Who Are the Playwrights

Qui Nguyen

Alumni Playwright

Qui Nguyen (he/him/his) is a playwright, filmmaker, and co-founder of the OBIE Award-winning Vampire Cowboys, who are often credited for being the “pioneers of geek theatre.” Notable plays include Vietgone, Poor Yella Rednecks, and She Kills Monsters. For the screen, he’s written for Marvel Studios, Netflix, AMC, Syfy, PBS, and Walt Disney Animation Studios where he co-wrote Raya and the Last Dragon (nominated for a 2021 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature) and co-directed Strange World. He’s a member of the WGA and a board member and proud alumni of New Dramatists.