EMPOWERING AAPI VOICES
CATS empowers, mentors, and provides a platform for Asian American performing Artists in the Silicon Valley and wider Bay Area. Discover more and get involved in our exciting programs!
What’s New with CATS
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Casting Call for Staged Reading
Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) is seeking High School/College Students/Recent Graduates for a unique Staged Reading of TEENAGE DICK.
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CATS Inaugural AAPI Playwright Festival
Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS), in collaboration with award-winning director and playwright Jeffrey Lo, announces the launch of its inaugural Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Playwright Festival, a one-of-a-kind theater arts experience that fosters and showcases the talent of existing and emerging local Bay Area AAPI theater artists, from writers and actors to directors, stagehands and others.
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Staged Readings
“I saw a reflection of my AAPI heritage in the Staged Reading with CATS, which gave me the ability to connect and bond with AAPI actors, directors, and playwrights while telling a universally relatable story”
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Dr. Jerry Inspirational Award
This award was established in honor of the late co-founder of CATS, Dr. Jerry Hiura, who was a poet, artist, jewelry maker and musician - multifaceted in spirit and talent.
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Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival
Featured on: Metro SV (top Film Festival) and SV Creates 2023 Annual Report
The SVAP FilmFest
The Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest is an eagerly anticipated event that celebrates the vibrant and diverse perspectives of Asian American filmmaking. As an annual showcase of breathtaking cinematography, compelling storytelling, and thought-provoking subjects, the festival serves as a platform to highlight the rich cultural tapestry and the unique experiences of Asian Americans on the silver screen.
