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.

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

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.

Themes

• 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?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Additional Media

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