BWW Stage Mag Who You Kiss for Fun - Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Stage Mag

Join us for a reading of WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN by Emma Y. Lai. Directed by Grammy nominee Austin Ku. Produced as part of the Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop ongoing New Play Reading series.

Who You Kiss for Fun

 
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop
New Play Reading Series
 
 
Written by
Emma Y. Lai
Directed by
Austin Ku
Produced by
Kimberly S. Gunn
 
Starring
 
ETHAN YAHEEN-MOY CHAN 
TIFFANY TOH
BRANDON S. CHU
 
 
 

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Cast

Ethan Yaheen-Moy Chan
David
Tiffany Toh
Julie
Brandon S. Chu
William

Creative Team

Emma Y. Lai

Playwright

Austin Ku

Director

KImberly S. Gunn

Zoom Reading Producer

Garland Lee Thompson, Jr.

Executive Director - Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop

Meet the Company

Ethan Yaheen-Moy Chan

David
Ethan Yaheen-Moy Chan - David Ethan is a talented actor and singer with credits that include Everest with the National Asian Artists Project and Sweeney Todd at Winnipesaukee Playhouse. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Western Connecticut State University. He has performed in workshops and world premieres such as Double Helix at Goodspeed Musicals and BLENDED和 HARMONY with Theater Mu.

Tiffany Toh

Julie
Tiffany Toh - Julie Tiffany is known for her role in the original Broadway cast of Miss Saigon. She has toured with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and performed in productions like Once Upon a One More Time and Legally Blonde. When not on stage, Tiffany shares her love for sustainable fashion with over 250K followers on Instagram.

Brandon S. Chu

William
Brandon S. Chu - William Brandon’s credits include Camelot and Sweeney Todd at The Muny, TIANANMEN: A New Musical at The Phoenix Theatre Company, and The King & I (Broadway National Tour). A proud alumnus of Central Michigan University, he thanks Austin Ku, Emma Y. Lai, his dear friends and family, Dr. Eric Hoy Tucker, and his beautiful partner, Emma X. O’Loughlin.

Emma Y. Lai

Playwright
Emma Y. Lai - Playwright EMMA Y. LAI is a Taiwanese playwright and director based in Minnesota. In addition to playwriting, Lai has directed various theatrical works, including new plays and workshops. She has collaborated with institutions like Theatre Mu, and the Playwrights’ Center, and participated in events such as the Limefest at The Tank NYC.

Austin Ku

Director
Austin Ku - Director AUSTIN KU is a New York City-based actor, director, and Grammy Award nominee with a strong focus on new works, including plays, musicals, and film projects. Ku’s recent work includes his involvement with the Pan Asian Repertory Theatre’s NuWorks Festival and acting in the acclaimed musical Soft Power at The Public Theater, which earned him a Grammy nomination for the cast album.

KImberly S. Gunn

Zoom Reading Producer
KImberly S. Gunn - Zoom Reading Producer Kimberly Gunn is the Executive Director of Zoomcatchers, a company specializing in virtual event production, podcasting, and remote media services. Founded in 2020 during the pandemic, Zoomcatchers aims to keep people connected through digital platforms. Kimberly brings extensive experience from corporate, educational, and event production sectors, and has a strong background as an educator, trainer, and presenter. Under her leadership, Zoomcatchers has developed several notable projects, including the Conversations on Aging podcast and collaborations like the Hell, California Crime Anthology Series. Kimberly’s focus on high-quality, engaging content has made Zoomcatchers a leader in creating meaningful and innovative virtual experiences.

Garland Lee Thompson, Jr.

Executive Director - Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop
Garland Lee Thompson, Jr. - Executive Director - Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Garland Lee Thompson, Jr. is an accomplished actor, playwright, director, producer, and poet. He has served as the Executive Artistic Director of the Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop since 2014. Thompson’s career has deep roots in both performance and production, with experience working with major theatrical institutions like The Public Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, Zach Theatre in Austin, TX, and the Los Angeles Theater Center. He continued his artistic journey in New York City, where he further developed his skills in various aspects of theatre, including sound and lighting engineering, at iconic venues like the Blue Note Jazz Club. His dedication to promoting creativity extends through his leadership at FSWW, where he continues the legacy of the organization’s founders, including his father, Garland Lee Thompson Sr.

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Join us for a reading of WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN by Emma Y. Lai. Directed by Grammy nominee Austin Ku. Produced as part of the Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop ongoing New Play Reading series.

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