End of an Era

By now, it must be obvious that my play was cancelled. Sadly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Flux Theatre Ensemble’s production of Rage Play was cancelled. We were halfway through the rehearsal period, and while the decision to shut down the show for health and safety concerns was easy, it was also quite painful.

It’s taken me a long time to update my website because it’s taken me a long time to accept that a play that I had worked for more than two years did not quite make it to the stage. While I have plenty of unproduced plays, I have never had one go all the way through the process only to stop just before production. It has taken me some time to process this loss along with the radical change in my lifestyle to stay inside almost all the time.

I was really proud of this play. It was a departure from my usual romantic fare, and while I think it was funny, it was also very dark. It was scary to think of putting this play out into the world, to allow my darkness to show, and in that scariness, it was also thrilling.

Thanks to the wonderful folks behind the TheaterWithoutTheater handle on Instagram, a small piece of my play has made it onto the internet. It’s just a taste, but I’m grateful to have some of the work documented . A special shout out to Alexandra Curran who took the time to tape the monologue and to Dina Vovsi who made the link happen! I’m grateful to the amazing circle of artists who continue to support each other in this crazy time.

I hope to be able to share more of Rage Play with you online soon. But until then, be well.

Casting Announced for "Washer/Dryer"

I'm thrilled to announce the casting for the Off-Broadway production of "Washer/Dryer."  Benjamin Kamine will direct our seasoned cast.  Johnny Wu will play Michael, Jade Wu his mother Dr. Lee, Annie McNamara the uptight Board President Wendee, and Jamyl Dobson Sonya's best friend Sam.  Most exciting (at least to me) is that I will be playing the role of Sonya, the woman who refuses to give up her washer/dryer for her new husband.  After two productions, I am excited to step into this role.  My writing sprung from frustration with the types of roles that I auditioned for, and so it is especially meaningful to play this strong South Asian American woman.

You can read more about the whole team on BroadwayWorld.  Rehearsals start on December 28th!

Tickets to "Washer/Dryer" at the Beckett Theatre are $25 until Christmas Day.  Previews begin January 26th.  Opening Night is February 2nd, and the show closes on February 21st.  Click here for tickets and showtimes.