Coming Up Next At Seattle Public Theater
Li
Written by Wei He
Directed by Christie Zhao
January 16 - February 8, 2026
Li, a mid-career thief from Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, suddenly finds herself taking on too much responsibility. She breaks into an apartment and ends up emptying her pockets to feed its old, blind and starving resident. She gets a phone call from her estranged brother, a college professor in New York City, who tells her that he’s dying from cancer and now it’s her job to take care of their mother. With three mouths to feed, Li has to reconsider her career choice. Can her street smarts help her survive? A play with a radio, a hen, and a really good fart joke.
Creative Team
Wei He | Playwright
Christie Zhao | Director
Yuelan | Music Director/Composer
Kristin Brown | Production Stage Manager
Iris Chen | Assistant Stage Manager
Samantha Yang | Production Manager
Teia O'Malley | Scenic Designer
Tianxing Yan | Costume Designer
Renzi Li | Sound Designer
Jack Bateman-Iino | Props Designer
Junfu (Albert) Chen | Lighting Designer
Hedy Li | Assistant Lighting Designer
Kathy Hsieh | Producer
Ruby Wang | Producer
Elodie Li | Producer
Roger Tang | Associate Producer
Rachel Rene Araucto | Understudy Director Liaison