Daniel Ho

I specialize in plays which combine abstract staging with realistic characters , exploring issues of cultural and gender identity. My plays have been produced by Second Generation Theatre, Capital Repertory Theatre, Stageworks and others. Studied at Washington University and Primary Stages ESPA.

I specialize in plays which combine abstract staging with realistic characters , exploring issues of cultural and gender identity. My plays have been produced by Second Generation Theatre, Capital Repertory Theatre, Stageworks and others. Studied at Washington University and Primary Stages ESPA.

Scripts

As You Wish

by Daniel Ho

2
Cast Size
5—8
Genre
adventure,
comedy,
drama,
fantasy,
movement/physical

A loving tribute to "The Princess Bride." Tess finds meaning to her meaningless life through fencing. As her life spirals downwards she becomes the best fencer in her class. One day she meets an opponent she cannot defeat. What happens when she can't find meaning when she's not the best at what she does? "As You Wish" is a character study which uses dialogue and stage combat to tell the story.

A loving tribute to "The Princess Bride." Tess finds meaning to her meaningless life through fencing. As her life spirals downwards she becomes the best fencer in her class. One day she meets an opponent she cannot defeat. What happens when she can't find meaning when she's not the best at what she does? "As You Wish" is a character study which uses dialogue and stage combat to tell the story.

One False Cut

by Daniel Ho

1
Cast Size
5
Genre
dark comedy,
drama,
mystery/thriller,
tragedy

Archer is a thief. An expert magician and pickpocket who steals for a living. But more than money, he targets memories, taking items of sentimental value as he tries to fill the emptiness of his own life. As his crimes intensify his life spirals downwards, until an ironic twist forces him to confront his true identity.

Archer is a thief. An expert magician and pickpocket who steals for a living. But more than money, he targets memories, taking items of sentimental value as he tries to fill the emptiness of his own life. As his crimes intensify his life spirals downwards, until an ironic twist forces him to confront his true identity.

Monica Before & After

by Daniel Ho

6
Cast Size
2—4
Genre
dark comedy,
drama,
experimental,
movement/physical,
satire

Ten Minute play. A woman becomes self conscious about her body when a nude painting of her is revealed before the public. As the painting becomes more popular, her self esteem diminishes.

Ten Minute play. A woman becomes self conscious about her body when a nude painting of her is revealed before the public. As the painting becomes more popular, her self esteem diminishes.

Don Quixote at Tiananmen Square

by Daniel Ho

2
Cast Size
5—10
Genre
adventure,
comedy,
docudrama/historic,
drama,
experimental,
fable/folktale,
fantasy,
political,
tragedy

On June 4th, 1989, military troops entered Tiananmen Square and brutally killed thousands of peaceful protestors. This play reimagines that tragic event through the eyes of Don Quixote. This plays examines political protest, identity, and the importance of story telling in society.

On June 4th, 1989, military troops entered Tiananmen Square and brutally killed thousands of peaceful protestors. This play reimagines that tragic event through the eyes of Don Quixote. This plays examines political protest, identity, and the importance of story telling in society.

Daylight Interrupted

by Daniel Ho

1
Cast Size
6—9
Genre
drama,
experimental,
movement/physical,
pantomime

An elderly blind man struggles with the meaning of a life without loved ones or sight. This play utilizes mime and non-traditional staging to create for the audience the experience of being blind, creating empathy for a man who has one final chance to find happiness.

An elderly blind man struggles with the meaning of a life without loved ones or sight. This play utilizes mime and non-traditional staging to create for the audience the experience of being blind, creating empathy for a man who has one final chance to find happiness.