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Writing Projects

​編劇作品

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A re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet as a dialogue between creator and creation, where Shakespeare is portrayed as a programmer debugging Hamlet, a character seeking self-awareness and liberation from his preordained loops.

- Full-length Production, Adaptor and Playwright 

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A new musical exploring the hells of various cultures through a reimagining of myths and beliefs. The story follows a Taiwanese woman, A-Mei, as she navigates these realms in search of answers, encountering figures and traditions from different faiths.

- Musical Staged Reading and Work-in-progress Presentation, Librettist 

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Nico, the privileged son of a politician, grapples with identity, family expectations, and his complicity in systems of power. Whitewashed explores his journey of self-discovery through fragmented narratives, revealing the personal and societal costs of confronting the truth.

- Full-length Staged Reading, Playwright

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Set in Taiwan, this new musical  intertwines the lives of three women across generations—Hsiao-Chun (小春), Lisa, and Yu-Han (瑀涵)— each navigating the challenges of finding or maintaining a home. Against the backdrop of a construction site turned performance space in 2023, their stories unfold, revealing struggles with family, societal expectations, and personal aspirations. 

- Musical Production, Librettist

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“Slipping Through Fingers” follows Tien, a young puppeteer, as he reflects on his memories with his father, Chuan, a master of Taiwanese glove puppetry. Through a mix of traditional performances and intimate family moments, the story explores their shared passion for puppetry, the challenges of passing on this art form, and the legacy of their craft amidst generational shifts.

- Full-length Production, Director and Playwright 

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Living alone in a rented rooftop studio apartment, Lola is in quarantine. With her time away from work, she starts her own stand-up comedy show by streaming online. With her sex doll aside as her “assistant,” which she named Loli, she acts, tells jokes, sings, and dances. However, there is not a single person in the streaming room. To attract more viewers, she has to do more than stand-up….

- Short Play Production, Director and Playwright 

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Set in a war-torn Rome, this retelling explores a former wartime leader, Titus Andronicus, returns to face political turmoil and personal tragedies. The story weaves themes of revenge, betrayal, and power struggles as Titus’s family is entangled in a web of violence and political intrigue. This adaptation reimagines Shakespeare’s classic with contemporary political undertones and a focus on fractured family dynamics amidst societal chaos.

- Full-length Production, Adaptor and Director 

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Living alone in a rented rooftop studio apartment, Lola is in quarantine. With her time away from work, she starts her own stand-up comedy show by streaming online. With her sex doll aside as her “assistant,” which she named Loli, she acts, tells jokes, sings, and dances. However, there is not a single person in the streaming room. To attract more viewers, she has to do more than stand-up….

- Full-length Production, Director and Playwright 

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Set in a war-torn Rome, this retelling explores a former wartime leader, Titus Andronicus, returns to face political turmoil and personal tragedies. The story weaves themes of revenge, betrayal, and power struggles as Titus’s family is entangled in a web of violence and political intrigue. This adaptation reimagines Shakespeare’s classic with contemporary political undertones and a focus on fractured family dynamics amidst societal chaos.

- Full-length Production, Adaptor and Director 

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Living alone in a rented rooftop studio apartment, Lola is in quarantine. With her time away from work, she starts her own stand-up comedy show by streaming online. With her sex doll aside as her “assistant,” which she named Loli, she acts, tells jokes, sings, and dances. However, there is not a single person in the streaming room. To attract more viewers, she has to do more than stand-up….

- Short Play Production, Director and Playwright 

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