Round-up on the road – Phare on Tour in the US
We’re nearly half way through the first EVER American road trip for Phare artists…. and what an incredible month the team have been having!
So far the ‘Khmer Metal’ troupe has performed in Long Beach, Stockton and San Francisco at the Give2Asia fundraiser… they’ve done a great job at being ambassadors for the Cambodian arts by impressing audiences across the country.
Check out some of the media coverage we’ve had so far:
- Long Beach Post – ‘The performance is nothing short of vibrant. With a cast of nine multi-talented characters, the package of acting, improvisation, live musical performance and dance is clever, charming and awe-inspiring.’
- Voice Waves – ‘“Khmer Metal” explores these themes in a circus show mixing theater, acrobatics, and rock music, reflecting the stories of urban youth in modern Cambodia.’
- SFGate – ‘There’s seduction and perhaps ill-advised athletic romance.’
- Khmer Times – ‘We have received an outpouring of support from the Cambodian-Americans who have never seen a modern-day Cambodian circus.’
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus and Mr Dara Huot, CEO of Phare Performing Social Enterprise reunite in San Francisco.
Pride of Cambodia: Phare, The Cambodian Circus with their old friend Muhammad Yunus and former US Secretary of State George P. Shultz after their performance at the Give2Asia dinner.
Andreas Dara Huot and Sophaline Mao presenting Khmer Metal
The troupe is gearing up for the last month of the tour and we’ve got five more events for you:
Oakland, CA: October 4, 2015 – 7:00pm – “Khmer Metal“
Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Sarasota, FL: October 16, 17, 18, 2015 – “Khmer Metal“
Ringling International Arts Festival
Asolo Repertory Theater – Mertz Theater
Washington, DC: October 23, 2015 – 7:30pm – “Cabaret”
La Maison Francaise
Embassy of France
Arlington, VA: October 30, 2015 – 7:30pm – “Cabaret”
Thomas Jefferson Community Theater
Falls Church, VA: November 1, 2015 – 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Cambodian 60’s Rock & Roll – Khmer Twist Dance Party
Harvest Moon Restaurant
See you soon!
Read more about Khmer Metal here.
Read more about some of the artists on tour Sothea Nem, Phunam Pin, and Vanthan Ly.
