my approach to theatre
I am a Chinese American human who lived overseas growing up (Kenya, and Uganda). I share stories highlighting my identity, lived experience, and my ideals. I love telling stories that are modern interpretations/retellings/or inspired from myth, folklore, legend, epics, or tales.
I make theatre that can only be done on stage, in front of an audience - always acknowledging the relationship between actor and observer. With Brecht influence, the alienation effect is always a tool to be considered in my work. The combination of physical theatre, puppetry, mime work, and technology draws the audience towards what makes theatre irreplaceable.
stage direction
Stakeholders Dakota Brown The Runaways Lab Theatre
Tambo and Bones*† (Mikael Burke) Dave Harris Refracted Theatre Company
Laments of a Brown Bird Summer Cris Eli Blak Directors Haven 6
A Kind of Blue Michael Wells-Oakes Eclectic Full Contact Theatre
Krill’s Quest Angelle Whavers Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble
Splatter Stephanie Murphy Stage Left Theatre
Octo and Cleo Maria Arreola Pocket Theatre VR
Her Choice Laura King Pocket Theatre VR
Guilt in Reverence John Mabey Pocket Theatre VR
Eye Contact Joel Willison Pocket Theatre VR
Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller Knox College
The Mill on the Floss* (Liz Metz) George Eliot Knox College
The Children’s Hour* (Liz Metz) Lillian Hellman Knox College
Dutchman Amiri Baraka Knox College
Marigold; A Sibling Sketch Jaye L. Gant Knox College
*Assistant Director †Jeff Award
readings
Saving Myself Maria Arreola Definition Theatre | Amplify Series
Chuan and Eve Lyra Nalan Three Brothers Theatre
The Tall One Zach Barr Playground - Chicago
An Origin Story Ian Michael Minh Playground - Chicago
The Grand Experiment (Radio) Kris Thompson Eclectic Full Contact Theatre
Dead at 24 Alex Gallo and Joel Willison Virtual Play Festival
Project Selene Mathew Park Playground - Chicago
A New Year’s Eve Carol Matt Schutz Playground - Chicago
Masks On Susan H. Pak Playground - Chicago
Belle and the Wicked Winifred Emma Durbin Chicago Dramatists
Exit Interview Kimberly Vaughn Chicago Dramatists
Tellyhead Holly Richmond Virtual Theatre Collaboration
Resignation Lauren Kaltenecker Virtual New Plays Workshop
Old Bonds Sam Weithers Virtual New Plays Workshop
Untitled Sex Work Play Jaye L. Gant Virtual New Plays Workshop
The Little School for Angels Aidan Murphy Virtual New Plays Worksho
virtual projects
8182 (Radio) Rishi Chowdhary Eclectic Full Contact Theatre
F*CK REALISM Ensemble Pocket Theatre VR
The Grand Experiment (Radio) Kris Thompson Eclectic Full Contact Theatre
Dead at 24 Alex Gallo and Joel Willison Virtual Play Festival
W.W.M.M.D.S.F Hank Kimmel Pocket Theatre VR.
awards/ relevant experience/uncatagorized info.
Assistant Directed for Tambo and Bones - winner of 8 Jeff Awards in 2024 (including Best Direction)
Professional Frisbee Player (Chicago Union) - 2024
Tedx Talk - Virtual Theatre; who is the audience? - 2024
Linda Elizabeth Karger Award in the Theatre Arts - 2020
Jean Bloomquist McBath Memorial Production Award in Studio Theatre - 2019
ISU Theatre Award for Excellence - 2016
I love Corgis and Red Pandas