About Ma-yi theater company
Ma-Yi Theater Company: Celebrating 30 Years of Asian American Artistic Excellence
Ma-Yi Theater Company is a trailblazing theater company that has been at the forefront of producing and developing new works that shape local and national conversations about what it means to be Asian American today. Founded in 1989 by Ralph B. Peña, Ma-Yi has become one of the most influential and respected theater companies in the country, with a reputation for producing groundbreaking plays that challenge stereotypes, break down barriers, and celebrate diversity.
Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Ma-Yi Theater Company continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an Asian American artist in today's world. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, Ma-Yi has established itself as a leader in the field of contemporary theater.
At its core, Ma-Yi is dedicated to telling stories that reflect the experiences of Asian Americans from all walks of life. From immigrant tales to coming-of-age stories to explorations of identity and culture, Ma-Yi's productions are always thought-provoking, engaging, and deeply moving.
One of the hallmarks of Ma-Yi's work is its commitment to nurturing new talent. Through its various programs such as The Writers Lab (a playwrights' group), The Performance Lab (an actors' ensemble), The Directors Lab (a directors' workshop), and The Designers Lab (a designers' collective), Ma-Yi provides emerging artists with opportunities for growth and development.
Over the years, Ma-Yi has produced numerous critically acclaimed plays that have gone on to receive national recognition. Some notable examples include "Flipzoids" by Ralph B. Peña (1996), "The Romance Of Magno Rubio" by Lonnie Carter (2002), "Durango" by Julia Cho (2006), "Washer/Dryer" by Nandita Shenoy (2015) among others.
In addition to producing plays on stage at various venues across New York City including Theatre Row Studios & La Mama Experimental Theatre Club among others ,Ma-yi also engages audiences through community outreach programs such as free readings & workshops which help foster dialogue around issues related not only related but beyond asian american communities too .
As we look ahead towards another thirty years of artistic excellence at Ma-yitheater company , we can only imagine what exciting new works will emerge from this dynamic organization . With its unwavering commitment to diversity , inclusion , innovation & artistic excellence - there’s no doubt that ma-yitheater company will continue shaping local & national conversations about what it means being asian american today .