Photos: First Look at AI YAH GOY VEY! at Pan Asian Rep
The new solo show is written and performed by Richard Chang.
By: Chloe Rabinowitz Feb. 04, 2026
You can now get a first look at production photos for Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Ai Yah Goy Vey! - Adventures of a Dim Sun in Search of His Wanton Father.
The new solo show, written and performed by Richard Chang and directed by Laura Josepher will run from January 29 through March 1, 2026, at the Mezzanine Theatre – A.R.T./New York Theatres.
In Ai Yah Goy Vey!, a country bumpkin delivering Chinese takeout food navigates New York City’s diverse neighborhoods while searching for his long-lost father, who abandoned his Chinese opera diva mother years earlier. The piece unfolds as a comic, “Looney Tunes”-inspired whodunit that incorporates stand-up comedy, musical theatre, dance, opera, and puppetry, using humor and cultural overlap to challenge stereotypes and celebrate shared humanity.
The production is dedicated to the memory of actor, playwright, and director Ernest Abuba, a co-founding member of Pan Asian Repertory Theatre and a mentor to Richard Chang.
The creative team includes Sheryl Liu (set design), Karen Boyer (costume design), Samantha Weiser (lighting design), Howard Ho (sound design), and Scott Leff (projection design). Kristine Schlachter serves as production stage manager, with Cameron Fleck as assistant stage manager.
Photo credit: Jeremy Varner
