Leviathan Lab

03/26/2026

TONIGHT! Our staged reading of Gaven D. Trinidad’s LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT, directed by Nicholas Polonio, with guest narrator Baba Israel at University Settlement Society of New York!

03/20/2026

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! Help us raise money for the ESOL program at University Settlement Society of New York with our reading of Gaven's gorgeous play.

TIX:

One-night only reading of a new play with music by Gaven Trinidad and directed by Nicholas Polonio.

03/19/2026

MORE TIX ARE AVAILABLE! ONE WEEK LEFT TILL THE FUNDRAISER!

You are invited to a fundraiser for University Settlement’s Adult English Classes, which are offered at a variety of levels to adult immigrant students during the daytime, evenings, and weekends, free of charge.

A collection of AANHPI artists is coming together for a concert reading of Learning How to Read by Moonlight, by Gaven D. Trinidad, directed by Nicholas Polonio.

The play follows a young Filipino immigrant family’s journey to build a home in Queens, New York. The story is told through the eyes of six-year-old Eddie, who does not yet have the English words to express how he feels. The show will be read in both English and Tagalog.

RSVP AND DONATION LINK IN MY BIO!

WHAT: Fundraiser for University Settlement | LEARNING HOW TO READ BY MOONLIGHT
WHEN: Thursday, March 26th, 7:00 PM
WHERE: University Settlement | 184 Eldridge Street

Gaven D. Trinidad, playwright
Nicholas Polonio, director
Sarah Samonte, stage manager

Cast
Sergio Mauritz Ang
Claro de los Reyes
Patrick Elizalde
Kristian Espiritu
Vanessa Rappa
with guest narrator Baba Israel

Maria Camia, puppet designer/puppeteer
Cinthia Chen, projection design
Soomin Sun, Asst to Director

Carolina Do, producer
Ariel Estrada, producer
with co-producers: New York Theatre Workshop, The Song Collective, Betterfly Productions, Leviathan Lab, and University Settlement

01/26/2026

AANHPI Community Night at Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Alex Lin's CHINESE REPUBLICANS, directed by Chay Yew on Wednesday, February 11, with pre-show reception at 5:30 PM and show at 7:00 PM. $20 Discount Code: CR26CN.

PSM: Christopher Kee Anaya-Gorman
Assistant Stage Manager: Ada Chang
PA: Hannah Marks
Playwright: Alex Lin
Director: Chay Yew
Assistant Director: Tai Thompson
Dramaturg: Mari Tompkins
Set Design: Wilson Chin
Costume Design: Anita Yavich
Lighting Design: Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Original Music & Sound Design: Fabian Obispo
Projection Design: Hana S Kim
Hair & Wig: Tom Watson
Fight Directors: David Anzuelo & Sean Griffin of Unkle Dave's Fight House
Dialect Coach: Ka-Ling Cheung
Starring: Jennifer Ikeda, Ben Langhorst, Jully Lee, Jodi Long, and Anna Zavelson.

12/08/2025

Thank you Lia Chang of Backstage Pass with Lia Chang for your beautiful photos from yesterday's closing performance of WinterFest Featuring FULL CONTACT, X #*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM, and BLOOD/SUCKER featuring Ariel Estrada's FULL CONTACT, directed by Gaven Trinidad; Đavid Lee Huỳnh's X #*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM, directed by Nana Dakin; and Anamaria Guerzon's BLOOD/SUCKER, directed by Nicholas Polonio, produced by Leviathan Lab, Second Generation Productions, Mixed Asian Media, and Theaterlab Shares!

Couldn't make the show? Consider making a tax-deductible, end-of-year contribution to Leviathan here: https://leviathanlab.org/supportleviathanlab

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FULL CONTACT
The National New Play Network NYC Rolling World Premiere
Written and performed by Ariel Estrada
Directed by Gaven Trinidad
Lighting Designer: Yang Yu
Projection and Scenic Designer: Cinthia Chen
Associate Projection Designer: Scott Leff
Sound Designer: Jordan Rose Bernstein
Production Stage Manager: Mars Juno Bartolome Neri
Directing Observership: Toni Go
Producers: Pradanya Subramanyan, Elizabeth Wu, and Lisa Virginia

X #*! You Very Much, Mom
A Developmental Workshop Production
Written and Performed by Đavid Lee Huỳnh
Directed by Nana Dakin
Lighting Designer: Yang Yu
Scenic Designer: Pattida Panyakaew
Assistant Set Designer: Tunsaringkran
Sound Designer: Hao Bai
Projection Designer: Michi Zaya .zaya
Producers: Pradanya Subramanyan , Elizabeth Wu , and Lisa Virginia

Filmography/Photography: Cason Doyle
Additional Photography: Ara Tandon & Joshua Screen

Happy trails and congrats!
Leviathan Lab, Second Generation Productions, TLAB SHARES, and Mixed Asian Media Proudly Present Two New Solo Works in Repertory:

The National New Play Network NYC Rolling World Premiere of
FULL CONTACT
Written and Performed by Ariel Estrada
Directed by Gaven Trinidad

AND

A Developmental Workshop of
X #*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM
Written & Performed by Đavid Lee Huỳnh
Directed by Nana Dakin

12/06/2025

We’re grateful to Theatre Beyond Broadway and reviewer Nicholas Radu-Blackburn for this powerful write-up of FULL CONTACT.

A standout line from the review:
“Besides the incredible display of physically-demanding Poekoelan movements, Ariel Estrada effortlessly portrays the harsh reality of the mental and emotional strain he endured.”

FULL CONTACT is presented as part of Leviathan Lab, Second Generation Productions, Theaterlab Shares, and Mixed Asian Media’s WinterFest, which also features X #*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM and BLOOD/SUCKER.

Most remaining performances are now sold out, but a limited number of seats may be released at the door for select shows. We encourage patrons to arrive early for the best chance of entry.

Read the full review here:
https://www.theatrebeyondbroadway.com/reviews/full-contact

Written & Performed by Ariel Estrada; Directed by Gaven D. Trinidad TheatreLab | 357 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 November 20-December 7, 2025

12/05/2025

We’re grateful to Theatre Beyond Broadway and reviewer Nicholas Radu-Blackburn for this powerful write-up of FULL CONTACT as part of Leviathan Lab, Second Generation Productions, Theaterlab Shares, and Mixed Asian Media's WinterFest Featuring FULL CONTACT, X #*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM, and BLOOD/SUCKER.

Standout quote from the review:
“Besides the incredible display of physically-demanding Poekoelan movements, Estrada effortlessly portrays the harsh reality of the mental and emotional strain he endured.”

Most remaining performances are now sold out, but a limited number of seats may be released at the door for select shows. We encourage patrons to arrive early for the best chance of entry. There is still plenty of availability for Saturday at 7PM!

Read the full review here:
https://www.theatrebeyondbroadway.com/reviews/full-contact

Written & Performed by Ariel Estrada; Directed by Gaven D. Trinidad TheatreLab | 357 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018 November 20-December 7, 2025

12/05/2025

Thank you to Tony Marinelli for his thoughtful and beautifully crafted review of FULL CONTACT, presented as part of Leviathan Lab, Second Generation Productions, Theaterlab Shares, and Mixed Asian Media’s WinterFest, featuring FULL CONTACT, X #*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM, and BLOOD/SUCKER.

WinterFest is now sold out for nearly all remaining performances — and we are deeply grateful for the incredible response from audiences.

There is still availability for Sat, December 6 at 7PM, and we’re offering a special discount for this performance.

🎟️ Use code LastChance22 for $22 tickets
👉 Reserve here: https://bit.ly/WinterFestLastChance22

Join us for one of the final opportunities to experience this powerful lineup of AAPI-led solo work at Theaterlab.

12/05/2025

Leviathan Lab, Second Generation Productions, Theaterlab Shares, and Mixed Asian Media is proud to offer an ASL-interpreted performance of WinterFest Featuring FULL CONTACT, X #*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM, and BLOOD/SUCKER this Saturday at Theaterlab.

Deaf and hard of hearing patrons are invited to attend free of charge. To arrange complimentary seating, please email [email protected]
ASL interpretation is generously provided by Inclusive Communication Services and IndieSpace.

We are committed to expanding access to AANHPI-led theatre and ensuring our work reaches the communities we serve.
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12/03/2025

🔥 A wonderful problem to have… WinterFest is almost entirely SOLD OUT.
Thank you to everyone who has shown up and shown love for these three powerful AANHPI-led solo works.

Here’s where we still have seats for our final performances:

✨ THU, DEC 4 at 7PM — Seats Available!
Catch FULL CONTACT or X #*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM in our double bill

✨ SAT, DEC 6 at 7PM — ASL Interpreted Performance
This evening performance still has availability.
🤟 Deaf & HOH patrons: Complimentary tickets available by emailing [email protected]

✨ SUN, DEC 7 at 3PM — Closing Matinée
Only six seats left for our final performance of the festival.

Everything else is officially SOLD OUT!

If you’ve been planning to join us — this is your moment. These last three shows are your final chance to experience WinterFest at .

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/LL-WinterFest
(Link also in bio)

12/03/2025

Have you read Julie Huang's beautiful essay about Leviathan Lab, Second Generation Productions, Theaterlab Shares, and Mixed Asian Media's WinterFest Featuring FULL CONTACT, X #*! YOU VERY MUCH, MOM, and BLOOD/SUCKER, "They Walked Straight Into the Truth and Took Us With Them" on Substack? Read it here: https://substack.com/inbox/post/179529588

FINAL WEEK! Tickets are selling briskly, but there's still plenty of availability for our Thursday and Saturday evening shows at 7PM. Catch 'em while you can! TIX: https://bit.ly/LL-WinterFest

11/18/2024

Thank you Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Assemblyman Tony Simone for your generous support of Leviathan Lab from the 2025 New York State Council on the Arts Theatre Grant!

Governor Hochul announced over 2,000 grants totaling $62 million by the NYSCA to support New York's vital arts and culture sector.