Wagner New Play Festival 2026 presents: Fancy Jungle

Written by Katie Đỗ (MFA 2) | Directed by Shyama Nithiananda (MFA 2)

Margo Ho, a playwright coming off a hit production, has just landed her dream job writing for a television show about the AAPI experience. It’s a dream come true - or so she thinks until the reality sinks in. As Margo struggles to tell her story and have her voice heard, she’s also got to navigate a difficult boss, a slippery ex, relentless pressure, and unspoken rules. FANCY JUNGLE looks at the price you pay to tell your story, what it means to represent, and who gets the last word.