Diep Tran’s Journalist Portfolio

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From 'The Walking Dead' to 'Eclipsed,' Danai Gurira Is Killing It

From 'The Walking Dead' to 'Eclipsed,' Danai Gurira Is Killing It

American Theatre — This was the cover story for the February 2016 issue of the magazine.

How Mom and Dad Met, With Ninjas

How Mom and Dad Met, With Ninjas

The New York Times — On a sunny Southern California day in the spring of 2015, a full house showed up to attend not a play, but a reading of a play: “Vietgone” by Qui Nguyen. It was the last day of the Pacific Playwrights Festival, hosted by the local South Coast Repertory theater. “Vietgone” was the final presentation, a two-and-a-half-hour piece about a complicated event: the Vietnam War.

It's Not Stunt Casting, It's Star Casting

It's Not Stunt Casting, It's Star Casting

Playbill — Part of a column I'm writing for this magazine about casting directors and how they cast long-running Broadway shows. In this edition: "Chicago the Musical."

Indiana Repertory Theatre Plans Well Ahead of Time

Indiana Repertory Theatre Plans Well Ahead of Time

Backstage — From fall 2016 to winter 2017, I contributed twice a month to a column about regional theaters.

American Theatre Artists: Don't Throw Away Your Shot

American Theatre Artists: Don't Throw Away Your Shot

American Theatre Magazine — As part of my monthly "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion" column for the magazine, I tackled the "Hamilton"/Mike Pence controversy.

Asian guys get to be sexy, too: Finally, TV gives me the romantic leads I’ve been waiting for

Asian guys get to be sexy, too: Finally, TV gives me the romantic leads I’ve been waiting for

Salon — TV seems to have learned what so many of us have always known—Asian dudes are hot, and they can get the girl

The 18 Wonderful Witches of Wicked on Broadway

The 18 Wonderful Witches of Wicked on Broadway

Time Out New York — I spoke to the 15 actresses (later 18 when editor David Cote expanded on the original story) who have played Elphaba in "Wicked" on Broadway.

Asian guys get to be sexy, too: Finally, TV gives me the romantic leads I've been waiting for

Asian guys get to be sexy, too: Finally, TV gives me the romantic leads I've been waiting for

Salon — Guys, I'm in love with Josh Chan from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." And the most amazing thing is, I'm not the only one. What's not to love about him? He's sweet, funny, has killer boy-band moves, and biceps for days. He's the kind of guy that you give up a successful career and minimalist-chic apartment in New York City and move 3,000 miles for.