News: "The Six Paths" Begins February 19th at Theater for the New City

Theater for the New City Executive Director Crystal Field is proud to present The Six Paths, a spiritual exploration of Vietnamese Buddhism that delves into identity, enlightenment, and cultural heritage. Performances begin Wednesday February 19 at Theater for the New City's Cabaret Theater, located at 155 First Avenue, New York, NY 10003. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors.

Inspired by the short story "Coi Luan Hoi," by Than Long and translated by Trang Ha, The Six Paths follows the transformative journey of a young demon grappling with his purpose in the universe. Through themes of self-realization and cultural identity, the play offers audiences an emotional and thought-provoking experience. Blending traditional Buddhist concepts with contemporary theatrical innovation, The Six Paths highlights universal questions of existence and belonging. Spanning 100 minutes with no intermission, the production promises to be an unforgettable evening of art and storytelling.

The cast features a talented ensemble: Harsh as Demon 1; Belle Le as Female Spirit; TuQuyen Pham as Ly Ly; Amy Hart Nguyễn as White Demon; Siwapol Andy McMurray as Black Demon and Old Farmer; Mia Rouba M.Kiss as The Ox Puppeteer; Đavid Lee Huỳnh as Dia Tang; and VyVy Nguyễn as Mother. 

The Six Paths is written and directed by My Le, a Vietnamese playwright and director who made history in 2022 as the youngest director to debut at The Hanoi Opera House. Le has collaborated with prestigious New York theaters, including Theater for the New City, Theaterlab, New Perspective Theatre, JACK NY, Krymov Lab NYC, and Little Island. My Le is a multifaceted artist celebrated for her contributions to theater as a playwright, director, and designer. Recognized for her innovative storytelling and cultural resonance, she continues to break boundaries in the theatrical world.

Performance Schedule and Tickets

Performances run February 19 to February 23 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase now at theaterforthenewcity.net.

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