Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy (ICIA) proudly presents the 2025 children's workshop of the original, Lunar New Year musical Year of the Beast (YOTB). This new bilingual work featuring all original music, libretto and book is written and composed by award-winning creative Karmia Chan Olutade, and performed by students of ICIA, a public charter school located in Irvine.

SYNOPSIS 
Year of the Beast is set in Irvine, CA and revolves around a culturally diverse community of children, parents and educators who, on Lunar New Year's Eve, find themselves racing against the clock to solve a mystery posed by the Heavenly Emperor of Chinese lore, who has sent Nian -- the infamous Beast of Spring Festival -- and the 12 Chinese Zodiacs on a quest to rediscover the significance of Spring.

Looking for a meaningful, family-friendly and cross-cultural theatre outing this season in Orange County? Year of the Beast will leave you uplifted and inspired as a captivating celebration of community, transformation, and the thrill of learning. This local show is Irvine-made and a love letter to all of us who have wrestled with the question of how to relate to the cultures that shaped us.

📍 Where: 10200 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA
📅 When: February 7th and 8th, 2025 @ 6 pm
🎟 Tickets: Reserve your seats now on Zeffy.com to secure your spot at this special event!