May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Milwaukee Rep is offering several virtual opportunities to hear from AAPI artists and leaders. Given the violent attacks on Asian Americans and in solidarity with #StopAsianHate, we are celebrating AAPI culture, art and activism.
Paolo Montalban Welcome
Wednesday, May 5
We will kick-off the month on May 5 with a welcome video from Filipino-American activist and actor Paolo Montalban who is best known as Prince Christopher in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella produced for the screen by Disney.
Virtual Panel Discussion with Milwaukee Rep AAPI Artists
Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00pm
Tune in to @Facebook Live and @YouTube Live and hear theater artist discuss the importance of representation and support for the AAPI community.
Panelists
Rebecca Hirota
Actor
Lisa Helmi Johanson
Actor
Pornchanok Kanchanabanca
Sound Designer, Musician & Composer
A. Rey Pamatmat
Playwright
Moderator: N’Jameh Russell-Camara
Milwaukee Rep Associate Director of Engagement
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Virtual Panel Discussion with Milwaukee AAPI Leaders
For Release Via YouTube Late May
Our celebration will close with the YouTube release of a panel discussion with Milwaukee area AAPI leaders on how arts, activism and legislation come together to help AAPI representation in the arts.
Panelists
Alexa Alfaro
Co-Owner, Meat on the Street
Kim Khaira
Artist; Community Engagement Specialist at Lynden Sculpture Garden
David Lee
Chief Executive Officer, Imagine MKE
Angelito Tenorio
Alderman of West Allis
Moderator: MacArthur Antigua
Senior Director of Collective Impact, Imagine MKE
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