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BAAYORK LEE ACTOR | DANCER | CHOREOGRAPHER
Baayork Lee has performed in a multitude of Broadway shows and created the role of Connie in A Chorus Line. Her directing and choreography credits also include: The King and I, Bombay Dreams (national tours); R&H’s Cinderella (NYC Opera); Barnum (Australia); Carmen Jones (Kennedy Center); Porgy and Bess, Jesus Christ Superstar (European tours); Gypsy; and A New Brain. She has also choreographed shows including: Miss Saigon (KC Starlight); Mack and Mabel (Shaw Festival); Animal Crackers, South Pacific(Helen Hayes nominations), Coconuts, Camelot, and Damn Yankees all at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. She was the resident choreographer for the Washington Opera; Goya with Plácido Domingo, Sly with José Carreras, and The Merry Widow are just a few of her opera credits.
Through her nonprofit organization, National Asian Artists Project (NAAP), Baayorks’ vision includes educating, cultivating, and stimulating audiences and artists of Asian descent through the many programs the company offers. The organization has produced Oklahoma!, Carousel, Hello Dolly!, OLIVER!, and Honor (NAAP’s first collaboration with Prospect Theatre Company) with all Asian American casts. Baayork has made it a large part of her mission to educate aspiring artists in musical theater. She has created musical theater schools in Seoul, Korea and Tokyo, Japan, as well as a theater club at the Yung Wing Elementary School (PS 124) in Chinatown, NYC. Most recently, Baayork was the recipient of the 2017 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award.
ROBERTA UNO THEATER DIRECTOR/WRITER | CULTURAL ORGANIZER
Roberta Uno is a theater director, writer, and national arts leader. She is the Director of Arts in a Changing America, a national project on changing demographics and the arts based at the California Institute of the Arts. She was the Program Officer and then Senior Program Officer for Arts and Culture at the Ford Foundation from 2002-2015. From 1979-2002, she was the founder and Artistic Director of the New WORLD Theater, a theater dedicated to the work of artists of color, at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Professor of directing and dramaturgy in the university’s Department of Theater. As a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, she directed, produced, presented, and dramaturged over 200 works at New WORLD Theater. Her publications include The Color Of Theater: Race, Culture, and Contemporary Performance (Continuum Press, 2002) and Unbroken Thread: Plays by Asian American Women (UMass Press, 1993). She is the editor of new editions of Monologues for Actors of Color: Women and Monologues for Actors of Color: Men (Routledge, 2015) and the recently released Contemporary Plays by Women of Color: An Anthology (Routledge, 2017). She was inducted into the College of American Theater Fellows in 2014 and has been recognized for her leadership at New WORLD Theater through numerous awards including from the Association for Performing Arts Presenters, the Association for Theater in Higher Education, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Her efforts in philanthropy to build a diverse American arts sector have been recognized by awards from 651 Arts, Chen Dance, Cornerstone Theater, the First People’s Fund, the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture, and the National Black Theater.
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JYOTHI NATARAJAN 2017 WAI LOOK AWARD
Jyothi Natarajan is an editor and writer based in Brooklyn. She is Editorial Director at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, an alternative arts space devoted to literature at the intersection of race, migration, and social justice. At AAWW, she oversees the editorial direction of AAWW’s online magazines and manages The Margins Fellowship for emerging Asian American creative writers. Her writing has appeared in the anthology Good Girls Marry Doctors (Aunt Lute, 2016) as well as in The Caravan. For the past eight years, Jyothi has volunteered with and served on the board of IndyKids, a volunteer- led social justice-oriented youth journalism initiative. Since 2016, she has served as IndyKids’ director.
ABOUT THE WAI LOOK AWARD Established in 2011, the Wai Look Award for Outstanding Service to the Arts is a tribute to the life and work of Wai Look, who served on the Asian American Arts Alliance’s board of directors from 1999 until her death in December 2010. She spent most of her career in the arts, as an administrator and in artist services, and devoted herself to helping others. Ms. Look also strongly believed in the importance of volunteering, which was reflected in both her personal and professional life. The award is given annually to an Asian American who is making a significant contribution to the arts by demonstrating a commitment to outstanding service, advocacy, and/or leadership.
SHOEY SUN 2017 JADIN WONG AWARD
Shoey Sun was born in China and moved to Houston, TX when she was 8, where her parents encouraged her take dance lessons. Shoey studied Political Science and Chinese Language at NYU; during this time, she co-founded a hip hop dance team, EPIC Motion Dance Company, now celebrating its 10th year. Shoey has featured in shows for Icona Pop, Pharrell, McQ by Alexander McQueen, APAP Dance Festival, and has studied and worked with choreographers Rhapsody James, Fatima Robinson, Brice Mousset, Dana Foglia, Nadine Bommer, and more. In 2015, she co-founded | vessels |, a project based movement-theater company with long time collaborator Kris Seto. Their work has been featured in Mare Nostrum Element’s Emerging Choreographers Series, White Wave Dance Festival, Idaco NYC dance festival, New York Fashion Week, and INSITU Dance Festival. Shoey is a dance lecturer at LaGuardia Community College.
ABOUT THE JADIN WONG AWARD Established in 2014, the Jadin Wong Award is intended to recognize an emerging Asian American dancer whose work shows strong potential for greater achievement and who hopes to make a significant impact on the Asian American artistic community as a whole. This award is a tribute to the life and work of renowned Chinese American actress, dancer, and comedienne Jadin Wong (1913–2010). Ms. Wong, a pioneer and innovator of Asian American performing arts, had performed at San Francisco’s legendary all-Asian nightclub, Forbidden City; toured throughout America, Europe, and Asia; appeared on Broadway; and founded Jadin Wong Management to help cast more Asian talent in significant roles. The award is administered by the Alliance with support from the New York Community Trust.
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PAWAN BENJAMIN 2017 VAN LIER FELLOW IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Pawan Benjamin, a saxophonist, flautist, and composer, started his musical training at a young age in Madison, Wisconsin, receiving guidance and mentorship from jazz luminaries such as bassist Richard Davis, saxophonist Hanah Jon Taylor, and AACM founder Roscoe Mitchell. In 2006 he left Wisconsin to attend the Manhattan School of Music, where he plunged headfirst into the diverse music scene of New York City, performing and recording with musicians from around the globe and across genres, ranging from jazz, hip hop, Nepali folk, and Indian classical music. Pawan has collaborated with artists such as Roscoe Mitchell, Ranjit Barot, Taufiq Qureshi, Marc Cary, Rez Abbasi, Bill T. Jones, and many others. His performance credits stretch across the globe at venues including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC), the Rose Theater, Celebrate Brooklyn, the National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai, India, the Bimhuis in Amsterdam, and countless other venues.
ROB RUSLI 2017 VAN LIER FELLOW IN MUSIC COMPOSITION
Robert Rusli is an artist, film composer, and rap music maker. He has written music for many films, including the feature Good Game, which won Best Original Score at the 2015 IndieCapitol Film Festival; as well as two new feature films: Corridor Four, being released in 2017, and Moko Jumbie, which recently premiered at Los Angeles Film Festival 2017. He collaborated with artist Casey Tang on a Sinofuturist soundscape for his Untitled (Rivers) video installation, exhibited at the Queens Museum, and frequently collaborates with poet and drag performer Wo Chan. He composed music and sound design for Wo Chan’s WHITE FLAG/WHITE FACE; and together they created I <3 U ALWAYS 4EVER, a performance art piece combining pop music, drag, and an emotional soundscape threading interviews with people of color about loss and separation, which premiered at BAM Next Wave Festival. Rob has worked on various experimental rap projects that have been featured on Tinymixtapes, Okayplayer, BBC6, Earmilk, Twitch, and Said the Gramophone. Through his most recent rap project, OHYUNG, Rob released an EP titled Yellow Jesus. He has performed at SOB’s, Trans-Pecos, and collaborated with rapper Kool AD on his 2016 mixtape Peyote Karaoke.
ABOUT THE VAN LIER FELLOWSHIPS The Van Lier fellowships aim to develop the careers and creative practice of early-career, individual Asian American artists living in New York City, age 30 or younger, whose work shows outstanding promise. With support from the New York Community Trust, the Alliance will grant Van Lier fellowships to artists in the disciplines of Theater (Acting and Directing), Music (Performance and Composition), and Visual Art (Artmaking and Curation) over the next three years; in 2017-18, the Alliance is recognizing music artists in the categories of Performance and Composition. Created by the will of Sally Van Lier, the Trust carries out Edward and Sally Van Liers’ legacy of arts appreciation by supporting arts groups and training programs to provide education, training, or other support.
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ELENA CHANG
Elena Chang is the Associate Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) at Theatre Communications Group. There she supports TCG’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative, including work with theaters of color, facilitating conversations within the ED&I National Institute and co-organizing screenings around the Legacy Leaders of Color Video Project. Previously, Chang served as program director of the Asian American Arts Alliance, where she was responsible for the development, design/communications, and management of all artist- focused programs. She was honored for her arts and LGBTQ advocacy work with Asian Pride Project by the White House Asian American and Pacific Islander Champions of Change Initiative. She received a BFA in Theater from Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts. AWARD DESIGNER
BUNDITH PHUNSOMBATLERT
Bundith Phunsombatlert is a media artist living and working in NYC. Through media art projects, he designs systems for sharing and communicating with the viewer that explore and transform fact-based orientation to imagination. This parallels his migration between traditional and new media, as well as from his native Thailand to his current home in the US. Furthermore, by interpreting the transformative space in which the state of being and becoming meet in interactive art, his artwork offers a unique concept of “new” media art. For Phunsombatlert, “new” media is defined not only by the use of technology, but also by the way each individual (himself included) can connect personal background and cultural identity to transform history globally.
The concept of the 2017 awards, Returning Dialogue: Fragments of Blue and White Porcelain, takes form using fragmented porcelain pieces with digitally transferred illustrations referencing historical photographs of Asian Americans. The deconstructed porcelain here implies the state of beginning, pushing the boundaries beyond the standard set of rules, and the ability to be transformed through the effect of the surrounding space.
Originally from China, blue and white porcelain has a long multicultural history through innovation, trade, and exchange. Cobalt blue, imported from the Middle East, was incorporated into the innovation of porcelain in China to create what is now known as “blue and white porcelain” and was dispersed extensively through the 14th century. Eventually it was in special production by order only for exclusive clients from the West, until the establishment of a porcelain factory in Europe in the 18th century. As a result, this blue and white porcelain embodies innumerable complex social and political implications that are interwoven into its history. Parallel to the migration of this artifact, Returning Dialogue: Fragments of Blue and White Porcelain aims to trace the lives of Asian migrants through the ceramic form that originated in Asia, migrants who were also absorbed and transformed by the journey of time into new environments. 7 PERFORMERS
PUA ALI’I ‘ILIMA O NUIOKA
Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima o Nuioka is the New York City extension of Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima, the halau hula (school of traditional Hawaiian dance) founded by Vicky Holt Takamine in 1977. The halau was named by Vicky’s kumu hula (master hula teacher), Maiki Aiu Lake. It means Royal ‘Ilima Blossom, alluding to Vicky’s graduation from Maiki’s Papa ‘Ilima, the ‘Ilima class, and as a descendant from Hawaiian royalty. Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima o Nuioka has performed at the Prince Lot Festival in Honolulu, HI, the La MaMa Moves Festival, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Millennium Stage, Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out Festival, and various New York City venues. Tonight’s performances feature Carol Lau, Jojo Cole, Shelby Joy Cole, Claudia Goddard, Kiku Sakai, Sara Saltman, Lotus Wong, and Stacey Young.
Our master teacher Kumu Vicky Holt Takamine graduated as kumu hula through the ‘uniki rituals of hula from Maiki Aiu Lake, in August, 1975. Vicky received her BA and MA in Dance Ethnology from the University of Hawai’i. She is a hula authority, having served as a judge for the Merrie Monarch Festival competition over 10 times, and is an advocate for the protection of Native Hawaiian rights. She is the co-founder and executive director of PA’I Foundation, an arts and culture organization established to preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian cultural traditions for future generations.
KELLY TSAI
Kelly Tsai is an award-winning writer, performer, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn. In 2017, Kelly received a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship in Nonfiction Literature (memoir) and was a poet-in- residence for the Taipei Poetry Festival. Kelly’s spoken word poetry has been featured at over 700 performances worldwide including the White House, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Apollo Theater, BAM, HBO’s East of Main Street: Asians Aloud, and three seasons of HBO’s Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry. Her theatrical work has been developed and presented by Ars Nova, Downtown Urban Theater Festival, Museum of Chinese in America, Brooklyn Museum, BRIC, El Museo del Barrio, Culture Project, University of California-Santa Cruz Rainbow Theater, and more.
DAVID THAI (DJ SHAKEZ)
David Thai (dj shakez) grew up in Brentwood, Long Island and has been DJing for 10+ years. Growing up in the 90s, hip hop and R&B— from dance to style—were major cultural influences. Shakez has held residencies from the Lower East Side (Foundation) to Midtown (Aspen Social) and has played at events for community organizations such as APEX, Chinese-American Planning Council, Taiwanese American Professionals, and the Singapore Tourism Board. On weekdays, David works at an advertising agency specializing in search engine marketing. For Shakez, DJing is a passion and the ability to get people moving and having a fun time is a joyous feeling. IG: @djshakez; Spotify: david shakez thai
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THANK YOU The Asian American Arts Alliance gratefully acknowledges our 35th Anniversary Benefit supporters:
BENEFIT COMMITTEE David Henry Hwang, Honorary Chair Tara Gupta Ravi Rajan & Lucy Yates Janice Won, Co-Chair Amy Hau Athena Robles & G. Richard Dodge, Jr. Rocky Chin & May Ying Chen, Co-Chairs Leslie Kuo Beesham A. Seecharan Hong Qu, Co-Chair Kathleen Wah Lee Mark Swicegood Aparna Balaraman Ronald D. Lee Helen Wan Eveline Chang Mei Hua Society Cindy Zhou Anita Chiu Ron Ostermann
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Alliance wishes to thank the following for their support and services this evening: Angus Davidson | Event Manager Jiana Odland | Stage Manager Vichet Chum, Tina Hsiao-Tung Huang, Yu Chien Lu | Production Assistants Gil Seo | Photography Molly Gorin, Grace Kang, Tony Vo | Food Service Sharon Atkins, Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia | Silent Auction Fitch Group | Printing (Le) Poisson Rouge
ARTIST AMBASSADORS Phil Chan Rachel Lin Eddie Chu Aakash Mittal Yu Jin Lee Georgina Pazcoguin Seonjae Kim Sun You
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To members of the Asian American Arts Alliance, celebrated honorees, and gala performers: Congratulations to all! With admiration and appreciation for your inspiring work. From your friends at Cora Group, Inc.
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Ho’omaika’i, Roberta! With Warm Aloha, The Gracious Ladies of NYC Congratulations to Roberta Your creativity has expanded the universe for Art and Justice for us all. With deep appreciation Joan Shigekawa Roberta - Congratulations on your being honored for your artistry and advocacy. The cultural community is so much better off thanks to the role you play in it. I love you very much. Your friend, Eddie Torres
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ABOUT US
The Asian American Arts Alliance is dedicated to strengthening Asian American arts and cultural groups through resource sharing, promotion, and community building.
STAFF Andrea Louie | Executive Director Ariel Estrada | Manager of Communications Anjali Goyal | Development Manager Soriya Chum | Manager of Public Programs & Community Engagement Margaret Chen | Bookkeeper Miya Tada | Intern BOARD OF DIRECTORS Aparna Balaraman Leslie Kuo Athena Robles Eveline Chang Ronald D. Lee Mark Swicegood Anita Chiu Hong Qu Helen Wan Tara Gupta Ravi Rajan Cindy Zhou Amy Hau PARTNERS AHL Foundation Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts Flushing Town Hall NYC Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project Alliance of Resident Theatres - New York Fractured Atlas OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates - NY an/other Gibney Dance Office of the New York City Comptroller Scott Apexart Harlem Arts Alliance M. Stringer ArtCondo Harlem School of the Arts One Art Space Gallery Arts & Democracy Harlem Stage Open Society Foundations Arts and Business Council of New York HERE Arts Center Pan Asian Reperatory Theatre Asia Society IFP Media Center PEN American Center Asian American Arts Centre Indo-American Arts Council Pen Parentis Asian American Bar Association of NY Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning Ping Chong + Company Asian American Coalition of Families and Japan Society Place Matters Children Jewish Museum Prelude Festival NYC Asian American Federation Kaya Press Project Reach Asian American Performers Action Coaltion Korean American Service Center of Prototype Festival Asian American Writers’ Workshop Metropolitan NY Queens Council on the Arts Asian Americans for Equality Kundiman Queens Public Library - Elmhurst Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Kyoung’s Pacific Beat Theater SculptureCenter Philanthropy Leviathan Lab Second Generation Productions Asian Arts Initiative Lotus Music and Dance Smack Mellon Asian Cinevision Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Asian Cultural Council LTC3 South Asian Women’s Creative Collective Asian Women Giving Circle Manhattan Theater Club Spaceworks Asian/Asian American Research Center - CUNY Ma-Yi Theater Staten Island Arts Broadway Barkada Mei Hua Society The Actors Fund Bronx Arts Council Mertz Gilmore Foundation The Chocolate Factory Bronx Museum of Art Minkwon Center The Field Brooklyn Academy of Music Museum of Art and Design The Greene Space at WNYC Brooklyn Army Terminal Museum of Chinese in America The Lark Brooklyn Arts Council Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company The Laundromat Project Brooklyn Community Foundation National Asian American Theatre Company The W.O.W. Project Center for Arts Education National Asian Artist Project Theatre Communications Group Center for Book Arts National Museum of Jewish Heritage Times Square Alliance Chen Dance Center National Museum of Natural History Under the Radar Festival China Institute Naturally Occuring Cultural Districts - NY W83 Chinatown Art Brigade New Dramatists Wave Hill Chinatown Partnership New York Chinese Culture Center Wildlife Conservation Society City Lore New York Foundation for the Arts WNYC Radio Dance/NYC New York Theatre Workshop Womankind DataArts New York University Asian/Pacific/American Institute DUMBO BID New Yorkers for Culture & Arts
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