Join us for the world premiere ofJade Circle 玉環
March 6th-17th, 2024 at Gateway Theatre Studio B
A Part of the Mother Tongue Project
Written by Jasmine Chen
Translation by Johnny Wu
Directed by Derek Chan
Presented by the Gateway Theatre
In Association with Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre
— About the Show —
Jade Circle is a multidisciplinary performance in Mandarin and English performed by Jasmine Chen. Jasmine is a second-generation immigrant who has lost her mother tongue through cultural assimilation. After the death of her grandmother, she recalls the fragments of Taiwanese children’s songs she was taught as a child. Feeling the loss of being unable to connect with her grandmother while she was still alive, Jasmine begins her journey of relearning Mandarin. Through interviews with her mother, Jasmine travels through memory to learn the hidden story of her grandmother. Using music, movement and storytelling, Jasmine finds her place within the legacy of her matriarchs.
— The Team —
Playwright/Performer: Jasmine Chen
Director: Derek Chan
Assistant Director: Katie Voravong
Cultural Consultant: Johnny Wu
Set/Props/Costume Designer: Julia Kim
Video Designer: Daniel O’Shea
Sound Designer: Sapphire Haze
Lighting Designer: Jonathan Kim
Visual Artist: Jessica Chen
Stage Manager: Karen Chiang
Production Manager: Jamie Sweeny
Technical Director: Liam Hunt
Technical Director Assistant: Brianna Bernard