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Kat Yen is a Taiwanese-American theater director, born and raised in NYC. She has directed at Atlantic Theater Company, Ars Nova, and The Bushwick Starr, amongst others. Recent productions include Heart Strings by Lee Cataluna, Happy Life by Kathy Ng, Marisol by José Rivera, and The Juniors by Noah Diaz. Kat is the inaugural Directing Fellow at La Jolla Playhouse, a former Resident Director at The Flea Theater, a past Van Lier Directing Fellow at Second Stage Theater and the co-founder and former Artistic Director of Spookfish Theatre Company.
M.F.A. Directing: Yale School of Drama

Kat Yen Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Associate Director

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North Coast Repertory Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season


North Coast Repertory Theatre has announced its Season 43 (2024-2025). This season’s roster includes a World Premiere comic mystery, three San Diego premieres, a Tony Award-winning musical, a searing classic drama, an inspiring autobiographical piece, a family comedy, a new and hilarious Hercule Poirot mystery, a unique look at the Asian immigration experience, and one century-old cake. 

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces 4000 MILES, Rodgers & Hammerstein and More for Summer 2024 Season


Get the latest updates on the BTG's Summer 2024 season. Discover what's new, what's returning, and what you can't miss from the upcoming lineup.

La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series


La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.

Photos: See Tonya Pinkins, Phylicia Rashad & More at THE COMEUPPANCE Opening Night


Check out photos from opening night of Signature Theatre's off-Broadway premiere of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance directed by Eric Ting.

Signature Theatre Extends THE COMEUPPANCE Through July 9


Signature Theatre will extend the world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance by two weeks. Concluding Jacobs-Jenkins' Premiere Residency—and Signature's 2022-2023 season of personal and profound works from its Resident writers—The Comeuppance, which began performances May 16, now runs through July 9

Signature Theatre Announces Cast And Creatives For The World Premiere Of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' THE COMEUPPANCE


Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team of its world premiere production of MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' The Comeuppance, directed by Eric Ting. Concluding Jacobs-Jenkins' Premiere Residency—and Signature's 2022-2023 season of personal and profound works from its Resident writers—The Comeuppance runs May 16–June 25.

World Premiere Musical ON CEDAR STREET & More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group 2023 Summer Season


Berkshire Theatre Group has announced BTG’s Full 2023 Summer Season, plus select casting. See details about the productions, and how to purchase tickets!

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Kat Yen as Recipient of 2023/24 Director Fellowship


La Jolla Playhouse has announced Kat Yen as the recipient of its new Directing Fellow position.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of Atlantic For Kids' HEART STRINGS


Atlantic for Kids will present the world premiere of Hearts Strings, written by Lee Cataluna and directed by Kat Yen. Performances will begin on Saturday, October 1st at Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater. Get a first look at rehearsal photos here!

Cast Announced for the World Premiere of Atlantic for Kids' HEART STRINGS


Atlantic for Kids has announced casting for the world premiere of Hearts Strings, written by Lee Cataluna and directed by Kat Yen. Performances will begin on Saturday, October 1st at Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater.

World Premiere Musical CORNELIA STREET & Five World Premiere Plays Announced for Atlantic Theater Company 2022-2023 Season


Atlantic Theater Company has announced productions for its 2022-2023 season. Atlantic’s 2022-2023 season will include the world premiere musical Cornelia Street, with a book by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, music and lyrics by Mark Eitzel, directed by Tony Award nominee Neil Pepe and more.

The Hearth Will Present Public Access Performance of HAPPY LIFE at Walkerspace


The Hearth Theater Company (Julia Greer and Emma Miller, Co-Artistic Directors) will present a special public access performance of their World Premiere production of Happy Life by Kathy Ng, directed by Kat Yen, on Sunday, July 24 at 2pm at Walkerspace (46 Walker St, New York, NY 10013).

Cast Announced for Kathy Ng's HAPPY LIFE with The Hearth at Walkerspace


The Hearth Theater Company will present the World Premiere of Happy Life by Kathy Ng (Clubbed Thumb’s Early Career Writers’ Group; New Georges affiliated artist), directed by Kat Yen (Leah Winkler’s Two Mile Hollow; Noah Diaz’ The Juniors), July 22-August 6 at Walkerspace (46 Walker St, New York, NY 10013). 

World Premiere of Kathy Ng's HAPPY LIFE to be Presented at Walkerspace


The Hearth Theater Company will present the World Premiere of Happy Life by Kathy Ng (Clubbed Thumb’s Early Career Writers’ Group; New Georges affiliated artist), directed by Kat Yen (Leah Winkler’s Two Mile Hollow; Noah Diaz’ The Juniors), July 22-August 6 at Walkerspace (46 Walker St, New York, NY 10013).

IAMA Amplifies Asian American Voices With Second Annual 'Pass The Mic' Online Festival


IAMA Theatre Company will amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander voices with its second annual Pass the Mic virtual theater festival.

Art House Productions' Virtual INKubator New Play Festival Kicks Off Tonight


Art House Productions has announced casting for the Virtual INKubator New Play Festival starting tonight, Monday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 19 online via Zoom.

Art House Productions Announces Virtual INKUBATOR NEW PLAY FESTIVAL


Art House Productions has announced the Virtual INKubator New Play Festival from Monday, May 3 - Wednesday, May 19 online via Zoom.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, December 8 with Norm Lewis and More!


Today (December 8) in live streaming: Norm Lewis chats with the Chaos Twins, a Red Bucket Follies celebration, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, October 30- with Christina Bianco, Next On Stage, and More!


Today (October 30) in live streaming: Find out who made the Top 5 on Next On Stage, Christina Bianco sings at Birdland, and so much more!

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, October 16- with STICKS & STONES, Next on Stage, and More!


Today (October 16) in live streaming: Sticks & Stones premieres, What the Constitution Means to Me arrives on Prime video, and so much more!

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