Gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse with queer Chinese folklore featuring live music, theatre, poetry, lion dancing, and more!

Join us for a celebration of the Lunar New Year at Plaza de la Raza, presented by Passion of the Cut Sleeve in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Ring in the Year of the Fire Horse with a live performance featuring modern queer interpretations of Chinese folklore and love stories. The evening includes theatre, poetry, lion dancing, and drag, accompanied by a live band performing on traditional Chinese instruments.

Experience stories like The Butterfly Lovers, The Ballad of Mulan, and The Fragrant Companion with a joyful and intergenerational celebration rooted in community, culture, and storytelling.

This all-ages performance runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission.

Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Admission is free and first-come, first-served. Reserving a ticket on Eventbrite does not guarantee admission, so please plan to arrive early.

We invite audiences to stay after the show to mingle and build community.

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Creative Team

Directed by Nico Pang 彭欣恩

Music Direction by Zo Shay 红花

Produced by Monica Chen 陳沛宇

Stage Management by August Smith

Ensemble

Ally Meda

Amanda Kang

Clae Lu 呂皎

Grace Xu 徐栩

Jack Liang 梁海权

Monica Chen 陳沛宇

Mel Liu 劉慧慈

Nico Pang 彭欣恩

Sun Jin 金美雪

Zo Shay 红花

With a special appearance by East Wind Lion Dance Troupe 東風醒獅團 🧧

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Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair accessible. For questions or additional accessibility needs, please email cutsleeve.show@gmail.com

Where can you find us?

Follow us @cutsleeve.show on Instagram for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and ensemble announcements.

Graphics designed by Krishani Pal @krishanipal