Are you looking for a way to start your weekend off right? Why not enjoy some theater?

After performing across the Hawaiian islands, Teada Productions is bringing their latest work, Nothing Micro About Micronesia, to the University of Guam Fine Arts Theatre!

For over 25 years, Teada has partnered with communities across the U.S., creating original plays rooted in the stories of immigrants and refugees and Teada’s Artistic Directors Leilani Chan and Ova Saopeng, are continuing that legacy with this play.

Actors Stephanie Camba and Kealaula Faifili shared how the play builds off of their previous pieces.

“NMAM is really diving deeper because once the community was able to see the show, they felt there was more to share. Especially about the policing of Micronesian youth in Oahu and the discrimination that is happening as more people come for medical relief, education, and because of climate change,” said Camba. 

She emphasized that this performance is an offering not just to Micronesians, but to the entire Pacific Islander community.

“This is not just for us to display art, but for us to engage in a meaningful exchange with each other that makes a lasting impact,” added Camba.

“I had hesitated in taking the part as I’m not Micronesian,” said Faifili. “But when I opened up to one of our cast members about it, she said it was important for me as a Polynesian [person] to play this role so I could unite the Polynesian and Micronesian communities.”

“It wasn’t until I was a part of this play that my eyes were opened up to the discrimination and racism towards Micronesians on Oahu in Hawai’i,” added Faifili. 

“So, Nothing Micro About Micronesia is going to be showing at the University of Guam [Fine Arts] Theatre. It will be on Friday at 7pm, then Saturday at 2pm and 7pm. You can purchase tickets at guamtime.net,” said Camba. 

Again for tickets go to guamtime.net.