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Left my “Voted by Mail” sticker at home today, so I didn’t get to wear it at all! So putting it on display!!! #Vote #VotebyMail (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3ULkRh3oq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=edcmocp9stjl

Wandering the neighborhood and found this church. Stunning interior. Massive hall; right by Lake Merritt. #architecture #church #oakland #sanctuary (at The Cathedral of Christ the Light) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpvUitvB7k-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v7p12mh4j524

First trip as a faculty member with the @actmfa2021 class. I truly appreciates museums more now than I have ever in my life because of my own critical thinking and artistic eye that I developed when I was in grad school. Also had a great tour guide provided by the @deyoungmuseum. #teaching #faculty @actsanfrancisco #conservatory #acting #sanfrancisco #deyoungmuseum #art #observationpoint (at Deyoung Observation Deck) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpK-H4qBTAM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gm25onh0u347

Having some amazing meeting with students, faculty, and staff. Really feeling the weight of responsibility of this badge today. And feeling proud to wear it. I am really recognizing the amazing work this organization is doing, and the want to grow and do better. Let’s make this happen! @actsanfrancisco #NewJob #Educator #Acting #Theatre #EDI #Change #SelfImprovement #Advising #ConservatoryTraining #MFA #GradSchool (at American Conservatory Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/BofJd7bh_3A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=136q12ltywhdk

Having some amazing meeting with students, faculty, and staff. Really feeling the weight of responsibility of this badge today. And feeling proud to wear it. I am really recognizing the amazing work this organization is doing, and the want to grow and do better. Let’s make this happen! @actsanfrancisco #NewJob #Educator #Acting #Theatre #EDI #Change #SelfImprovement #Advising #ConservatoryTraining #MFA #GradSchool (at American Conservatory Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/BofJd7bh_3A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nrz89wodscfa

Look how freaking cute our new place is! (Duplex, in the downstairs unit!) #signedlease #oaklandliving #bayarea #moving #newhome #newjob (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnaCG8mhn9M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fk9eqrelt5o8

The remains of my life packed into bags and boxes. Ready to ship and fly off to San Francisco. New York, our four years together has been amazing, challenging, and fulfilling. Between grad School, the many theatre adventures, and being with the fantastic @ricktheburkhearted; I could not be more grateful. This is not the end! I will be making many trips and hopefully spending many summers back here. But for now, this is an “I’ll see you soon.” Beyond this city; I am so grateful for the amazing people that I’ve gotten to know here. Friends, teachers, theatre makers, people who came to see all my show, help me pack, and stay out on the streets chatting until the sun rises. You people make this city, and will continue to make awesome things. Our relationships are also not over! I look forward to keeping updated on the social medias, having long phone chats, welcoming overnight guests, and hearing about the amazing things you’ll be doing (also, planning for the cross coast collaborations that will be had). Apologies for being MIA via phone, email, and social media. Been hustling with this packing and moving. I am already miss you all. With much ❤️. #moving #packing #nyc #theatremaker #newjob #sf #bayarea #transitions #lifechanges #friends #loves #collaborators #artists #friendships (at Upper West Side) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnPEk3RBlm7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e0okfgzucksp

When it gets so hot you just cut off the sides of your hair at home! Ugh NYC! Won’t miss this heat at ALL! (at Times Square, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnClRgbB3GW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1elsimlsgw2w0

Packing and shipping all my books! SF, these are coming to you soon!!! #packing #moving #NYCtoSF (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm7Z5EiBl6G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qcdmfaxx6ubv

I’m actually only here to see @tydefoe in a @youngjeanleetheaterco show. #straightwhitemen #newyorktheatre #broadway (at Times Square, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmykEVfBetT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pjzck5e0l5p2

Viewing number two for me for @crazyrichasians. Loved it even more. And was able to appreciate the quality of the film in a different way. Still laughed and cried! #CrazyRichAsians #GoldOpen #34Mil #AsianAmericanFilms #RepresentationMatters (at Cinépolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmr-pONBaTy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=858ee2lon40k

Don’t tell me representation doesn’t matter. I laughed, I cried, I saw my family, I saw my friends. I saw the words my mother has said about my nose said to @constancewu , I saw the mahjong that I play with my family. I saw the aspects of my life I’ve led but never seen represented finally on film. Support this film. Support @crazyrichasians. It matters. #Repost @nicholaspilapil with @get_repost ・・・ bok bok, bitch (@crazyrichasians with the @caataconfest fam). #crazyrichasians #CAATAChicago #ConFest18 #revolutionaryacts (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmkmjCIhCfy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t76e7k13s4wd

So, it seems I’ve become a bit of an expert art articulating survival tactics of surviving as a PoC working in predominately white institutions. Honored to be on this panel and proud of Jonathan and Nicholas for hosting it!#Repost @joned with @get_repost ・・・ We did a panel for @caataconfest! It was an honor to lead a conversation on working in Predominantly White Institutions as PoCs. Inspiring, empowering, and enough cringe worthy stories all around. #ConFest18 #CAATAChicago #revolutionaryacts . . . #hapa #asianamericans #diversityworks #representationmatters (at De Paul University Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmhSI9ShmDA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xyi5tryz6u9

Farewell Williamstown Theatre Festival and dorm. You were quite the “home” for the past two months. A rollercoaster of emotions, highs and lows. I won’t forget the fantastic people I’ve met, the stunning plays that I worked on, and the difficult life lessons I learned about this industry. I am walking away with a belief in myself, my art, and my place in the American Theatre. Experiences such as these can bury beautiful treasures in cruel packages. Unwrapped; I’m ready to share them with the world. #theatre #summer #artists #lifelessons #director (at Williamstown Theatre Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmb2jn7Bhq3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19ed7uxu0h8qj

Apartment hunting is soooo exhausting...at the beach...by the Golden Gate Bridge... #Moving #BayArea (at Baker Beach)

On book for opening night of @lempickamusical! Necessary because dramatic cuts and new pages were made in tech just hours before the show! This is also my favorite seat because I also get to watch our amazing orchestra at work. Let’s do this @wtfestival!!! #newmusical #Lempicka #newplays #theatre #assistantdirector (at Williamstown Theatre Festival)

This is what @lempickamusical tech looks like from the stage. Notice the small snack pile at the directors table, in center. The view from the house is even MORE stunning. You’ll have to come to @wtfestival to check it out. We open soon!!! (at Williamstown Theatre Festival)