Eth-Noh-Tec

Eth-Noh-Tec

ETH-NOH-TEC is kinetic story theater that is at once precision choreography, lyrical word-weaving, graceful, playful and poetic. By layering ancient Asian mythologies, folktales and Asian urban legends with Asian American sensibilities, Eth-Noh-Tec has created an exciting new blend of storytelling and physical theater.

Eth-Noh-Tec was founded in 1982 and is the combined performance chemistry of Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang. (See Artists’ Bios for more information.)

WHAT WE DO…
Eth-Noh-Tec performs throughout the United States and abroad with several storytelling theater programs, workshops and residencies. Together they mix an alchemy of music, theater, dance and the spoken word to challenge the borders between theater, movement, mime and storytelling. (See Performance Programs for more information.)

WHERE WE’VE PERFORMED…
Eth-Noh-Tec’s unique style of storytelling-theater has brought them to numerous noteworthy stages. Presenting over 350 shows a year in numerous festivals, educational institutions, theaters and conferences throughout the U.S. and abroad, they have also appeared on television and radio shows such as NPR.’s “All Things Considered,” Cable TV and PBS. Various notable national arts organizations such as the National Chapters of Young Audiences and The Music Center of Los Angeles County promote Eth-Noh-Tec’s innovative work. Cultural products such as videos, audio tapes and CDs play in homes around the world.

Robert & Nancy, gesturing

PRESENTERS INCLUDE:

• Smithsonian Discovery Theater
• Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Obama AND Clinton
• Kennedy Center Millenium Stage
• National Storytelling Festival
• Smokey Hill River Festival
• Fabelhaft Festival, Austria
• Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
• Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

And many more. For an extensive list see Organizational History.

OUR MISSION…
To build cultural bridges that celebrate our humanity, embrace our differences and create compassionate communities through the performance of Asian and Asian American stories that touch upon our universal truths.