About The Company

History

Chinese Theatre Works was formed in 2001 through the merger of two non-profit arts organizations dedicated to the Chinese performing arts: The Gold Mountain Institute for Traditional Shadow Puppetry (founded in 1975 by Jo Humphrey) and Chinese Theatre Workshop (founded in 1990 by Kuang-Yu Fong). For more about the company's history, click here.

Artists

Chinese Theatre Works' performing company is made up of classically trained Chinese opera artists and skilled puppeteers, reflecting our commitment to maintaining the highest artistic standards in all of our performances. Similarly, our Arts in Education program is staffed by teaching artists who together have nearly a century of classroom experience with students of all ages. For company biographies and more, click here.

Supporters

Chinese Theatre Works is funded in large part by local and state agencies, grants from public and private foundations, and contributions from individuals and businesses. For more information about our supporters, click here. To contribute to Chinese Theatre Works, click here.

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Job & Internship

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Interns at Chinese Theatre Works gain valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of running an award-winning theater company locates at Long Island City, Queens. Internships may focus on particular areas of operation, including: communications and marketing; office administration; theater production; and research and archive. It is a great opportunity for students to gain cross-cultural experience and work behind the scene at a unique theater company. Arrangements can be made for school credit.

CONTACT:chinese.theatre.works@gmail.com