Lloyd Suh | Book and Co-Lyricist

Lloyd Suh is the author of THE HEART SELLERS, THE CHINESE LADY, THE FAR COUNTRY (Pulitzer Prize finalist), and others. Awards include the Steinberg Playwright Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, Horton Foote Prize, Herb Alpert Award for the Arts, and the Helen Merrill Award. He was elected in 2016 to the Dramatists Guild Council, and serves as a Professor of the Practice at Princeton Univer

Thao Nguyen | Composer and Co-Lyricist

Thao Nguyen, known for her distinctly evocative songwriting and dynamic, arresting performance, has continued to evolve artistically and personally since dropping the moniker “Thao & The Get Down Stay Down” in 2021. Her most recent album, 'TEMPLE,' reflects a profound exploration of freedom and belonging, shaped by her experiences reconnecting with her cultural roots on her first trip to Vietnam. This journey is also the subject of her intimate documentary, "NOBODY DIES," which premiered on PBS to critical acclaim. Throughout her career, Thao has expanded her reach beyond recording and touring and glided into the realms of writing, filmmaking, television, podcasting and theater. She has guest hosted the celebrated podcast SONG EXPLODER, hosted PBS's SOUTHERN STORYTELLERS series, and scored numerous film and dance projects, all the while continuing to tour nationally and internationally. Thao can currently be seen in the music film AMONGST THE DISQUIET (which she co-created, starred in, and wrote original music for) as it shows in contemporary art institutions and events all over the world (ex. New Orleans Museum of Art, MCA Denver, São Paulo Biennial). Her 6TH studio album will be released in October 2026. She is currently at work writing her debut book for Graywolf Press (2027) and developing a musical. Balancing personal vulnerability with broader cultural commentary, Thao remains a prominent voice in the contemporary music scene and beyond.

Chay Yew | Director

New York production credits include the Public Theater, New York Theatre Workshop, Roundabout, Playwrights Horizons, Signature, City Center Encores!, Flea, Audible Theatre, Rattlestick, National Asian American Theatre Company, and Ma Yi Theatre. Regional credits include the Goodman, Arena Stage, American Conservatory Theatre, Berkeley Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, Alley, South Coast Rep, Seattle Rep, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Old Globe, Goodspeed Musicals, Center Theatre Group, Hartford Stage, Denver Center Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, Roundhouse, Kennedy Center, Huntington, Humana Festival, Writers Theatre, Court Theatre, GALA Hispanic Theatre, Mosaic Theatre, Seattle Children’s Theatre, ACT Theatre, Victory Gardens, East West Players, Teatro Vista, Empty Space, Singapore Rep, etc. His opera credits include the world premieres of AINADAMAR and RAGE D’AMORS at Tanglewood and Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the New York premiere of AMERICAN SOLDIER at Perelman Performing Arts Center. An alumnus of New Dramatists, he is the recipient of the 2024 Doris Duke Artist Award and the OBIE. chayyew.com

Chris Fenwick | Music Supervisor

Chris Fenwick most recently music directed the Broadway productions of KIMBERLY AKIMBO (Tony Award, Best Musical), for which he also supervised the national tour, and TAMMY FAYE. He music supervised the Broadway revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Tony Award, Best Revival) and the Broadway and London productions of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR (Olivier winner, outstanding musical contribution). Chris music directed the Public Theater’s production of SOFT POWER (Pulitzer finalist), the Broadway revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and the Public Theater and Broadway productions of FUN HOME (Tony Award, Best Musical; Pulitzer finalist), for which he also served as music supervisor of the national tour and London production. He was the founding music director of City Center Encores! Off-Center, where he music directed 13 productions. Chris music directed the original productions of Michael John LaChiusa’s GIANT; LOS OTROS; QUEEN OF THE MIST and SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE. He conducted the Public Theater’s production of MOTHER COURAGE and HER CHILDREN, starring Meryl Streep. His recordings have been nominated for four Grammy Awards. Chris has served as music director for Patti LuPone at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and many more. His film credits include Steven Spielberg’s WEST SIDE STORY, on which he served as a vocal producer.

Christine Mok | Dramaturg

Christine Mok is a dramaturg and scholar. She is an Associate Professor in the department of English at the University of Rhode Island. She is co-editor with Joshua Chambers-Letson of Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig’s CHINA TRILOGY: THREE PARABLES OF GLOBAL CAPITAL (Bloomsbury, 2021), and editor of Lloyd Suh’s ONCE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE: A COLLECTION OF PLAYS (Bloomsbury, 2025). Off Broadway: THE FAR COUNTRY (Atlantic Theater Company), HARVEST (LaMaMa). Regional: FUN HOME, SOJOURNERS, THE HEART SELLERS (Huntington), THE HEART SELLERS (Milwaukee Rep), THE HEART SELLERS (Guthrie), SNOW IN MIDSUMMER (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), MADAMA BUTTERFLY (Opera Theatre of St Louis), THE INTELLIGENT DESIGN OF JENNY CHOW (Yale Rep). Education: PhD (Brown University), MFA (Yale School of Drama). Member of Wingspace Theatrical Design. wingspace.com/christine

Ann Yee | Movement Consultant

Ann trained at the Boston Conservatory of Music, the Harvard Summer Dance Center, and Ohio State University. As a director, her work in theatre includes TURANDOT at Opera Australia, OTHERLAND at the Almeida Theatre, THE HUMAN BODY at Donmar Warehouse, RUSALKA at Royal Opera House, AS YOU LIKE IT at Dallas Theater Center, HOT at Goodspeed, and PERPETUAL SUNSHINE AND THE GHOST GIRLS at NAMT. Her extensive work as a choreographer includes CAROLINE, OR CHANGE (Broadway), SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Broadway), WE LIVE IN CAIRO (NYTW), AN AMERICAN SOLDIER (Perelman Performing Arts Center), CARMEN (The Metropolitan Opera in NYC), NEXT TO NORMAL (Donmar Warehouse and Wyndhams Theatre), RUSALKA (Royal Opera House), THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS (Teatro Colon), SOUTH PACIFIC (Sadler’s Wells), LIFE AFTER (Goodman Theater), BLINDNESS (Theatre Carre), LA BOHEME (The Goteborg Opera), AS YOU LIKE IT (Dallas Theater Center), OKLAHOMA (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), THE AMERICAN CLOCK (Old Vic), THE SHAKESPEARE TRILOGY (Don Mar and Kings Cross), WAR REQUIEM (English National Opera), THE COLOR PURPLE (Menier Chocolate Factory), AFTER MISS JULIE (The Young Vic), KING LEAR (RSC), and many more. Her film choreography work includes A BIGGER SPLASH, directed by Luca Gudagnino.

Jonathan Castanien | Stage Manager

Broadway: Buena Vista Social Club, Water for Elephants, Life of Pi. Select Off-Broadway: Confederates (Signature); american (tele)visions (New York Theatre Workshop); The Last of the Love Letters, Nomad Motel (Atlantic Theater Company); Snow in Midsummer (Classic Stage Company); MEDEA (BAM), Soft Power (The Public), The Cake (MTC). He is a 2018 alumnus of artEquity’s National Facilitator Training, he was featured in American Theatre Magazine’s December 2018 “People to Watch” list, and is a co-founder/co-Producing Artistic Leader of The Sống Collective, an initiative that aims to amplify the voices of those from the Vietnamese diaspora. Jonathan holds a BA in Theatre Design and Production from CSU Fullerton. www.jonathancastanien.com

Mesa | Assistant Stage Manager

They are thrilled to be part of S&F 2026 summer season! Broadway: REDWOOD. Broadway Tour: THE WIZ (1st National). Select Regional: SATURDAY CHURCH (NYTW), ALL THE BEAUTY IN THE WORLD (DRT), THE PREACHER’S WIFE, FURLOUGH’S PARADISE, ENGLISH (Alliance Theatre), APPROPRIATE (South Coast Repertory). Select Workshops: ZOOTOPIA: THE MUSICAL (Disney Theatrical), PAPER MENAGERIE. Thank you family, friends, and Atlas. Te amo apá. Sångan i guaguan.

Mars Juno Bartolome Neri | Production Assistant

Mars Juno Bartolome Neri (they/them) is an artist and stage manager dedicated to supporting those who want to tell their personal stories and creating community through social justice oriented art through new plays or devised works. Their passion lies in community care and the joy that can be found through these collaborative storytelling processes. They’re devoted to doing work that brings unheard voices and untold stories to light. Previous collaborators include Leviathan Lab, NAATCO, Breaking the Binary Theatre, National Queer Theater, JACK, and Signature Theatre DC. marsjbneri.com

Lina Breining | Score Manager

Lina Breining is an NYC based composer and orchestrator for film, animation, theatre, and media from Austin, TX. Her music has been featured at venues such as the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, and multiple Academy Award-qualifying film festivals. Her first composer credit for a feature film PURPLE, premiered in Los Angeles and was screened at USC's School of Cinematic Arts. Lina has also collaborated with an animator at Pixar Animation Studios whose short BEYOND THE JOURNEY won Best 3D Animation at the New York Short Animation Festival. Lina was selected for the 2026 ASCAP/Columbia University Film Scoring Workshop and is a current mentee of the Society of Composers and Lyricists. Lina has worked as a music production assistant for companies such as Broadway Unlocked, and Maestra Music. She has also worked as a music assistant on the Tony Awards.