Vinh G. Nguyen is a first generation, Vietnamese-American theatre artist, director, and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His goal is to utilize his unique cultural perspective to tell compelling and impactful stories to enrich the communities he serves. As a director, Vinh is eager to reinterpret the American Musical Theatre canon for a modern audience. He is especially interested in the creation of new works that spotlight the voices of people from marginalized communities. Vinh's recent directing credits includes: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Next to Normal, Company, and Allegiance.
Vinh has performed with companies such as 42nd Street Moon, San Jose Stage, Berkeley Playhouse, Cabrillo Stage, and Bay Area Musicals. Some of his selected performing credits include: Rent (Angel), Allegiance (Sammy), R&H's Cinderella (Prince Christopher) , and Seussical (Cat in the Hat). During his time in San Diego, Vinh worked with BD Wong and Wayne Baker in the world premiere of their new musical, Mr. Holland's Opus. He has performed in concerts with The Old Globe Theatre, San Diego Symphony, and sang back up for Kristin Chenoweth at the Music Box Theatre.
In 2023, Vinh made his debut as a playwright with Tales of Ancient Vietnam, a new play with music for a multi-generational audience. With the support of several prestigious grants, the play had received two developmental workshops. Vinh holds an MFA in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University and completed his undergraduate studies at San Jose State University. He is a member of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), Stage Directors & Choreographers Society (SDC), and the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance (MTEA).
Vinh has performed with companies such as 42nd Street Moon, San Jose Stage, Berkeley Playhouse, Cabrillo Stage, and Bay Area Musicals. Some of his selected performing credits include: Rent (Angel), Allegiance (Sammy), R&H's Cinderella (Prince Christopher) , and Seussical (Cat in the Hat). During his time in San Diego, Vinh worked with BD Wong and Wayne Baker in the world premiere of their new musical, Mr. Holland's Opus. He has performed in concerts with The Old Globe Theatre, San Diego Symphony, and sang back up for Kristin Chenoweth at the Music Box Theatre.
In 2023, Vinh made his debut as a playwright with Tales of Ancient Vietnam, a new play with music for a multi-generational audience. With the support of several prestigious grants, the play had received two developmental workshops. Vinh holds an MFA in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University and completed his undergraduate studies at San Jose State University. He is a member of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), Stage Directors & Choreographers Society (SDC), and the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance (MTEA).
