Li - A World Premier Play
Li
By Wei He
Directed by Christie Zhao
January 16th - February 8th, 2026
A co-production with SIS productions and Seattle Public Theater
ABOUT THE PLAY
A comedy set in Inner Mongolia about a thief who gives away more than she gets, Li may have to reconsider her career choice. But along the way, she discovers a quirky cast of characters that make life just a little less lonely. With heart, humor and music, this play brings us into the lives of a thief, her twin brother, their box obsessed mother, an old lady she tries to steal from, plus a friend and his pet chicken.
“We think audiences will fall in love with Li’s earnest efforts to make things right in a world that isn’t always fair,” says Kathy Hsieh, SIS Productions Co-Executive Producer, “This is an uplifting play that doesn’t shy away from life’s realities, but perhaps the things that help us through it are the
things that matter most - music, a sense of humor, and friendship.”
Li is directed by Christie Zhao and features original music by Gregory Award Winning composer YUELAN. The performance schedule also includes English and Chinese captioned performances, and post-play talk-backs. The cast showcases Adele Lim, Jacob Chung, Serin Ngai, Kathy Hsieh, Owen Yen, and Michael Latham.
Runtime: 120 minutes including intermission
ABOUT SIS PRODUCTIONS
SIS Productions is an award-winning production company that strives to create, develop and produce quality works that involve Asian American women, their themes, and Asian American issues. SIS Productions encourages opportunities and support for Asian American women to be
involved in all aspects of the production of artistic endeavors. SIS Productions is supported by 4Culture and The Allen Family Philanthropies via their Accelerator Grant with ArtsFund and is fiscally sponsored by Living Voices.
ABOUT SEATTLE PUBLIC THEATER
For over three decades, actors, directors, and audiences passionate about exceptional theater have found a home at Seattle Public Theater. On the shores of Green Lake in the historic Bathhouse Theater, Seattle Public Theater is one of Seattle’s leading mid-sized professional theater companies.
Established as a 501©(3), Seattle Public Theater strives to create an inclusive community that actively engages with ideas and people.