Full Biography
Trinh is a queer, non-binary, Chinese-Vietnamese-Canadian, multidisciplinary theatre artist; with a background in directing, playwrighting, performing, producing, curating and facilitating. Graduate of the University of Victoria [BFA]. Currently, based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Their artistic practice prioritizes the multifaceted existence in intersectional lived experiences; specifically investigating intercultural socio-political influence on queer identity, gender identity and diaspora identity.
2019 - 2024 : the frank theatre
- Producer | Performance Mentor | Director
- Telling It Bent: Playwrighting Program
2021 - 2023 : Rumble Theatre
- Artistic Producer
- Outdoor Cabaret Series: Untrue Stories live
2018 - 2026 : Dusty Foot Productions
- Founder | Artistic Producer
- Playwright & Director
- Probability, Red Glimmer, Attachments
2023 - 2024
- Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre
- Producer
- MSG Playwrighting Lab
They approach theatre as a direct vessel in which
we can share with one another our humanity.
Their practice is committed to carving a table with systemically excluded artists in mind; with an overarching mission to give agency to narratives foregrounding Q,T,BIPOC experiences with authenticity and sensitivity. They prioritize illuminating stories that amplify the vital narrative
of this moment, while honouring our rich history; to celebrate our intersections, resilience and joy.
Throughout the last 8 years of global outreach
Trinh has cultivated artistic partnerships with
local, national and international companies such as:
LOCAL:
The Frank Theatre The Cultch
Touchstone Theatre Upintheair Theatre
Bard on the Beach Ruby Slippers Theatre
Arts Club Theatre New Works Dance
The Biting School Electric Theatre Company
Chimerik 似不像 Boca del Lopo
Presentation House PTC
Rumble Theatre Black Out Arts Society
vAct Gateway Theatre
NATIONAL:
Why Not Theatre [Toronto]
National Theatre [Montreal]
Shakespeare By The Sea [Nova Scotia]
SummerWorks Festival [Toronto]
Rhubarb! Festival [Toronto]
INTERNATIONAL:
La MaMa Experimental Theatre [Italy]
MOTUS [Italy]
SITI Company [New York]
Double Edge Theatre [Massachusetts]
ACENTRICSPACE [China]
DAH Theatre [Serbia]
University of California: Granada Residency [Davis] Contemporary Theatre [Poland]
Infinity Fire [Nicaragua]
Georgetown University [Washington DC]
Their practice is committed to cross-pollinating social justice with storytelling through an anti-oppressive decolonial lens. This commitment actualizes in the form of creating and spearheading new multi-disciplinary and multi-lingual theatre with female identifying, gender non-conforming and BIPOC stories at the forefront; as a freelance practitioner and through their collective Dusty Foot Productions.
This commitment to cross-pollinating social justice with live performance is demonstrated through the last eight years in senior leadership positions such as:
