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.
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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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 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.
@ZombieJoes"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