As a director-dramaturg, Aya prioritizes new works from Asian, Asian-American, queer, and otherwise disenfranchised playwrights. Aya pushes scripts towards dramaturgical robustness with clarity around journey at the forefront. Their responsibilities in such projects extend beyond interpretation of text onto stage; they lead a holistic process to distill the playwrights’ visions and shape their work. Upcoming projects include plays by Jared Mezzocchi, Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig and Haruna Lee.