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The Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) is proud to announce CAATA Conversations: Pathways Forward, a special gathering for college students entering the professional theatre field. Hosted in partnership with Rutgers University Students, Harvard Asian Arts Project, and Stanford University, this event brings together emerging artists and established professionals across the AANHPI, SWANA, MENA, and Mixed-Race theatre communities to share insights, experiences, and practical strategies for career development.
The conversation explores the realities of entering the professional landscape—from building sustainable networks to identifying opportunities and navigating challenges. Students engage directly with artists who have forged their own paths, ask questions, and gain guidance grounded in lived experience.
CAATA Conversations: Pathways Forward is part of CAATA’s ongoing efforts to build mentorship, community care, and equitable pathways for emerging artists in the theater field.
Facilitator:
- Sophia Skiles
About the Panelists:
- Roger Tang (he/him) is an award-winning producer and playwright with a five-decade-long career, including Gregory Award-winning productions and numerous Northwest and world premieres. He is Secretary of CAATA, literary manager of SIS Productions, and executive director of Pork-Filled Productions.
- Emma Hong (she/her) is a senior at Stanford University studying physics and theatre, co-artistic director of Stanford AATP, and has performed with LAMDA, Stanford Theatre Lab, and AATP productions.
- Julia Riew is a Fred Ebb Award-winning musical theatre composer-lyricist and New York Times Bestselling novelist. Her works include Dive, ENDLESS, and Protégé, with multiple accolades for innovation and cultural storytelling.
- Grace Zhou is a sophomore at Harvard University, actively directing and producing theatrical projects on and off campus, and gaining industry experience through mentorship and internships.
- Kody Lin (she/her) is a Rutgers BFA acting student passionate about telling Asian stories and exploring identity through theatre.
About CAATA:
Founded in 2006, the Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists (CAATA) is a national network supporting AANHPI, SWANA, MENA, and Mixed-Race theatre artists and organizations. CAATA fosters collaboration, advocacy, and leadership in the arts through national convenings, programs, and resources, including its flagship ConFest.
Read more about CAATA’s other twentieth anniversary celebrations and events.
As we celebrate this historic moment, we invite you to join us in supporting CAATA’s future. We are aiming to raise $20,000 to support our continued work and ensure that CAATA remains a lifeline for artists in the years to come.
Join the movement by sharing or donating to our fundraising campaign: donate to CAATA’s Twentieth Anniversary Campaign.
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