You SHALL HEAR ME: STORIES FROM BEYOND

Produced in collaboration with Theater 45°, You Shall Hear Me features the work of Eric Sharp, Katie Hae Leo, Isabella Dawis, and Bao Phi. Not for the faint of heart, the four-episode audio series delves into themes of righteous anger and retribution and includes tales of angry ghosts, underdogs with mysterious powers, a post-apocalyptic love story, accursed soldiers, and a magical talking horse. One short audio story will be released each week starting Oct 1, 2021, and will be available through Nov 10, 2021.

Recommended for audiences age 13+

“The feelings of frustration, sadness, and outrage I’ve felt since March of 2020 have at times bordered on the supernatural. What better way to channel these emotions than by creating and sharing thrilling stories about characters whose lives transcend the mortal realm. I’m thrilled to be working with some of Mu’s finest writers and actors as we bring these tales to life for our audience.”
—Eric Sharp, Writer, director and producer

GENERAL INFORMATION

DATE

October 1 - November 10, 2021

TICKETS

Theater Mu strives to voice the stories of the Asian American community, and in order to bring performances to those communities whose stories we tell, we are committed to make them as accessible as possible. PAY AS YOU ARE pricing asks those who routinely pay $20 for virtual events to choose to pay that amount; it is the actual fair market value of the ticket. If an audience member needs to pay less, they can choose to do so—as little as $5 per ticket.

VENUE

Each story will air on Theater Mu’s website. A minimum of one ticket per household is required to gain access to the audio stories. After you purchase a ticket, we will send you a confirmation email—as well as an email reminder on Fridays when a new episode airs—with a link to our website and a unique password to access the audio stories.

SHOW PROGRAM

Click HERE for a PDF of our program with full bios of the writers, directors, and cast.

AUDIO STORIES

Click on each title to learn more about each episode.

+ The Honest Witch

Written and directed by Eric Sharp
Assistant directed by Adelin Phelps
Narrated by Tina Chilip

Sound design & engineering by Mark Sweeney
Language consultation by Joanne Jongsma

Synopsis
18th century Korea... Twilight smoke fills the air as Magistrate Lee decrees that all witches are banished from Namwon Prefecture. When a mysterious woman on horseback arrives at the gate with a prophecy, the lines between past and present, good and evil, witch and shaman begin to blur.

Air date
Friday, Oct 1, 2021

+ Bones of a Horse

Written by Isabella Dawis
Directed by Eric Sharp
Narrated by Anna Hashizume and Alex Galick

Sound designer & engineer: Mark Sweeney
Line producer: Eric Sharp
Understudies: Dexieng Yang and Rich Remedios

Synopsis
As WWII rages in the Pacific, Bill, a Nisei serviceman, takes a walk near the frigid Minnesota River. On leave from the Japanese language school at Camp Savage he happens upon the unmarked grave of Dan Patch, the most famous racehorse who ever lived. This chance encounter with the horse’s spirit leaves Bill and his family changed for generations to come.

Air date
Friday, Oct 8, 2021

+ The New Kid

Written by Katie Hae Leo
Directed by Lily Tung Crystal
Narrated by Suzie Juul

Sound designer & engineer: Mark Sweeney
Line producer: Eric Sharp
Understudy: Katie Bradley

Synopsis
Suburban Indiana, 1987. Yoon doesn’t usually ride the bus. She remembers the teasing, the bullying she’s endured as the only Asian kid in the seventh grade – and today’s trip home is no different. When a stylish but unfamiliar boy stands up for her, Yoon decides to take a chance, following the stranger down a path she’s never known.

Air date
Friday, Oct 15, 2021

+ Revolution Shuffle

Written by Bao Phi
Co-directed by Eric Sharp and Rich Remedios
Narrated by Đenise Hạnh Huỳnh and Eric Sharp

Sound designer & engineer: Mark Sweeney
Line producer: Eric Sharp
Understudy: Oanh Vu

Synopsis
A not-so-distant future. The wasting disease has ravaged the planet. POC survivors unlucky enough to avoid becoming zombies are forcibly interned, charged with maintaining gigantic metal hammers. Armed with weapons and memories from before, two Vietnamese American warriors look down the long hill toward the camp, weighing their odds in pursuit of something better.

Air date
Friday, Oct 22, 2021