent article, "What Dream Casts May Come." We imagine new ways of flipping the script on the canon and with casting, the importance of representation, and question where theater leaders should be putting their efforts in implementing true equity beyond the stage.Music by: ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Too Sweet — IVAAVI [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/wfKbVnW4GcoFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/too-sweet––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––The Collective Perspective: Reclaiming and Reshaping Theatre is a collective of theater artists from various iden...2021-01-081h 01
Conversations from the BarnA conversation with Saymoukda VongsaySaymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay is a Lao American writer. She was born in a refugee camp in Nongkhai, Thailand and immigrated to Minnesota in 1985. Because of her unique background, her work is focused on creating tools and spaces for the amplification of refugee voices through poetry, theater, and experimental cultural production. Recorded at the end of her 2020 Artist Retreat, listen in on our conversation about her new play, zombies and cannibals, and spirits of the land.2020-08-2018 min
The Bánh Mì ChroniclesI Am A Refugenius w/ Saymoukda Vongsay(S2, EP 12) For this week's episode of The Banh Mi Chronicles Podcast centering on the theme "1975", Lao American writer and playwright Saymoukda Vongsay aka "Refugenius" joins in as a guest and shares her family's migration journey from Laos to Minnesota after the Laos Civil War. She shares her experience growing up with the Lao community in Minnesota, the process of finding her voice through spoken word / poetry, and creating plays centered on the Lao experience in the theatre community. She recently received a large grant from the Mellon fund that will fund her work as a full-time playwright. In this...2020-05-101h 21
Alive@825Refugenius - Saymoukda Duangphouxay VongsayThis week host Chris Wilbourn has an depth talk with renowned writer, artist, and activist Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay. Co-produced by Chris Wilbourn, Sarah Nichols and MK Nguyen. 2020-05-0800 minAlive@825Alive@825 episode 2 trailerIn episode two of Alive@825 we talk to writer Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay about just about everything. Here's a sneak peek. 2020-05-0600 min
The Pratfalls podcastSaymoukda Vongsay | The Pratfalls podcast “I think people connected with me better… because I was honest.” In this episode, Saymoukda Vongsay aka Mooks talks about being a refugee, nicknames, transitioning from being a poet to a playwright and why she's totally fine with always being labeled a Lao artist. Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay is an award-winning Lao American poet, playwright, and cultural producer. She was born in a refugee camp in Nongkhai, Thailand and currently lives in Minnesota. She created the REFUGENIUS brand and identity in 1993 when she decided to pursue ART as a career. REFUGENIUS is a portmanteau of REFUGEE and GENI...2016-09-2556 min