Hmong Futures: The Future of Us

AN INTERGENERATIONAL STORY OF HEALING

Hmong Futures: The Future of Us is an intergenerational story asking what it takes for a family to move from surviving to thriving. Anchoring the play are its protagonists, three Hmong American women, and it examines the conversations, daily rituals, and little moments that help us heal. To create this world premiere, playwright Katie Ka Vang held community engagement events and discussions in 2025, during the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian people in Minnesota.  

“As a first-generation Hmong American, my worldview was largely shaped by my refugee parents’ lived experiences related to political persecution, traumatic experiences, displacement, and poverty, and I hope my work is a vessel for myself and my community to co-create ideas that point toward liberation and transformation,” says Katie.

Advertencias de contenido/Recomendaciones de edad

This performance contains description of ICE raids, strong adult language, and a description of a physical fight between family members. Recommended for ages 13 and older with parent/guardian discretion.

Temas

• One theme in this show is the difference of perspective between generations. What are ways that you have been able to learn from (and maybe teach) those from earlier generations?

• This family carries years of pain and doesn’t always speak about it openly. But in one way or another, it becomes clear that things needs to be talked about. How might you approach sensitive or complicated conversations with loved ones?

Accesibilidad

Muchos espacios para espectáculos ofrecen adaptaciones de accesibilidad, como asientos para sillas de ruedas, ayuda auditiva, tapones auditivos sensoriales, interpretación en lenguaje de señas (ASL), subtítulos abiertos o audiodescripción, entre otras opciones. Estas adaptaciones son específicas para cada evento y podrían no estar disponibles en todas partes. Al registrarse, indíquenos qué adaptaciones necesita y nos pondremos en contacto con usted.

Transporte

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Medios adicionales

Here is a short video about the history of Hmong communities in Minnesota: