UPCOMING. (AS A PLAYWRIGHT)
June 2019
SPACE ON RYDER FARM (New York City, NY)
I'm heading back to Space on Ryder Farm for a week to write!
June 2019
SPACE ON RYDER FARM (New York City, NY)
I'm heading back to Space on Ryder Farm for a week to write!
RECENTLY. (AS AN ACTOR)
June 2019
RATTLESTICK THEATER (New York City, NY)
Staged Reading as part of the Pride Plays
A LANGUAGE OF THEIR OWN playing Ming
Written by Chay Yew
May/June 2019
PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE & CLASSIC STAGE COMPANY (New York City, NY)
Workshop + Public Presentations of Shakespeare Adaptations
RICHARD II playing Bolingbroke
Adapted by Naomi Iizuka & Directed by Jennifer Chang
AS YOU LIKE IT playing Silvius
Adapted by David Ivers & Directed by Rob Salas
OTHELLO playing Roderigo
Adapted by Mfoniso Udofia & Directed by Victor Malang Maog
TWO NOBLE KINSMAN playing Theseus
Adapted by Tim Slover & Directed by April Cleveland
May 2019
THE LARK (New York City, NY)
Workshop + Public Presentation of ON EVERY LINK A HEART DOES DANGLE; OR OWED
by Tim J. Lord
Directed by Meredith McDonough
Starring Rin Allen, Chloe Bell, Stephanie Berry, Kimberly Chatterjee, Madison Ferris, Andy Lucien, Christina Pumariega, Jasmin Walker and me!
RECENTLY. (AS A PLAYWRIGHT)
January 15, 2019 @ 7pm
STEPPENWOLF THEATRE (Chicago, IL)
Workshop + Public Presentation of BALD SISTERS
Directed by Jenny Koons
Starring Lori Tan Chinn, Angel Desai, Stephenie Sooyhun Park,
Cliff Chamberlain & Martin Hanna.
***Pinch me, please.
Read the Broadway World article.
RSVP here!
June 2019
RATTLESTICK THEATER (New York City, NY)
Staged Reading as part of the Pride Plays
A LANGUAGE OF THEIR OWN playing Ming
Written by Chay Yew
May/June 2019
PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE & CLASSIC STAGE COMPANY (New York City, NY)
Workshop + Public Presentations of Shakespeare Adaptations
RICHARD II playing Bolingbroke
Adapted by Naomi Iizuka & Directed by Jennifer Chang
AS YOU LIKE IT playing Silvius
Adapted by David Ivers & Directed by Rob Salas
OTHELLO playing Roderigo
Adapted by Mfoniso Udofia & Directed by Victor Malang Maog
TWO NOBLE KINSMAN playing Theseus
Adapted by Tim Slover & Directed by April Cleveland
May 2019
THE LARK (New York City, NY)
Workshop + Public Presentation of ON EVERY LINK A HEART DOES DANGLE; OR OWED
by Tim J. Lord
Directed by Meredith McDonough
Starring Rin Allen, Chloe Bell, Stephanie Berry, Kimberly Chatterjee, Madison Ferris, Andy Lucien, Christina Pumariega, Jasmin Walker and me!
RECENTLY. (AS A PLAYWRIGHT)
January 15, 2019 @ 7pm
STEPPENWOLF THEATRE (Chicago, IL)
Workshop + Public Presentation of BALD SISTERS
Directed by Jenny Koons
Starring Lori Tan Chinn, Angel Desai, Stephenie Sooyhun Park,
Cliff Chamberlain & Martin Hanna.
***Pinch me, please.
Read the Broadway World article.
RSVP here!
STILL ON MY MIND.
KNYUM AT MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE (Lowell, MA)
Jan. 10 - Feb. 4, 2018
World Premiere
KNYUM AT MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE (Lowell, MA)
Jan. 10 - Feb. 4, 2018
World Premiere
Onstage Blog
"I’m not going to divulge any more details than that, because this is one of those plays you just need to experience for yourself. I will say that Chum’s performance of his beautifully poetic play was well deserving of the standing ovation he received from the captivated audience."
Theater Mirror
"What Chum’s play can offer the audience is a chance to wrestle with those big ideas about heritage, identity and America. It’s not about providing the solutions to any of his questions or issues, it’s a matter of gathering a group of people together in that place called the theater and giving everyone the chance to just think for a while, to listen to the perspective of someone unlike themselves and really try to see and understand their world. It may seem like a small step, but it’s perhaps a step we need."
The Arts Fuse
"MRT’s production of KNYUM succeeds in a number of ways; it is an engaging drama that also makes a strong argument for the inclusion of diverse voices in the theater. This show is unlike anything else New England theatre currently has to offer — in the best possible way."
Merrimack Valley Magazine
"The play is based on Chum’s own life, and his performance crackles with raw honesty. The audience participates in this astonishing journey of self-discovery, which is at times humorous, at other times dark and unforgiving in its depiction of the inner and outer conflicts of a second-generation immigrant. Chum performs with the weight from generations of anguish, yet with an honest smile and open heart. He is instantaneously likeable, charming and wildly entertaining."
"I’m not going to divulge any more details than that, because this is one of those plays you just need to experience for yourself. I will say that Chum’s performance of his beautifully poetic play was well deserving of the standing ovation he received from the captivated audience."
Theater Mirror
"What Chum’s play can offer the audience is a chance to wrestle with those big ideas about heritage, identity and America. It’s not about providing the solutions to any of his questions or issues, it’s a matter of gathering a group of people together in that place called the theater and giving everyone the chance to just think for a while, to listen to the perspective of someone unlike themselves and really try to see and understand their world. It may seem like a small step, but it’s perhaps a step we need."
The Arts Fuse
"MRT’s production of KNYUM succeeds in a number of ways; it is an engaging drama that also makes a strong argument for the inclusion of diverse voices in the theater. This show is unlike anything else New England theatre currently has to offer — in the best possible way."
Merrimack Valley Magazine
"The play is based on Chum’s own life, and his performance crackles with raw honesty. The audience participates in this astonishing journey of self-discovery, which is at times humorous, at other times dark and unforgiving in its depiction of the inner and outer conflicts of a second-generation immigrant. Chum performs with the weight from generations of anguish, yet with an honest smile and open heart. He is instantaneously likeable, charming and wildly entertaining."
