A student-initiated, student-run, and student-performed production, Thai Smakom is proud to present our 13th Annual Thai Culture Night "BitterSweet/เปรี้ยว หวาน มัน"
"BitterSweet" is comprised of two intertwined storylines told together to show the value of family and culture in a modern day setting.
After losing their home due to the tough economy, Din and his family head to Kamphang Petch to stay with an old friend. When Din first arrives he has a Bitter encounter with Noot, a hard-working girl that is trying to help her dad open up a dessert store. Slowly, Din begins to grow closer to Noot and her dad. Eventually he learns of an upcoming food competition, then meets a rival competitor of Noot's dad who makes Din an enticing offer and forces him to think about what a family really needs to be happy.
Our other storyline follows Din's friend, Gun, a modern day, tech-savvy guy that comes to Kamphang Petch to help Din and his family out. He arrives in Kamphang Petch and has a Sweet encounter with Dao, a traditional Thai music and dance teacher. As they start to get better acquainted with one another, they begin to realize that their cultures clash and the only way to get past their differences is to try and understand each other.
Will our characters have a Bitter or Sweet ending?
You'll have to come out to our 13th Annual Thai Culture Night to find out!
PERFORMANCES INCLUDE:
-Drama
-Look Toong (Thai Folk Music)
-Modern Dance
-Muay Thai (Thai Martial Arts)
-Traditional Thai Dances
DAY: Saturday, April 16, 2011
TIME: 7 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM
PLACE: Schoenberg Hall, UCLA
COST: FREE! (But requires tickets)
RE-WATCH OUR SHOW AGAIN FROM THE BEGINNING:
SLIDESHOW:
SONG PLAYLIST:
TICKET INFORMATION:
UCLA students can pick up tickets at the Central Ticket Office starting Monday, April 11 with a valid BruinCard. (2 tickets per ID)
For non-UCLA guests, large parties, or will call, please email tcnfinance@gmail.com with the number of tickets needed and a name we can contact.
DIRECTIONS TO SCHOENBERG HALL & PARKING STRUCTURE 2
FROM 405 NORTH:
Exit Sunset and go West (right turn). Turn right onto Hilgard. Follow signs to Parking Structure 2.
FROM 405 SOUTH:
Exit Sunset and go East (left turn). Turn right onto Hilgard. Follow signs to Parking Structure 2.
From Parking Structure 2:
After exiting Parking Structure 2, cross Charles E. Young Drive East, and continue walking north past the Inverted Fountain. The entrance to Schoenberg Hall will be on your right hand side, before you reach the grassy field of Dickson Court.
PARKING INFORMATION:
All Day Parking is available for $10 in Parking Structure 2.
DONATIONS:
*Thank you to everyone who donated to make our show possible! We couldn't have done it without you! We hope you will continue to support us, to make our future shows will be even better*
Thai Culture Night is open to everyone, free of charge. However, to uphold our standards and vision of a successful production, we are requesting your general support. The event is not only a result of student effort, but of community partnership, and thus your participation is integral to our show.
You can support our Thai Culture Night easily by donating online or by sending us your donation.
All donations are tax-deductible! We will send you a receipt for your contribution shortly after we receive it.
To make a donation through PayPal simple click on the Donate icon below:
If you are interested in hearing about our sponsorship package, would like to place an Ad in our programs, or would like to hear about other ways you can support us please email tcnfinance@gmail.com for more information.
PAST CULTURE NIGHTS:
Click on the following links to view some of our past Culture Nights.
Torn ฉีก (2010):
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=6555E6AD6CDD9083
Destined เพราะว่า... (2009):
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=917DF240A1DA2EF7
The Lost Chapter (2008):
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=DD1942DB9A7854BC
See Yeak/Intersection (2007)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QL1mvjsJgo
Lost and Found (2006)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvDfwlb21KE
Jabchai (2005)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26FkB6rm4GA
Sai Yai Sai Jai (2004)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKjsGcOld_4
We Hope You Enjoyed The Show!
*Questions/comments/concerns please email tsculturenight@gmail.com
