Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng is a Taiwanese actor and writer based in New York City. Notable theatre credits include: The Seagull (HB Playwrights), Dear Diary (Players Theatre), Sunset Diner (East Village Basement), Uptown Express (Chain Theatre), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (A.
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Kevin Cheng is a Taiwanese actor and writer based in New York City. Notable theatre credits include: The Seagull (HB Playwrights), Dear Diary (Players Theatre), Sunset Diner (East Village Basement), Uptown Express (Chain Theatre), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (A.R.T./New York). Film: The Unbearable Weight (2024), CLARITIES (2025), A Journey of Jack and Tom (2026), Sing Tsiah-Png (2026).
Kevin has a deep passion for telling stories that highlight human connections and explore how people grope their way toward a sense of equanimity in face of unexpected life events. He is especially interested in how ordinary people with big, sometimes unfulfilled, dreams make sense of their individual lives amidst loss and confusion.
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Murmuration Theatre Company to Launch Inaugural Playwriting Cohort
by Rachel Stone - Oct 26, 2026
Murmuration Theatre Company, the Brooklyn-based theatre collective, selected six playwrights for an eight-month developmental program culminating in readings in 2027. The cohort will workshop plays under the leadership of Emma McGlashen and Kevin Cheng.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 26, 2026
Murmuration Theatre Company, the Brooklyn-based theatre collective, selected six playwrights for an eight-month developmental program culminating in readings in 2027. The cohort will workshop plays under the leadership of Emma McGlashen and Kevin Cheng.
AN AWKWARD TIMING to Make Streaming Debut at Rogue Theater Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026
An Awkward Timing, a new audio play by Yide Cai set in 1976 China, will stream on CUR8 as part of the Rogue Theater Festival, with a live listening party at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026
An Awkward Timing, a new audio play by Yide Cai set in 1976 China, will stream on CUR8 as part of the Rogue Theater Festival, with a live listening party at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
SPF NYC 2026 Short Play Festival Week One Winner Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
Be Bold! Productions' 15th annual Players Theatre NYC Short Play Festival opened last weekend at the Players Theatre, with Week 1 presenting five original short plays by five different playwrights. The winner of week 1 has been revealed.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026
Be Bold! Productions' 15th annual Players Theatre NYC Short Play Festival opened last weekend at the Players Theatre, with Week 1 presenting five original short plays by five different playwrights. The winner of week 1 has been revealed.
15th Annual PLAYERS THEATRE NYC SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL to Feature 15 Original Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Be Bold! Productions will present 15 original short plays at the Players Theatre in Manhattan's West Village, with audience votes determining a 'Best of the Week' winner each week.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026
Be Bold! Productions will present 15 original short plays at the Players Theatre in Manhattan's West Village, with audience votes determining a 'Best of the Week' winner each week.
UPTOWN EXPRESS By Kevin Cheng to be Presented at The Players Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Kevin Cheng's existential drama Uptown Express will return to the stage at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village as part of the 15th Annual Short Play Festival, directed by Emily M. White.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
Kevin Cheng's existential drama Uptown Express will return to the stage at The Players Theatre in Greenwich Village as part of the 15th Annual Short Play Festival, directed by Emily M. White.
THE ATTIC Will Premiere at Brooklyn Art Haus
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
The Attic, a multi-disciplinary theatrical play created by performing artists Camilla Nigro, Sara Velasco, and Kevin Cheng, will make its world debut at Brooklyn Art Haus.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025
The Attic, a multi-disciplinary theatrical play created by performing artists Camilla Nigro, Sara Velasco, and Kevin Cheng, will make its world debut at Brooklyn Art Haus.
SUNSET DINER Joins 2025 Queens Short Play Festival
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025
Sunset Diner, a psychological thriller play written by Kevin Cheng, will be presented at the Secret Theatre in October and November as part of the Fall 2025 Queens Shot Play Festival.
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025
Sunset Diner, a psychological thriller play written by Kevin Cheng, will be presented at the Secret Theatre in October and November as part of the Fall 2025 Queens Shot Play Festival.
BETWEEN THEM AND NOW Premieres At Gene Frankel Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025
Between Them and Now, a visually poetic puppetry piece created by Spanish actress and Fulbright scholar Sara Velasco, will make its New York debut this August at the inaugural Gene Frankel Theatre Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025
Between Them and Now, a visually poetic puppetry piece created by Spanish actress and Fulbright scholar Sara Velasco, will make its New York debut this August at the inaugural Gene Frankel Theatre Festival.
A SEASON FOR IOWANS to Premiere at Gene Frankel Theatre Festival
by Emmy Rice - Jul 26, 2025
A Season for Iowans, a new play written by Kevin Cheng is set to make its world premiere next month at the inaugural Gene Frankel Theatre Festival.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 26, 2025
A Season for Iowans, a new play written by Kevin Cheng is set to make its world premiere next month at the inaugural Gene Frankel Theatre Festival.
UPTOWN EXPRESS Adds Show Dates At Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025
Uptown Express, a new play written by Kevin Cheng has announced three additional show dates at the 2025 Chain Theatre Summer One-Act Festival. Tickets are available through the Chain Theatre website.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025
Uptown Express, a new play written by Kevin Cheng has announced three additional show dates at the 2025 Chain Theatre Summer One-Act Festival. Tickets are available through the Chain Theatre website.
HR By Tara Kelso Comes To Hudson Guild Theater This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025
HR will be presented in New York City this July as part of the 2025 New York Theater Summer Festival. HR, a new play written by Tara Kelso.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025
HR will be presented in New York City this July as part of the 2025 New York Theater Summer Festival. HR, a new play written by Tara Kelso.
A TEST OF TASTE Returns at Chain Theatre Summer One-Act Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2025
A Test of Taste, a one-act play by Kendra Jones, is set to return to New York City this month. The production will be presented as part of the Chain Theatre's Summer One-Act Play Festival at the Chain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2025
A Test of Taste, a one-act play by Kendra Jones, is set to return to New York City this month. The production will be presented as part of the Chain Theatre's Summer One-Act Play Festival at the Chain Theatre
SPF NYC 2025 Short Play Festival Reveals Week Two Winner
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Be Bold! Productions short plays were back last weekend as Week 2 of the 14th annual Players Theatre NYC Short Play Festival continued at the Players Theatre in the West Village.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Be Bold! Productions short plays were back last weekend as Week 2 of the 14th annual Players Theatre NYC Short Play Festival continued at the Players Theatre in the West Village.
UPTOWN EXPRESS to Debut At Chain Theater Summer One-Act Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025
Uptown Express, a new play written by Kevin Cheng will premiere at the Chain Theatre this July as part of the 2025 Summer One-Act Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025
Uptown Express, a new play written by Kevin Cheng will premiere at the Chain Theatre this July as part of the 2025 Summer One-Act Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Week One Winner Announced for Players Theatre’s 2025 NYC Short Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Be Bold! Productions has announced the Week One winner of the 14th annual Players Theatre Short Play Festival – NYC, which opened last weekend in the West Village.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Be Bold! Productions has announced the Week One winner of the 14th annual Players Theatre Short Play Festival – NYC, which opened last weekend in the West Village.
SUNSET DINER by Kevin Cheng is Coming To East Village Basement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
Sunset Diner, a new psychological thriller play written by Kevin Cheng and directed by Alysia Homminga, will take stage at the East Village Basement in June. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
Sunset Diner, a new psychological thriller play written by Kevin Cheng and directed by Alysia Homminga, will take stage at the East Village Basement in June. Learn more!
The 14th Annual Players Theatre NYC Short Play Festival Set for June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025
Be Bold! Productions will present the 14th annual Short Play Festival. The tri-annual short play festival will host 15 original short plays each weekend for four days. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025
Be Bold! Productions will present the 14th annual Short Play Festival. The tri-annual short play festival will host 15 original short plays each weekend for four days. Learn more!
Kevin Cheng's SUNSET DINER to Premiere in Dumbo
by Emmy Rice - May 18, 2025
Sunset Diner, a new psychological thriller by Kevin Cheng (Dear Diary), will receive its world premiere at The Rat NYC in Dumbo this month, as part of the Unpolished Play Series produced by Aimée Lutkin and Bill DiPiero.
by Emmy Rice - May 18, 2025
Sunset Diner, a new psychological thriller by Kevin Cheng (Dear Diary), will receive its world premiere at The Rat NYC in Dumbo this month, as part of the Unpolished Play Series produced by Aimée Lutkin and Bill DiPiero.
Kevin Cheng's DEAR DIARY Transfers to the Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025
Dear Diary, a new play written by Kevin Cheng, is transferring to The Players Theatre in New York City this June following its sold-out world premiere at the 2025 Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival.
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025
Dear Diary, a new play written by Kevin Cheng, is transferring to The Players Theatre in New York City this June following its sold-out world premiere at the 2025 Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival.
DEAR DIARY By Kevin Cheng To Premiere At Chain Winter One-Act Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Dear Diary, a new play written by Kevin Cheng will premiere as part of the 2025 edition of the CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL at the Chain Theatre. Learn more about the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Dear Diary, a new play written by Kevin Cheng will premiere as part of the 2025 edition of the CHAIN WINTER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL at the Chain Theatre. Learn more about the production!
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