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This a cappella version of "Loser Dumplings" was arranged, produced, and edited by Bronwen Chan, long-time music assistant on Interstate. It is performed by ...
LOSER DUMPLINGS
(A CAPPELLA)
October 15, 2020
Featuring the cast of Interstate through the years (2012-2020), this specially arranged a cappella version of “Loser Dumplings” marked 7 months after the premiere shut down due to the pandemic.
Rose Van Dyne performs Holding Me Down from the new musical INTERSTATE, by Melissa Li and Kit Yan. Rose originated the role of Adrian at the world premiere p...
HOLDING ME DOWN
March 29, 2020
Performed by Rose Van Dyne.
Frustrated by Dash and her mother, Adrian makes an important choice by the end of this song.
Interstate cast member Sushma Saha ("Henry") and ensemble members Andreas Wyder, Allison Linker, and Michelle Noh performed at Color Me Queer on June 24, 2018. In this song, Henry confides to his YouTube followers his crush on a classmate.
I don't look
June 24, 2018
Performed by Sushma Saha, Allison Linker, Michelle Noh, and Andreas Wyder.
In this song, Henry confides to his YouTube followers his crush on a classmate.
Interstate star Jon Viktor Corpuz ("Dash") performed at the Northwestern University Entertainment Alliance's East Arts alumni showcase event on June 3, 2018. Producer Nicole Kwan is a graduate of NU. ---- Interstate is an Asian-American pop-rock poetry musical about Dash, a transgender spoken word performer who becomes internet-famous along with his best friend Adrian, a lesbian singer-songwriter.
LOSER DUMPLINGS
June 3, 2018
Performed by Jon Viktor Corpuz.
In this song, Dash reminisces on his friendship with Adrian and discovers something about himself.
Interstate cast member Sushma Saha ("Henry") performed at Broadway Sessions with other New York Musical Festival shows on June 22, 2018. In "Why I Share," Henry's mother discover the truth, and he's faced with an important decision.
why i share
June 22, 2018
Performed by Sushma Saha, accompanied by Melissa Li
Henry's mother discover the truth, and he's faced with an important decision.
Interstate's cast (Kiet Tai Cao, Jon Viktor Corpuz, Esco Jouley, Angel Lin, Allison Linker, Michelle Noh, Sushma Saha, and Andreas Wyder) performed at the New York Musical Festival's Worldwide Plaza event on June 29, 2018. ---- Interstate is an Asian-American pop-rock poetry musical about Dash, a transgender spoken word performer who becomes internet-famous along with his best friend Adrian, a lesbian singer-songwriter.
Hello open road
June 29, 2018
Performed by Angel Lin, Jon Viktor Corpuz, Kiet Tai Cao, Esco Jouléy, Allison Linker, Michelle Noh, Sushma Saha, and Andreas Wyder.
In the opening song from Interstate, Queer Malady shares what they're looking forward to while on their first cross-country tour.
EVERYTHING CHANGES
May 20, 2018
Written and Performed by Melissa Li; Performed by Jon Viktor Corpuz.
At the top of Act II, Dash and Henry reflect on the choices that led them to where they are.
"I Don't Look" from INTERSTATE by Melissa Li & Kit Yan Performed by Melissa Li MTF @ Joe's Pub presents: Lift Every Voice - New Works from Artists of Color April 12, 2017 Musical Theatre Factory presents "Lift Every Voice," bringing exciting musical theatre writers of color from the margins to centerstage!
I Don't Look
April 12, 2017
Written and Performed by Melissa Li.
In this song, Henry confides to his YouTube followers his crush on a classmate.
Kit Yan & Melissa Li (Interstate) performed at AWGC's Celebrate Activism through the Arts "Cabaret Night" celebration on November 8th. Interstate was AWGC's grantee partner in 2016 and 2017. Interstate is an Asian-American pop-rock poetry musical that follows Dash, a transgender spoken word performer as he goes on a cross-country tour with his best friend Adrian, a lesbian singer-songwriter.
EVERYTHING CHANGES
November 8, 2017
Written and Performed by Kit Yan and Melissa Li.
At the top of Act II, Dash and Henry reflect on the choices that led them to where they are.
From the musical Interstate by Melissa Li and Kit Yan.
LOSER DUMPLINGS
April 13, 2018
Written by Melissa Li.
Performed by Kit Yan and Melissa Li.
In this song, Dash reminisces on his friendship with Adrian and discovers something about himself.
From the musical Interstate by Melissa Li and Kit Yan.
WHY I SHARE
April 13, 2018
Written and Performed by Melissa Li.
Henry's mother discover the truth, and he's faced with an important decision.