UKS 24th Annual Culture Night (2020-2021)
Culture Night is our annual production where we showcase a historical fiction play and classical, traditional, tribal, and modern dance, all of which is written, produced, choreographed, and directed ourselves. During the summer, our writers script the play, using creative storytelling skills to weave a cohesive narrative surrounding Cambodian identity. Each year has a different theme and experience to share. We begin the school year with auditions and casting for the play simultaneously with opening participation for dance categories. Serious rehearsals take place during Winter and the beginning of Spring quarter. There’s a lot to do in order for a successful production, between rehearsing, preproduction, screenwriting and much, much more. These different and varied aspects provide a chance for everyone to participate, whether in a leadership role as a committee coordinator, behind the scenes in pre-production, or as part of the main cast.