SEATTLE, July 7, 2026—A story of fight and flight takes the stage at the Museum on July 18, when Seattle-based actor Minki Bai presents The Ballad of Freddie Ohr, a solo performance depicting the experiences of World War II fighter pilot Fred Ohr, the first and only Korean American flying ace. Bai's show 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 Ohr’s pursuit of his dream to fly despite a rough childhood in the Idaho countryside, racial discrimination and finally, German air attacks. Performances at 1 and 2:30 p.m., and free with general admission.
Minki Bai
Minki Bai is a Seattle-based actor, improviser, teaching artist, and all-around storyteller. Bai is a recent graduate of the University of Washington’s Professional Actor Training Program, where he earned his MFA in Acting and produced The Ballad of Freddie Ohr as part of his thesis. As an artist he believes in empowering his community with narratives and performances that are adventurous, truthful, and a little silly.
Bai’s work celebrates identity, belonging and our place in a larger, unjust world. Recent theatre credits include UW School of Drama’s The Seagull, The Winter’s Tale, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle. He has also taught acting and improv at Taproot Theatre, Jet City Improv and the University of Washington.
Image: Minki Bai performing as Fred Ohr. Photo courtesy Minki Bai.
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