THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
Executive Director, Crystal Field
Presents
THE SIX PATHS
February 19 – February 23, 2025
Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM
ONE WEEK ONLY!
Tickets: $20, Students & Seniors $15
Run Time: 100 minutes, no intermission
CABARET THEATER
THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Street)
New York, NY 10003
Directions
Inspired by a short story named “Coi Luan Hoi” by Than Long and translated by Trang Ha, The Six Paths is a spiritual exploration of Vietnamese Buddhism, telling the story of a young demon who grapples with his identity and purpose in the universe. Through his transformative journey toward enlightenment, the play delves into themes of self-realization, cultural identity, and the search for belonging. It spans approximately 70 pages and is divided into two acts, blending traditional Buddhist concepts with contemporary theatrical innovation. At its core, The Six Paths seeks to resonate with audiences emotionally, offering a window into Vietnamese culture while also reflecting our shared human experiences. This story can inspire conversations about identity, existence, and the meaning of life.
About the playwright:
My Le is a playwright, director, and theater designer from Vietnam. In 2022, she became the youngest director in Vietnam to ever debut at The Hanoi Opera House. She has worked with prestigious theaters in New York such as Theater for The New City, Theaterlab, New Perspective Theatre, JACK NY, Krymov Lab NYC, and Little Island.
CAST
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
Emmy Brett as The Ox puppeteer
Đavid Lee Huỳnh as Dia Tang (Voiceover)
VyVy Nguyễn as Mother (Voiceover)
PRODUCTION
Playwright – My Le
Director – My Le
Co-producer – Thi Le
Stage Manager – Callie Stribling
Choreographer – Jeevika Bhat
Sound Designer – Joshua Nguyen
Puppet Designer – Yanniv Frank
Light Design – Nicholas Spink