The path of a writer is never easy, years of unread words on page seem to only grow more forgotten with time. Cody has spent his entire life writing as a way to express his emotions around his complex upbringing. Isolated in West Virginia with little to no Asian culture left him in a space in between identities; unsure if he could be accounted for as an American or a displaced Vietnamese. In reality it was both; and after maturing into his acting career Cody has has come to understand the complexities of the Asian American experience. His written work is an effort to broaden the understanding of what it means to be an Asian American in this country; he aims for his plays to uplift and encourage unseen and unheard voices. Cody champions himself as proud writer for his people, all of his people; to the family he never knew in Vietnam, to the loving adoptive Appalachian family that raised him as a child, to every American feeling burdened by doubt, prejudice, and fear - those are his people and he writes for them.

Did My Grandfather Kill My Grandfather? made its World Premiere at The Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown WV in 2025 directed by Victor Maog. Previously it previewed as part of the Nu Works Festival by Pan Asian Reparatory in New York City in 2023 at Theater Row. The play is the incredible true story of Cody’s investigation into his mother’s immigration story from Vietnam and a compelling reminder of how complex and beautiful the lives of immigrants can be in America. The play at its core asks the question “What does it mean to be Asian American?” and through his personal life journey, Cody comes up with a powerful answer. DMGKMG? is equal parts a family drama, a war story, a lesson in inclusion, and a reminder to all Americans that our differences are what bring us together, not divide us.

Cody tells the story of his upbringing in rural Appalachia, secluded from any other Asian Americans. As he grows up, he comes to understand the reality of what it means to be Asian American, whether good or bad. In the play Cody narrates an unlikely war story of the man he’s named after, LeRoy Wilson. LeRoy served in the army and experiences three tours in the jungles of Vietnam where ultimately, he brings home more than expected. He went to serve his country; he came home with a baby. At a young age that’s all Cody knew, but as he dives deeper and uncovers the details of his family’s history, a slew of unanswerable questions plagues Cody with nightmares. Despite the absence of the Vietnamese family he never knew, a family lost to the tides of war, Cody was nurtured and loved by a sweet Appalachian family nestled deep in the countryside; and despite knowing that the two families will never meet, he thanks them both for the lessons they’ve provided.

Halfanese: Two Halves of a Whole Idiot is a hilarious roller coaster that details Cody’s absurd and comical adventure of embarking to New York City where finds himself, his Asian identity, and his… dad? Halfanese previewed in 2024 as part of Pan Asian’s Nu Works Festival at Theater Row Off Broadway.

Cody encountered many hurdles in his life, the first being an isolated Vietnamese kid stuck in the countryside of West Virginia. Growing up absent Asian culture Cody looked to the only places he could for cultural influence - the local all you can Chinese eat buffet, an anime about a world filled with powerful creatures carried in little red and white balls (it rhymes with Hokie-Mon), and his white uncle’s karate dojo. But once moving to New York City Cody was surrounded be Asian people, culture, and art, which in turn bolden his appreciation for his Asian heritage and his twisted sense of humor. What once started as a funny joke between friends, Cody now has over a hundred selfies of random Asian men on the streets of NYC. Why would Cody do this? Because he’s always wanted a picture with his “dad” and since the real one was never around, Cody took a photo series on social media entitled “#DadNotReallyDad “and went around Manhattan taking random selfies as a way to cope with his absent father trauma… seems healthy right?

This One Man Show is equal parts a stand up routine filled with Asian comedy and Clowning show filled with bits of technical spectacle and a well deserved montage as the end! Halfanses is a raunchy, no holds bar commentary on Asian American experiences and a funny reminder to chase your dreams.

Saigon Cinderella takes a classic fairy tale and spins it on its head to align with one of the most pivotal moments in Vietnamese History, The Tet Offensive. The story follows Hoa, a young woman who wants nothing more than to see the world and be free of her circumstances. The wicked stepmother’s is the usual awful parental figure; she is bitter and scolds her stepdaughter Hoa in her riverside brothel. Hoa hopes to travel into Saigon and celebrate Tet for her birthday, and hopes to meet her first love, a soldier by the name of Prince. However, after a beautiful night filled with romance, Hoa discovers her Prince has left her behind, leaving a note on how to find him. Hoa gathers her courage and breaks free from her stepmother’s angry grasp forever. But when Hoa becomes lost in the jungle and unsure how to continue, an unlikely fairy god mother shows up in a boat instead of a carriage, A retired US army member, Giovanni floats up and down the rivers of Vietnam lurking in a country he used to be fighting. Giovanni aids Hoa in her search for her Prince but the unfortunate circumstances of war changes everything and Hoa’s fairy tale ending leaves her with impossible challenges to face.

This play is currently a One Act but is development to be a Full Length. More information coming soon!