The Center for World Performance Studies welcomes guest artists Ova Saopeng and Stephanie “Soultree” Camba from TeAda Productions, the Los Angeles-based nomadic theater rooted in the stories of immigrants, refugees and indigenous peoples for a week-long residency January 26-30, 2026. While on campus, they will visit classes, hold workshops, meet with students, and share work informally. See below for the full list of events and ways to engage with TeAda during their visit.
Participants from a TeAda theater workshop
Thursday, January 29
Participatory Storytelling & Theater Workshop
3:00-5:00 pm
Studio 2, Walgreen Drama Center
1226 Murfin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Free and open to all students; Open to the public.
Come play in a safe and fun environment and discover the untapped capability of your voice, body and imagination. Through theater and storytelling techniques the TeAda Methodology instills mindfulness, builds teamwork, and explores cultural connections. TeAda approaches this process by honoring each person individually as a community collectively. This workshop will fine tune your listening, observational and performance skills. Participants will be encouraged to engage, move and share. No experience necessary!
Pizza & Dialogue with TeAda Artists (open for workshop participants)
5:30 PM
Conference Room, Dance Building
1100 Baits Dr, Ann Arbor, MI
Join TeAda Co-Artistic Director, Ova Saopeng, and Stephanie “Soultree” Camba, Diaspora Programs and Operations Director, for conversation and pizza following the open workshop.
Informal Performance with TeAda
6:30 PM
Dance Performance Studio Theatre, Dance Building
1100 Baits Dr, Ann Arbor, MI
This informal sharing will feature TeAda artists sharing their work alongside students exploring ideas created at the open workshops. Additionally, there will be space for audience/artist dialogue and discussion. Free and open to the public.
Presented by the Center for World Performance Studies with support from Inclusive History Project and in collaboration with the U-M Asian, Pacific Islander American Studies (A/PIA) Studies program.
If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Center for World Performance Studies at [email protected] at least one week in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.