6 – 8 PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Chinese Theatre Works is very exciting to bring two of our brand new productions “Day Jobs, Opera Dreams” & “Chang-Er Flies to the Moon” to Flushing Library.

“Day Jobs, Opera Dreams” tells the moving stories of immigrant Peking Opera artists’ Westward journeys. Chinese-American opera artists’ tell of their journey to America through a blend of Peking Opera, make-up, costume, and storytelling. They speak of the bitterness and hope of immigrant life in New York, the tension between the day jobs that feed them and the traditional art they have studied from childhood, which they now struggle to carry forward.

“Chang-Er Flies to the Moon” recounts the timeless legend of the Chinese Moon goddess and her husband, the archer/hero Ho Yi. Chinese Theatre Works’ adaptation of this ancient tale of supernatural love caught up in conflict with Heaven and Earth uses overhead projector shadow puppetry, with images and figures modeled on traditional Chinese shadow figures, with a dash of zany humor!

Please bring your family and friends to see us, we are sure that you will all enjoy these brand new shows!

P.S.: this great program is now also available to travel up and perform for you at your convenience. Please feel free to contact us if you are considering CTW as you program for this year!

2:30 – 4 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2013

Chinese Theatre Works is very exciting to bring our brand new program “Day Jobs, Opera Dreams” to Jackson Heights Library.

“Day Jobs, Opera Dreams” tells the moving stories of immigrant Peking Opera artists’ Westward journeys. Chinese-American opera artists’ tell of their journey to America through a blend of Peking Opera, make-up, costume, and storytelling. They speak of the bitterness and hope of immigrant life in New York, the tension between the day jobs that feed them and the traditional art they have studied from childhood, which they now struggle to carry forward.

Please bring your family and friends to see this brand new show!

P.S.: this great program is now also available to travel up and perform for you at your convenience. Please feel free to contact us if you are considering CTW as you program for this year!

12 – 6 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2013

Snakes hold a special place in the hearts and minds of the Chinese people. The snake, after all, is a small dragon! — For the Year of the Snake (2013), CTW will present a joyous mix of traditional and contemporary puppetry, dance, song and story.

“Hao Bang Ya” is a common Chinese expression meaning “Great!” or “Well done!” The show features a jolly selection of puppet vignettes, many based on popular songs and or well know Chinese sayings. While some parts of the program are performed in Chinese, all include English explanations. Sing-alongs, games and audience participation and a post-show hands-on demonstrations make the Chinese cultural experience and language learning accessible to even the youngest audience members.

You and your family are more than welcome to join us!

Please visit http://www.northhempsteadny.gov/content/7350/7121/7237/4381/9256/default.aspx for more information about the festival.

P.S.: this great program is now also available to travel up and perform for you at your convenience. Please feel free to contact us if you are considering CTW as you program for this year!

7 – 8 PM, Friday, May 17, 2013

CTW is very excited to bring our signature and award-winning Shadow Puppetry show–Tiger Tales (which has been performed world-wide) to PS69.

P.S.: this great program is now also available to travel up and perform for you at your convenience. Please feel free to contact us if you are considering CTW as you program for this year!

6 – 7 PM, Monday, May 13, 2013

Chinese Theatre Works is very exciting to bring our brand new program “Day Jobs, Opera Dreams” to Forest Hills Library.

“Day Jobs, Opera Dreams” tells the moving stories of immigrant Peking Opera artists’ Westward journeys. Chinese-American opera artists’ tell of their journey to America through a blend of Peking Opera, make-up, costume, and storytelling. They speak of the bitterness and hope of immigrant life in New York, the tension between the day jobs that feed them and the traditional art they have studied from childhood, which they now struggle to carry forward.

Please bring your family and friends to see this brand new show!

P.S.: this great program is now also available to travel up and perform for you at your convenience. Please feel free to contact us if you are considering CTW as you program for this year!