My name is Ngọc Hân (Rebecca) Trần. I am an emerging, new-generation Vietnamese-Canadian female Playwright based in Tkaronto. I graduated from Theatre and Performance Studies, Playwriting and East Asian Studies at York University. I have previously participated in stage readings, such as: “COVID Confessions (Convergence Theatre),” “Fresh Ink (Soulpepper Theatre),” “Telling Tales Out of School (York University),” “The Ashley Plays: Mother Tongue (York University),” and was a member of the Young Playwright’s Unit at Tarragon Theatre. I have completed the Artreprenreur program with the York Arts Council, Theatre Entrepreneurs’ Network & Training (TENT) with the Toronto Fringe Festival, and has published an archive book on fu-Gen Asian Canadian Theatre Company through York University. My play “My Korean Canadian Friend" was developed at the Digital Toronto Fringe Festival where I won the “Digital New Play Contest”. My writing is centred on creating characters that are reflective of our diverse and cultured communities, to explore socially relevant subjects and themes, and to encourage a meaningful dialogue between our communities. My work is rooted in the lack of representation in the media that authentically depicts the Asian community. I am inspired to create narratives that will resonate within the Asian community by representing their culture, showcasing their rich history, and speaking authentically from their experience.

Ngọc Hân Rebecca Trần

My name is Ngọc Hân (Rebecca) Trần. I am an emerging, new-generation Vietnamese-Canadian female Playwright based in Tkaronto. I graduated from Theatre and Performance Studies, Playwriting and East Asian Studies at York University. I have previously participated in stage readings, such as: “COVID Confessions (Convergence Theatre),” “Fresh Ink (Soulpepper Theatre),” “Telling Tales Out of School (York University),” “The Ashley Plays: Mother Tongue (York University),” and was a member of the Young Playwright’s Unit at Tarragon Theatre. I have completed the Artreprenreur program with the York Arts Council, Theatre Entrepreneurs’ Network & Training (TENT) with the Toronto Fringe Festival, and has published an archive book on fu-Gen Asian Canadian Theatre Company through York University. My play “My Korean Canadian Friend" was developed at the Digital Toronto Fringe Festival where I won the “Digital New Play Contest”. My writing is centred on creating characters that are reflective of our diverse and cultured communities, to explore socially relevant subjects and themes, and to encourage a meaningful dialogue between our communities. My work is rooted in the lack of representation in the media that authentically depicts the Asian community. I am inspired to create narratives that will resonate within the Asian community by representing their culture, showcasing their rich history, and speaking authentically from their experience.

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My name is Ngọc Hân (Rebecca) Trần. I am an emerging, new-generation Vietnamese-Canadian female Playwright based in Tkaronto. I graduated from Theatre and Performance Studies, Playwriting and East Asian Studies at York University. I have previously participated in stage readings, such as: “COVID Confessions (Convergence Theatre),” “Fresh Ink (Soulpepper Theatre),” “Telling Tales Out of School (York University),” “The Ashley Plays: Mother Tongue (York University),” and was a member of the Young Playwright’s Unit at Tarragon Theatre. I have completed the Artreprenreur program with the York Arts Council, Theatre Entrepreneurs’ Network & Training (TENT) with the Toronto Fringe Festival, and has published an archive book on fu-Gen Asian Canadian Theatre Company through York University. My play “My Korean Canadian Friend" was developed at the Digital Toronto Fringe Festival where I won the “Digital New Play Contest”.

My writing is centred on creating characters that are reflective of our diverse and cultured communities, to explore socially relevant subjects and themes, and to encourage a meaningful dialogue between our communities. My work is rooted in the lack of representation in the media that authentically depicts the Asian community. I am inspired to create narratives that will resonate within the Asian community by representing their culture, showcasing their rich history, and speaking authentically from their experience.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Vietnamese
Advanced

Work Experience

Human Resource Advisor at Canada Revenue Agency
September 1, 2021 - Present
HR advisor supporting policy, recruitment and employee relations within CRA.
Volunteer and Outreach Officer at Canada Revenue Agency - Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021
Led volunteer engagement and outreach for tax clinics.
Theatre History Research Assistant at York University (RAY) / Theatre Project Collection (TPC)
September 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017
Assisted theatre history research and contributed to Theatre Project Collection (TPC) materials.
Research Assistant at York University
September 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017
Ambassadors of Empire: Child Performance & Colonial Audiences, 1835–1860 project.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Specialized Honours in Playwriting, Theatre & Performance Studies and East Asian Studies at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Artrepreneur
January 1, 2020 - March 13, 2026
Theatre Entrepreneurs’ Network & Training (TENT)
January 1, 2016 - March 13, 2026
Young Playwright’s Unit
January 1, 2011 - March 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services