fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company

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fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company

fu-GEN is a charitable theatre company dedicated to the development of professional Asian Canadian t

Our mission:
[1] To produce works of Asian North American playwrights, and foster new works by emerging playwrights.
[2] To explore and address issues of Asian North American’s societal roles, responsibilities and identity in the past, present and future through our artistic endeavors.
[3] To build a stronger, truly multicultural Canadian community by breaking down stereotypes through education an

d development of a strong cultural artistic base. Our vision:

We serve the Asian Canadian theatre artist
We are dedicated to exploring the underlying Asian Canadian story
We believe in diversity of practice: using non-traditional space, time, methodology & philosophy
We are evolving with our artists

Charitable Number:
87467 0300 RR0001

04/22/2026

Meet the cast of 𝗰𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀!

Monica Dottor
Ryan Hollyman
Ellora Patnaik

Co-created by playwright David Yee and composer Chris Thornborrow, and directed by Nina Lee Aquino, 𝗰𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀 is a gripping new eco-thriller that comes alive with these three incredible actors as our storytellers!

🎟️ PREVIEWS START IN 2 WEEKS - Secure your tickets now!
https://bit.ly/4cDSQvF

𝗰𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀
Created by Chris Thornborrow and David Yee
Directed by Nina Lee Aquino
A Tarragon Theatre and NAC English Theatre Co-Production in association with fu-GEN Asian Theatre Company
May 5 - 24, 2026

02/17/2026

Gong Hei Fat Choi! 🧧🎉

fu-GEN wishes you all a prosperous and abundant Lunar New Year full of love, luck, and possibility! 🐎 May the the Year of the Horse bring you success and joy! ❤️

11/13/2025

🕒 You have about 24 hours to get your applications in for fu-GEN’s Recommender Grants! 🙌

Have an idea that needs funding? Apply for fu-GEN’s Recommenders today! While you’re at it, check out the other RGTC grants on the OAC website. fu-GEN is 1 of 46 theatre companies that participate every year!

📸: The “Virgin Camp” team from our 2025 Potluck Festival. Pictured are our writers Cameron Kneteman, Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks, and dramaturg Marie Beath Badian, along with the talented workshop team Ellie Posadas, Sarah Rae Evasiw, and Kimberly-Ann Truong. Photography by Jae Yang Photography.

11/03/2025

🎯The deadline is 11 days away! Have you applied with your project yet? 🧐

RECOMMENDER GRANTS for THEATRE CREATORS
DEADLINE: November 14, 2025 at 1:00pm EST

Learn more about this incredible annual initiative by clicking the link in our bio. 🔗

Photo credits: Pictured is our incredible emcee 郝邦宇 Steven Hao at fu-GEN Theatre’s 2025 Potluck Festival. Photography by Jae Yang Photography.

10/03/2025

It’s RGTC season again! 🥁Link in bio, we can’t wait to read all about your projects! Have questions about the RGTC’s? Check our website for more info.

DEADLINE: November 14, 2025 at 1:00pm EST

Photo: Jae Yang Photography from our 2025 Potluck Festival of new Asian Canadian works! Pictured is part of the amazing ensemble of artists who brought it to life.

09/08/2025

What an absolute joy it was to bring these nine emerging Asian Canadian artists to to see Hiro Kanagawa’s “Forgiveness”.

It was incredible to get to know these artists, and to connect them with established Asian Canadian actors! Keep your eyes locked on these nine artists, they’re bound to do amazing things!

Participants:
Hyebin Lee
Alice Wu
Marianne Vongboutdy
Angelo Feliciano
Mima Higashi
Felicia Holmes
Akari Van den Driesen
Daibei Wang
Roann Enriquez

Huge thank you to for hosting us, for , , and .orjalo for spending the day with all these wonderful folks!

08/29/2025

🚨 SAVE THE DATE: REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW!

Hey emerging artists — we’re going on a FIELD TRIP! 🎉 Our SECOND annual Emerging Artist Day Trip to the Stratford Festival is finally here!

If you identify as Asian and consider yourself an emerging artist, this one’s just for you. 💥

We’re heading to Stratford to see “Forgiveness” by Hiro Kanagawa — a moving story of memory, family, and healing.

From Toronto to Stratford and back: Hop on the Kuya Express (a stylish van driven by Artistic Director David Yee) and the Halo-halo Mobile (driven by Managing Producer Marissa Orjalo) with us to catch this powerful, must-see show.

It’s $50 to solidify your spot. Financial aid is available upon request. And it’s not just the show — you’ll also get:
🚌 Transportation (Kuya Express and Halo-halo mobile at the ready)
🎭 Talkback with the cast (ask all the questions!)
🍽️ Dinner with select cast members (dinner with the stars!)

Presented by fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company — because building community is the main event.

Registration opens tomorrow at 10:00am EST. Be at the ready if you want to solidify a spot!

We can’t wait to get to know you!
David & Marissa

07/21/2025

🔥 Volcano Conservatory Sponsorship is back! 🔥

The Volcano Conservatory’s 2025 Masterclass Sessions are happening this August 4th to 10th, and this year, fu-GEN is thrilled to sponsor THREE emerging artists to attend a masterclass of their choice! 🎭✨

Are you:
- An emerging artist?
- Someone who identifies as Asian Canadian?
- Ready to grow your craft with some of the best in the field?

Then this opportunity is for you!

Take part in an inspiring, intensive training experience with leading artists and educators. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deep into your artistry and learn alongside incredible peers and mentors.

🗓️ Apply by Friday, July 25 at 11:59pm EST
🔗 More info & application link in our bio!

Let’s get you into that Masterclass🌋

06/25/2025

Congratulations to our Kitchen Potluck Playwright’s Unit of 2025! 🥟 🍱 what a success, what a treat, what a night!! Stay tuned for more photos 🥰

📸:
Featuring the works of Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks, Cameron Kneteman, Keshia Palm, and Antong Xu. .jimenez.hicks

06/24/2025

A massive thank you to EVERYONE who came out last evening for Potluck 2025 — a night we surely won’t be forgetting soon! Dropping a few BTS pictures (and reels soon — get ready!) with more photos to come📸🍱

Three remarkable pieces. A vast array of dishes. And one stellar community. Thank you all again. We can’t wait for next year:)

06/23/2025

Finally!! Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for……… POTLUCK 2025 !!! 🎉🍱📄

Sound off in the comments below: ONE WORD for how you’re feeling ahead of what is sure to be a spectacular evening 👀👏 🎟️

06/22/2025

It’s official ! Potluck 2025 is SOLD OUT !!!!! Thanks to everyone who secured their seats for what is sure to be an unforgettable evening. 🎉🫶🎟️

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207-157 Carlton Street
Toronto, ON
M5A2K3

Website

http://www.fu-gen.org/

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