In her “Note from the Director,” for example, she writes in detail about her decision to cast Asian actors in the roles of Catherine, Robert, and Claire, referencing her upbringing as a first-generation Filipino-American and how that impacted the way her family dealt with the loss of her father.

This world premiere production of Vichet Chum’s compelling play, “KNYUM”, invites the audience on a journey of discovery. Written and performed by Vichet Chum, Chum portrays Guy, a hotel clerk who works the night shift while studying Khmer, the language of Cambodia.