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Above: Inwa School Students performed at the Mintha Theater in January
New Mintha Theater Open Now
The Mintha Theater offers nightly performances of traditional Myanmar dance and music in a contemporary setting every evening from 8:30-9:30pm. The Mintha Theater is a social enterprise operated by the Inwa School of Performing Arts. It is part of our mission to maintain the quality and authenticity of Myanmar's spectacular performing arts. Your ticket purchase helps an advanced student to prepare for a career on the stage. Our thanks for donations in kind from:
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Come be inspired by Myanmar's spectacular live music and dance culture
Support the rigorous training of Myanmar's next generation of performers Please call 09 680 3607 for group discounts Alternate phone number 09 45897 4512 www.minthatheater.com |
The Mintha Theater at a Glance
The Mintha Theater opened in 2006 with the mission of presenting authentic Burmese dance to international visitors in Mandalay. But changes in Myanmar's economy brought changes to the Mintha Theater as well. Fans of the Mintha Theater and its mission are working to relocate the theater and to save a valuable resource for the arts community of Mandalay.
The Mintha Theater opened in 2006 with the mission of presenting authentic Burmese dance to international visitors in Mandalay. But changes in Myanmar's economy brought changes to the Mintha Theater as well. Fans of the Mintha Theater and its mission are working to relocate the theater and to save a valuable resource for the arts community of Mandalay.
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2006
Artistic director U Ohn Maung teamed with community artists and teachers from the Pantra Art University to found a classical dance theater in a fixed location catering to visiting and local audiences. 2009 Mintha Theater moved to 27th street and built a new bamboo stage. The theater expanded its repertoire to include more than 15 dances from different eras and Myanmar ethnicities. Local professionals commended the theater for including apprentices in its nightly performances. 2010 Lonely Planet and Routard guidebooks recommended Mintha Theater. Marketing outreach to travel agencies helped to boost audience size. Trip Advisor posted 4.5 star reviews and rated the Mintha Theater one of the top attractions in Mandalay. 2012 Audiences and local fame grew as tourism expanded. In the face of new competing economic opportunities, public funding was cut dramatically for student stipends and teacher salaries in the traditional arts 2013 Booming tourism helped to increase audiences to 3,000 visitors a year. Ticket sales met day-to-day costs of operation. Myanmar Times called out the Mintha Theater as the only venue highlighting classical dance. Mintha Theater was notified of non-renewal of its lease and began to look for a new location. Spiking rental costs threatened the theater. Late 2013 Arts Mandalay Foundation was formed with the goals of:
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The Mintha Theater Reviewer Comments
"Highlight of my 2-week tour of Myanmar. Do not miss!" -- reviewer, Trip Advisor "Probably the most exciting show I've seen in Asia...See it!" -- Jesse “I was thoroughly delighted by the enchanting performers in the charming show. It was obvious that the individuals in this troupe relished the opportunity to showcase the dance, music and culture of beautiful Myanmar. I wish them every success in their endeavors.” L. Kalogiannidis First Secretary and Consul, Australian Embassy, Stockholm "What a wonderful introduction to the culture of Myanmar.” Celia "Exceeded all my expectations..This place is a gem." -- reviewer, Trip Advisor “Es vie espacedo iou umcho harten. Redmente iuolndelie. Bieve si breve, dos noces breve.” Rainy “Tres heuruse d´avoir assible a ce spectacle les daseures et dansevaes sont tres expresifs, les costumes magnifiques et l´accueil parfait. Merci encore!” Silvie “Всё очень интересно и прекрасно. Огромное спасибо!” Sharov “Schitterende show!! Brengal uwhinders mede! Emn zegt´t koort. Prachsige kostums en mole uitvoening.” Ann “Heel erg mooie show met heel parchtige dansen , en met geweldige traditionele musich. Echt mei-dan de mooite waard.Gus See more at www.minthatheater.com and Trip Advisor |
