As a director-dramaturg, Aya prioritizes new works from the most inventive living playwrights today. 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.