Qui Nguyen Livres

“Qui Nguyen’s play is an ambitious entertainment about modern identity wrapped inside an exploitation drama about what used to be called the `inscrutable Orient’. It gleefully mocks countless movies. In an impressive feat, the Vampire Cowboys become serious without giving up any of their silliness. A Critic’s Pick!”Jason Zinoman, The New York Times “In the schizophrenic, wonderful THE INEXPLICABLE REDEMPTION OF AGENT G, the comet at long last returns, drawing Nguyen into profound metatheatrical self-examination. He can’t stay serious for long—insights alternate with dance battles and the Vampire Cowboys’ usual barrage of inside jokes. This confusion of gravities keeps the play fascinatingly In its very wonkiness, we feel a playwright tearing himself apart to find his own first principles. AGENT G completes Nguyen’s GOOK TRILOGY, an attempt (beginning with TRIAL BY WATER) at telling his cousin Hung’s story… The result is funny and weird and eye-opening.”Helen Shaw, Time Out New York

New edition created specially for high school performing groups! She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

Typescript, dated 10.18.16. This unmarked typescript was like that used for the Manhattan Theatre Club's stage production at City Center Stage I, 131 West 55th Street, New York, N.Y. The mostly comic play about Vietnamese refugees in America in 1975 opened Oct. 25, 2016, and was directed by May Adrales. The refugees speak English like Americans, and Americans speak it like refugees.

"Qui Nguyen's Men of Steel ... introduces audiences to Captain Justice, a crusader for the Iraq war era. A dead ringer for Captain America, including the tights and shield, he was created by the United States military and has dispensed with all kinds of villains, but he still has his critics ... The plot centers on the friendship between Captain Justice and Maelstrom, a wealthy playboy with a collection of gadgets and a sexual secret. He's an angrier version of Batman. There are other superheroes as well, including Bryant, a drag queen whose power is that he doesn't feel pain, and Captain Justice's sidekick, Liberty Lady, who some suspect is merely a P R gimmick. Mr. Nguyen has an appealingly clean style that mixes colloquial slang and hard-boiled detective fiction. ("Hope is only good for prisoners and bums playing the lotto.") Some of his comic ideas are truly inspired, like the mad villain, The Mole, who prefers making dramatic statements of intent to actually avoiding weapons hurled at him ... this is a fully realized and contained world that raises the skeptical question: If power corrupts, than what about super power?" Jason Zinoman, The New York Times -- Back cover.

Set in a post-apocalyptic "Lost Vegas," the story follows Jess December, a young gunslinger seeking vengeance for her sister's murder. She teams up with a mysterious samurai cowboy, but their quest leads them to confront a formidable gang wielding powers beyond mere weaponry. As they navigate this dangerous world, Jess and her ally must grapple with the moral implications of becoming as ruthless as the enemies they pursue.

Set in an all-American high school, Emi Edwards, a geeky student, battles the oppressive "shoguns" of her school in a quest for justice. As she strives to overthrow the bullies and establish a new order, she grapples with her own desires for popularity and power. The story explores the complexities of her journey, questioning whether her methods will lead to true change or simply perpetuate a cycle of violence.

Set in a perilous future where New York's boroughs are ruled by shoguns and plagued by vampires, the story follows Dewdrop as she embarks on a quest for revenge after losing her lover to undead criminals. With a comedic tone reminiscent of the '70s, Dewdrop undergoes a training montage and teams up with a sidekick, leading to an adventure filled with explosive humor and absurdity. The unique blend of dark themes and comedic elements creates an entertaining narrative.

Drawing inspiration from Shakespeare's Hamlet, Qui Nguyen's LIVING DEAD IN DENMARK blends humor, martial arts, horror, and pop culture. This innovative play channels the spirit of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, offering a fresh and satirical take on classic themes. With elements like puppetry and comic books, Nguyen crafts a unique theatrical experience that promises to entertain and engage audiences. It's a playful homage to both Shakespearean drama and modern pop culture, earning recognition as a Backstage Critic's Pick.

Set in a nearly deserted futuristic universe, the story follows E-V, the last female human and a fierce prizefighter. Blending stage combat, puppetry, and multimedia, it delivers a cinematic experience while parodying sci-fi tropes. Qui Nguyen's script features sharp humor and critiques themes like environmental disaster and imperialism, all wrapped in the jargon-rich style reminiscent of classic space sagas. Created by the Vampire Cowboys Theater Company, it celebrates the fervor of sci-fi fandom with an action-packed narrative.

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