Soulmate

Can Love Transcend?

What begins as a modern dating comedy with a polyamorous twist, evolves into a tender story of mysticism; where grief opens the door to a queer awakening and a love that transcends the physical world.

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Douglas Clarke

Douglas Clarke

Douglas Clarke is the writer, director, and music composer behind Soulmate, making his Off-Broadway debut after its sold-out premiere at Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre in Los Angeles. A lifelong tech innovator, Clarke recently found a second home in theater as a leading actor. Soulmate is his first foray into writing and directing.

A San Francisco Bay Area native based in Los Angeles, Clarke is a boundary-pushing innovator with over 25 years of experience in both tech and entertainment. As Founder of Razorwire Productions, he has led countless creative projects in multiple forms of media. In tech, Clarke has a history of breaking new ground via his inventive work with DTS, NBC Universal, and THX.

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Shannon Wong

Gigi Wong

Gigi Wong (credited in the Soulmate program as Shannon Wong) stars as the lead in Soulmate, making her Off-Broadway debut in this powerful production. She is a first-generation American, born in Hawaii to Chinese immigrant parents and the eldest of four sisters. Growing up in Kailua-Kona, she developed a passion for performance.

She earned a Communications degree from Portland State University in 2016 and later moved to Los Angeles, shifting her focus to broader performance opportunities. Shannon now collaborates on educational events about open relationships, tantra, and intimacy. Notable achievements include being featured in Boudoir Magazine (2024) and starring in the premiere run of Soulmate at Zombie Joe's Underground in Los Angeles.

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Zombie Joe

Zombie Joe (Producer)

Zombie Joe is the fearless Leader/Producing Artistic Director of Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group. Since ZJU's founding in August 1992, Zombie has mounted over 400 of ZJU's signature avant-garde/experimental, original, classical, and horror-based productions in cities including New York City, San Francisco, Edinburgh, and Capetown.

For the past 25 years, Zombie has been producing/directing from ZJU's home base theatre in North Hollywood, CA. Since 2011, Zombie has been teaching Drama, Poetry, and Arts Therapy to patients of Metropolitan State Hospital.

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From the Producers

"Soulmate was born from a place of profound vulnerability as a gift for my closest friend, Shannon Wong. The story was created during one of the most difficult moments of my life. After losing both my job and my relationship, the life I had known for the past decade evaporated, leaving me with nothing more to lose. From that desolation, I poured my heart into the writing and music of Soulmate, weaving together the deepest parts of both Shannon and myself. With raw honesty and breathtaking artistry, she has breathed life into its performance, embodying its spirit through every movement and vocal expression."
— Douglas Clarke
"Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group is thrilled to bring Douglas Clarke's erotic and comedic love-drama, Soulmate, to Off-Broadway after a triumphant run in Los Angeles. Starring the mesmerizing Shannon Wong, Soulmate has captivated audiences with its raw intensity, unfiltered expressionism, and bold exploration of love, loss, passion, and triumph. Known worldwide for pushing artistic boundaries, ZJU has once again surprised and challenged theatergoers with the play's provocative themes and striking imagery. We can't wait to share this unforgettable experience with New York City!"
— Zombie Joe

What People Are Saying

"I was entranced by its sensual depth and emotional layers, which wove together a truly unforgettable theatrical experience."
— Amber Kapuscinski
"We really enjoyed the show and the hour's respite of not thinking about the fire and our own circumstances at all. Great work - really impressive!"
— Mark Johnson, Altadena resident
"Soulmate made me feel so many things! A real emotional journey with balanced blend of humor and raw emotion."
— Jennifer Hex
"Soulmate was absolutely an experience to never forget! It's full of unexpected twists, turns, and shocks."
— Mia Ho
"Fantastic show and performance, with clever character building and twists and turns."
— Aaron McPolin
"Even better the second time around. A story about love, loss, and so much laughter."
— Nicole Wong
"Shannon Wong's talent proved her versatility and ability to transform any character into someone unforgettable."
— Liz Henderson
"Shannon Wong's blend of soulful singing and raw emotion brought her character to life in a way that made us laugh, cry, and connect."
— Amber
"Shannon Wong was the perfect star of the show. You hear the melodies and know it was a play made with love."
— Pui Ching
"Soulmate really touched me. Out of all the plays I've seen this has been the best so far. I found myself fighting back tears from having so much in common with the story and characters."
— Kelsey Brownell
"Stumbled upon yesterday and booked the ticket. I didn't read much about it prior but I am totally surprised and enchanted by all. Must watch."
— Palden Sherpa
"Beautifully written and performed."
— Sidni Beaulieu-Hains
"Masterpiece in the making! Energy energy energy. Dramatic, bold and very entertaining."
— Sergei Bushamanov
"I enjoyed the performance of each character/thespian. Each person was so lively. Seems like I ran into each one on my train ride here."
— Genea Johnson Clark
"Congrats for embracing this journey and for making a beautiful 'pearl' out of the pain and scars."
— Wendy
"An amazing show! It reminded me of my struggles as a Chinese American in the dilemma of finding the balance between cultural traditions, family expectations, and my true self."
— Sharon Wang
"Incredibly sincere and vulnerable. What a delight to see a team working so well together onstage! Bringing inclusion and deep thought to the NYC Stage!!!"
— Gracie McCallum
"Was wonderful seeing the show in New York after seeing it in Los Angeles, and seeing the differences between the characters and energy!"
— Noël Sivazlian-Rodela
"Very entertaining with many great themes. Acting and direction were also great. Good job to everyone!"
— Nick Rodela
"Such a great show with so many insightful themes. It opened up really good conversations and made me think further about things in relationships."
— Lily Herrera
"I felt surprisingly close to some of the themes explored in this play. Really well done. Best of luck moving ahead. You have talent!"
— Arjun
"What a wonderful show! Hope to see it travel! Keep it Going! All the best!"
— Alon
"Thank you for bringing such a vulnerable subject to the stage. Grief is a tricky path to travel and it's nice to see that it isn't a unique journey."
— Suz
"Love the creativity of this show and it's even better to understand that it's such a personal story. There aren't many plays that touch on the concept of polyamory or open relationships."
— Ryann Thompson
"There were so many excellent performances! And I really enjoyed the creativity of set changes - how that had its own entertaining banter."
— Rich Joneleit
"Really great job! So proud of you for putting your energy into creative work. Humans go through lots of hard and vulnerable times."
— Ivan C.
"What fantastic writing and engaging characters! The talent selection was spot on. Really loved it!!"
— Reese
"We loved this show! Such a cool and moving story."
— Cullen Murphy
"Wow! Incredible performances and music! Wonderful to See!"
— Chelsea Lo Pinto
"Great job Doug! Amazing to see you live your dream. Hope to see more work soon."
— Lilia Aramayo
"It was incredible having the opportunity to see my childhood best friends perform in an Off-Broadway show. The cast was spectacular too!"
— Katelyn Goncalves
"Really enjoyed the dynamic of the characters in this performance. The characters' stage presence was especially engaging. Great dialogue."
— Michael Simmons
"We loved seeing how meaningful this play was. The ending was not only thought-provoking, but inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story with us!"
— Judy Kohl
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