writings
Oceans Apart
An exploration of responsibility and freedom within a Vietnamese American household. As tensions rise between a father and son struggling to reconcile their past, a daughter-in-law's pregnancy forces everyone to confront unspoken truths. With humor and heart, Oceans Apart delves into the complexities of expectations, familial duty, and what it means to create a Legacy. This moving story defines what it means to be Home.
First Draft & Read: 12 / 17 / 2024
Ba Chị Em
Co-Written with Jessica Luu Pelletier and David Lee Huynh. An adaptation of Anton Chekhov's classic play, set against the backdrop of post-Vietnam War America. Ba Chị Em follows the lives of three Vietnamese sisters uprooted from their beloved Saigon and thrust into a small Midwestern American town. As they grapple with their new reality, the sisters confront unfulfilled dreams, cultural conflicts, and the relentless passage of time.
Supported by 2G Productions as part of NYU Grad Acting’s FreePlay Festival.
Draft Presented: 2 / 28 / 2026