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.

Digniinta nuxurka/Talooyinka Da'da

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.

Mawduucyada

• 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?

Helitaanka

Meelo badan oo waxqabad ah ayaa bixiya meelo la heli karo sida kursiga curyaanka, dhegeysiga caawinta, dhagaha dhegaha dareenka, tarjumaada ASL, qoraal qoraal ah, ama sharaxaad maqal ah, iyo doorashooyin kale. Degaanadani waxay gaar u yihiin dhacdo kasta, waxaana laga yaabaa inaan meel walba laga heli karin. Marka aad nala diiwaan gelinayso, fadlan nala soo socodsii waxa aad u baahan tahay waanu kula socon doonaa!

Gaadiidka

Haddii aadan heli karin baabuur, wac Project Success oo aanu ku siin karno gaadiid. Fadlan nala soo socodsii haddii aad u baahan tahay fuul marka aad sii qabsato. Waxaan u baahan doonaa ugu yaraan 2 maalmood oo ogeysiis ah si aan u diyaarino gaadiid.

Warbaahinta Dheeraadka ah

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