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A story of fight and flight takes the stage at the Museum when Seattle-based actor Minki Bai presents The Ballad of Freddie Ohr, a solo performance depicting the experiences of Fred Ohr, who during World War II became the first and only Korean American flying ace.
The story of this decorated flyer is based upon interviews with Ohr and inspired by American folk songs and tall tales like Paul Bunyan and John Henry. The play uses music and firsthand accounts to explore the immigrant experience and detail Ohr’s dogged pursuit of his dream to fly despite a rough childhood in the Idaho countryside, racial discrimination and finally German air attacks.
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM (Two performances)
This program is FREE as part of FREE First Thursday!
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