The development of more experimental and edgy work in both theater and taiko drumming is one of Mu’s main goals, and the New Eyes Festival allows artists a public forum with which to present these works in progress. Jerome New Performance Program artists featured in the festival include spoken word artist Ed Bok Lee, actor and emerging playwright Sun Mee Chomet, and former Minnesota sketch comedy artist Paul Juhn, now based in New York at Mr. Miyagi’s Comedy Troupe. Other featured artists include playwright Katie Leo and director Jennifer Weir.