Coloratura US by Jesse Obremski

Collaboration of multidisciplinary AAPI artists premiere "Coloratura US" addresses wartime anxieties, family, and the heartbreak of dreams.

This site-specific evening-length work highlights a colorful array of human emotions, connections, and injustices during war, wartime anxiety, and the heartbreak of dreams, showcasing that AAPI artists can advocate for more than just AAPI subjects.

The work involves a partnership with Compound Playground to incorporate live music by four musicians with Jesse Obremski as the vocalist, and all of the music being composed by Cold play.

Joined by visual artists, Tsai-Hsi Hung and Midori Furutate, Coloratura US is a world-building and life-affirming juxtaposition to our current global climate.

World Premiere at Culture Lab LIC during their Emerging Artist Residency program, November 7-9, 2025.

Concept, Direction, and Choreography
Jesse Obremski

Pre-Show Music
Ian Debono, Jesse Obremski
Music
Various tracks by Coldplay
Sound Design and Editor
Jesse Obremski

Live Musicians
Sobina Chi-Kanter
Ian Debono
Dr. Yu-Wei Heath-Hsiao
Jesse Obremski

Lighting Design
Asami Morita, Jesse Obremski
Lighting Technician
Dani Hughes
Costume Design
Emerson Shlansky, Jesse Obremski
Visual Art
Tsai-Hsi Hung
Set Design
Midori Furutate, Jesse Obremski

Collaborative Performers
Michael Greenberg
Leo Hishikawa
Tiare Keeno
Mayu Nakaya
Jie-Hung Connie Shiau

Visual Art Description:
"The Face" (Medium:48X35.5 ACRYLIC, CRAYON, PENCIL)
Set Design Description:
"tapestry of life"
Midori Furutate