The organization of familial systems in an Asian context does not necessarily imply an inherent difference from that of a Western family – but when an Asian subjectivity intersects with Queerness, the emergent forms manifest in a collision of systems that graciously, gorgeously, generously form around the contours of these Queer Asian bodies that need to be held (or not). And, further, when that intersection I’ve described meets a diasporic understanding (specifically, mine) a fabulation of sorts happens – these three plays are my attempt to explore the corners of the anecdote. My way of being in a room I have only read about.

the beggar’s benison was a sacred order of knights in 1700s Scotland devoted to the study and reverence of male sexuality, to making sex not-weird and not-shameful. “bad maidens” centers on the lass’ (lassies? lassi?) that did the dirty work for the order. we explore the notion that maybe homoerotic hangouts are not just not-weird, maybe it's super awesome. maybe penis-touching and cumming on a plate with your boys is the key to true liberation. and maybe, that story is better told by the maidens, and not the boys. maybe.

Productions:

• 2026 - Writing is Live @ Brown University; Directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy

At the turn of the moon for Tumaiguini (Chamoru New Year), a seam in the fabric of the universe tears open, allowing a malicious unknown Alien superpower to enter our world. Best friends, Ren and Mai, set out on a journey to get a rice cooker — unbeknownst to them, they’ve set out on a journey of chaotic self discovery, intense bart rides, and demon cuckoos. Oh, and there’s some Queer love and healing in there too.

Created as part of SFBATCO's Creators Lab.

Productions:

• 2025 - SFBATCO Full Production; Directed by Michelle Talgarow

• 2024 - SFBATCO New Roots Festival, Act I Staged Reading; Directed by Reed Flores

• 2023 - SFBATCO's Creator's Lab, Staged Reading; Directed by Michelle Talgarow

"Or, I fell in love with the butcher at Seafood City"

John (AKA John Paul, JP, or John Boy) is a single gay Filipino man in the Bay -- his best friend is moving away, throwing John into an existential dread spiral: without his partner in crime, without potential partners, and without family, who is he? What happens to him? 

(in progress)

Productions:

• 2024 - Act I Workshop Presentation w/Theatre Rhinoceros

After their mother's recent passing, two sisters, Lin and Baby, are tasked with packing up their mother's house for an estate sale. They're confronted with the challenge of deciding: what memories are worth keeping? what memories should we sell? While they figure it out, something (or someone) else lurks in the darkness, waiting. Y'know what they say, one man's trash is a demon's treasure. That's what they say. .. right?

Created for Contemporary Asian Theatre Scene's inaugural AAPI Playwright Festival.

Productions:

• 2024 - CATS AAPI Playwright Festival, San Jose Stage, Directed by Wynne Chan

1W, 2M

Death decides to pay a visit to Leo, a writer living-somewhat-alone. Suddenly Leo's intrusive, but well-meaning neighbor, Gennie, barges in and reveals their neighbor has passed away. In a chaotic sequence of events, we learn more about Leo's relationship with death and the living. How would you handle death if Death was a handsome stranger who smells nice?

Productions:

2018 - CSUF Advanced Directing, directed by Sarah Clack