JOURNAL | Gregory KengStrasser

Production Notes: Doi Nang Non

Conceived in January 2019, Doi Nang Non was initially workshopped over two days. In those two days, many things were created -- from puppet prototypes to dance and movement sequences. It was an inspiring process that led to our effort to stage a full production. Thanks to the Henry Luce Foundation in partnership with the Asia Foundation, Doi Nang Non received a grant to support its development needs. With additional funds raised from a crowd-sourcing campaign, Doi Nang Non launched into rehearsals after a brief, but enriching research trip to the mountains of the same name north of Chiang Rai. We began with several concepts in mind: who the goddess was, and what her capabilities were, and h

DOI NANG NON in Bangkok

Hello friends! Doi Nang Non begins May 26th at the Keybank Siam-Pic Ganesha Theatre in Siam Square One, Bangkok, Thailand. The team: Thongchai "Mack" Pimapunsri (Assistant Director), Irene Laochaisri (Performer), Rattakorn "Thun" Pantaruk (Performer), Kittipatt "Dew" Permpiyatham (Musician), Jae Sirikarn Bunjongtad (Puppet Designer/Op), and SJ Rachel (Co-Director/Co-Puppets/Puppet Op). If you'd like to RSVP - we have less than 8 spots left. Please email me: gk.strasser@gmail.com Doi Nang Non was made possible by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation in partnership with the Asia Foundation and to our donors. More fun news to come!