Same Same

by Jason Tseng

FULL LENGTH: Same Same is a queer Asian farce: Kelvin and Victor's lives are turned upside down when Victor's mother, June, makes an unannounced visit. Victor isn't out yet, so they rent an apartment on AirBnB from Tristan in order to stage it as Victor's apartment. Familial tensions flare as flames, new and old, threaten Kelvin and Victor's relationship. Meanwhile, June grapples with her own secrets that refuse...

FULL LENGTH: Same Same is a queer Asian farce: Kelvin and Victor's lives are turned upside down when Victor's mother, June, makes an unannounced visit. Victor isn't out yet, so they rent an apartment on AirBnB from Tristan in order to stage it as Victor's apartment. Familial tensions flare as flames, new and old, threaten Kelvin and Victor's relationship. Meanwhile, June grapples with her own secrets that refuse to stay buried.

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Same Same

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  • Lisa Huberman: Same Same by Jason Tseng
    “

    Same Same is a joyful, meticulously crafted, roller coaster of a play, using the conventions of classic farce to render the experiences of queer and Asian communities too rarely represented on the American stage.

    Same Same is a joyful, meticulously crafted, roller coaster of a play, using the conventions of classic farce to render the experiences of queer and Asian communities too rarely represented on the American stage.

    ”
  • Chas Belov: Same Same by Jason Tseng
    “

    This culture clash between mother, son, and son's lover is funny, touching, and full of twists and turns. Brings a fresh voice to the coming-out story.

    This culture clash between mother, son, and son's lover is funny, touching, and full of twists and turns. Brings a fresh voice to the coming-out story.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Judson Arts Wednesdays, 2017
  • Reading, Mission to Ditmars, 2017