Vivian Nguyen is an Asian Australian multidisciplinary artist whose career spans writing, acting, and producing. She has collaborated with leading companies like Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre, The Wheeler Centre, Australia Play Transform and Australian Theatre for Young People. Her recognition includes The Wheeler Centre’s Hot Desk Fellowship for Playwriting, a shortlist for the Patrick White Playwrights Award for ‘Thin Threads’, and a longlist for the Bruntwood Prize for ‘Cocaine Bust.’ Vivian is under commission with Malthouse Theatre and Footscray Community Arts Centre, with ‘werkaholics’ set to premiere at Belvoir Theatre’s 25A 2025 Program. Some of her other works include the co-created show ‘The Astonishing Comet Boombox’ (Melbourne Fringe Judge’s Pick, and part of Summer Nights at The Blue Room Theatre) and ‘a moment to love’ (Melbourne Fringe). As a performer, she appears in Netflix’s ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and Phoenix Raei’s ‘Rotten’. She is also a board member of Rawcus. Despite her schedule, Vivian finds joy in dance, music, yoga, cooking, and time with loved ones, balancing her creativity with happiness. She’s excited to see ‘werkaholics’ come to life with the team’s collaborative efforts between Purple Tape Productions and Empty Seat Theatre, the creative team and cast.