Mei Ann Teo News

The Public Theater has announced the second Judith Champion New Work Series, a collection of readings in which select playwrights present full-length new plays currently in development at The Public.

Read reviews for JESA at The Public Theater, the world premiere play by Jeena Yi. The production follows four sisters navigating family tensions during a traditional ritual. Critics are weighing in on the new play directed by Mei Ann Teo.

The Public Theater and NAATCO will present a remount of NAATCO’s production of Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts, making its Public Theater premiere this summer.

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater have announced a one-week extension for the world premiere of JESA, written by Jeena Yi in her playwriting debut.

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in February 2026.

Mei Ann Teo, Artistic Director of New Work at Pink Fang, has been honored as a 2026 United States Artist Fellow, receiving a $50,000 award for her contributions to the arts.

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Public Charge, a bracing new play based on true events written by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga.

The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the upcoming New York City premiere of Ulysses, created by Elevator Repair Service. The production will be presented as part of Under the Radar this January.

Pink Fang has announced the premiere of two new theatrical works in 2026, along with the remainder of its 2025–26 season programming. The announcement follows the recent Ping Chong Archival Symposium held at Hunter College.

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater will present the world premiere of JESA, written by Jeena Yi in her playwriting debut. Directed by Mei Ann Teo, performances are set to begin at The Public Theater.

LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN returns to Los Angeles this month for a one-night-only performance. The show is a one-man show bringing 40 characters to life, telling two unbelievable true stories using hip-hop theater, spoken word, blues, calypso, comedy, and a video DJ.

Pink Fang (formerly Ping Chong and Company), in partnership with the Hunter College Theatre Department, will present the Ping Chong Archival Symposium on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Ida K. Lang Recital Hall at Hunter College (CUNY).

Pioneers Go East Collective, an artist-driven incubator for thought-provoking art, has revealed the lineup for the fourth edition of the Out-FRONT! Festival. Learn more!

Premiere Stages will present the New Jersey Premiere of Walden by Amy Berryman in Kean University’s Bauer Boucher Theatre Center. See who is starring and learn more!

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) just announced Katie Đỗ as the inaugural recipient of the Sokhary Chau Playwriting Fellowship for her new play, love you long time (already).

Boise Contemporary Theater’s Fifth Annual BIPOC Playwrights Festival runs August 20–23, 2025, featuring Jesa or the Realm of Possibility by Jeena Yi and The Wetlands by AriDy Nox, directed by Mei Ann Teo and Chanel Bragg.

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.

After more than five decades of groundbreaking theater and artmaking, Ping Chong and Company has announced a historic evolution. Learn more about the rebrand here!

Chautauqua Theater Company has unveiled its full 2025 Season, featuring a dynamic lineup of mainstage productions and new play workshops. This year's season builds on CTC's legacy of bold storytelling and artistic innovation that reflect the evolving landscape of American theater.