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Muyehpen
Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.
The story of Muyehpen has been passed down for generations by the Knyaw (Karen) people of Burma. Known to be the most beautiful Knyaw woman in her time, and possessing supernatural powers, Muyehpen was kidnapped by the king of Siam and became a sacrifice. This is her narrative of resistance and resilience, which lives on today. Written by Ehkhudah Zar, this is the
first-ever theater production by a Knyaw playwright in the U.S. and shares the story of Muyehpen with a new generation.
This is a FREE community event, No reservation required. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
The play is performed in English.
There will be a talk with the playwright following the performance.
Muyephen is presented by Nobles County Integration Collaborative & Exposed Brick Theatre
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund and an appropriation from the MN State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.
This engagement is supported by the Southwest Initiative Foundation; and by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Press About Muyehpen:
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/muyehpen-at-exposed-brick-theatre/
The story of Muyehpen has been passed down for generations by the Knyaw (Karen) people of Burma. Known to be the most beautiful Knyaw woman in her time, and possessing supernatural powers, Muyehpen was kidnapped by the king of Siam and became a sacrifice. This is her narrative of resistance and resilience, which lives on today. Written by Ehkhudah Zar, this is the
first-ever theater production by a Knyaw playwright in the U.S. and shares the story of Muyehpen with a new generation.
This is a FREE community event, No reservation required. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
The play is performed in English.
There will be a talk with the playwright following the performance.
Muyephen is presented by Nobles County Integration Collaborative & Exposed Brick Theatre
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund and an appropriation from the MN State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.
This engagement is supported by the Southwest Initiative Foundation; and by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Press About Muyehpen:
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/muyehpen-at-exposed-brick-theatre/