SENG’S HAIR SALON
Presented by InterAct Theatre Company
World Premiere!
by Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay
directed by Chongren Fan
April 17-May 10, 2026 Run Time: About 2hrs with a 15 min. intermission.
Commissioned as part of the Philly Cycle! In partnership with Laos in the House, VietLead and the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia.
A horror/comedy written about and with Philly’s Southeast Asian community.
When a mysterious and fatal epidemic starts to haunt their shop, three generations of a Lao family in South Philly clash over what’s best for the well-being of their matriarch. This modern American family includes Lao, Vietnamese and Cambodian characters, who must navigate a dramatically shifting local and national cultural political scene while advocating for greater political representation.
Lead support from the WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION
Please Note: SENG'S HAIR SALON is sold out for ALL remaining performances. We apologize for the inconvenience!
SENG’S HAIR SALON Company
Cast
Lydia Gaston* - SENG Bi Jean Ngo* - VIMALA Daniel Ubin Burgess* - PRINCE Joanna Liao* - ANH Karen Li* - SAREOUN/KaYing Jungwoong Kim - THE ENTITY
* Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association
Status: Now Closed
Show Run: April 17-May 10, 2026
Free Ice Cream Previews: April 17-22, 2026
Young Friends Night: April 17, 2026 [USE CODE: YOUNG at checkout. $20 discount TIX, includes 2 free concessions] Asian Affinity Night: April 18, 2026 [USE CODE: AAFFINITY38 at checkout. $20 discount TIX, includes 2 free concessions]
Artist Q&A: April 25, May 2, 9
Expert Q&A w/ Seth: April 26, May 3, 10
Video by Christopher Colucci
Photos by Wide Eyed Studios
IN THE NEWS
SENG’S HAIR SALON on 6ABC. Click to watch the interview with playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay.
Production Team
Caitlyn Davis- Props Designer
Hannah Anderson - Production Assistant
Nick Wacksman - Master Electrician
John Kolbinski - Audio Engineer
Valden Kamph - Production Manager
Journee Lutz - House Manager
Chongren Fan - Director
Melody Wong - Stage Manager
Melpomene Katakalos - Scenic Designer
Ariel Wang - Costume Designer
Christopher Colucci - Sound Designer
Jungwoong Kim - Choreographer
Maria Shaplin- Lighting Designer
SPEAKER DETAILS for SENG’S HAIR SALON:
TalkBacks at InterAct
Speaker Saturdays
Following our Saturday 2pm non-preview matinees, join InterAct and an expert speaker in a moderated conversation digging into the themes of SENG’S HAIR SALON.
April 25 - SENG’S HAIR SALON playwright, Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay.
May 2 - SENG’S HAIR SALON Choreographer and actor, Jungwoong Kim (The Entity).
May 9 - SENG’S HAIR SALON actors Lydia Gaston, Bi Jean Ngo, Karen Li, Daniel Burgess, Jungwoong Kim, Joey Liao.
Speaker Sundays
Following our Sunday 2pm non-preview matinees, join Producing Artistic Director Seth Rozin with an expert speaker in a moderated conversation digging into the themes of SENG’S HAIR SALON.
April 26 - SENG’S HAIR SALON community partners, Claire Nguyen (VietLead) and Chaiya (Cambodian Association of Greater Phila.).
May 3 - SENG’S HAIR SALON community partners, Paranormal/Ghost/Spirit Expert, Sarun Chan (Cambodian Association of Greater Phila.) and Catzie Vilayphonh (Laos In The House).
May 10 - Derick from the real SENG’S SALON (on 7th St in South Philly!).
Audience Discussions
Discussions occur after every Wednesday and Thursday non- preview 7pm performance. Facilitated by Seth Rozin.
Wednesday, April 29 | Thursday, April 30 | Wednesday, May 6 | Thursday, May 7
Please note:
Speaker Hosts & Guests are subject to change. Please call the BOX OFFICE before your show date to hear about any possible changes.