Yi Chen

Yi Chen

Yi Chen 辰移 (she/her) was born and raised in Keelung, Taiwan. She has a BFA in Theatre Arts from Chinese Culture University and has also studied in the Graduate Institute of Theatre Performance and Playwriting MFA Program at Taipei National University of the Arts.

As a cat person and a vegan, she enjoys observing the little paw prints animals leave in wet cement and always finds them endearing....
Yi Chen 辰移 (she/her) was born and raised in Keelung, Taiwan. She has a BFA in Theatre Arts from Chinese Culture University and has also studied in the Graduate Institute of Theatre Performance and Playwriting MFA Program at Taipei National University of the Arts.

As a cat person and a vegan, she enjoys observing the little paw prints animals leave in wet cement and always finds them endearing.

Her writing encompasses not only plays but also film reviews, essays, and short stories. While her work may not always be humorous or uplifting, she strives for truthfulness in words and honesty in expressing feelings.

As a member of the queer community, she hopes to stay true to herself, continually give voice to queer individuals, and leave behind gentle words for all humankind.

In the future, Yi Chen 辰移 aims to further explore the intersection of theatre and queer identity, creating works that resonate with a diverse audience and contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate world.

Plays

  • Face Faith by Yi Chen
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    Genre: dark comedy, drama + 3 more
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    Keyword: Non-Binary, drag + 8 more
    Genre: dark comedy, drama, experimental, faith-based, translation
    Keyword: Non-Binary, drag, drag persona, language, minimalism, hoarding, Interpersonal relationships, material possessions, materialism, faith
    Two drag personas, Faith and Face, reside on a tropical island overrun by all kinds of stuff from the world. They are the only inhabitants of the island. They must navigate the complexities of materialism, identity, and interpersonal relationships amidst this chaotic, cluttered world, seeking deeper understanding and connection. Alternatively, de-hoarding.
  • Golden-Prosperity Street, January 8th by Yi Chen
    Cast: 
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    Genre: drama, experimental + 1 more
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    Keyword: nude cleaner, Wheelchair User + 6 more
    Genre: drama, experimental, translation
    Keyword: nude cleaner, Wheelchair User, loneliness, sexual identity, gender identity, connections, queer, stage directions as an experiment
    On an ordinary January day, in a quiet apartment on Golden-Prosperity Street, two women, Lihua and Yating, cross paths. Lihua, a former high school geography teacher, now is a wheelchair user and lives alone, hires Yating, who works as a nude cleaner, to help with household chores. As they go about their daily activities, they each make some new discoveries about themselves.

    Despite being a...
    On an ordinary January day, in a quiet apartment on Golden-Prosperity Street, two women, Lihua and Yating, cross paths. Lihua, a former high school geography teacher, now is a wheelchair user and lives alone, hires Yating, who works as a nude cleaner, to help with household chores. As they go about their daily activities, they each make some new discoveries about themselves.

    Despite being a geography teacher, Lihua cannot name the river beside her apartment, a realization that makes her understand that she may have started missing out on life long before this ordinary January day.