Diana Oh, visionary behind {my lingerie play} and The Infinite Love Party, dies at 38

Diana Oh, the legendary artist behind “My Lingerie Play” and “The Infinite Love Party,” died unexpectedly today at the age of 38. Now, the theater world is reeling from the sudden loss of one of its most innovative voices. Although the reasons for their death are not yet confirmed, the news has been confirmed by their family members via a GoFundMe page.

Diana Oh had been able to establish a niche in the experimental theater environment through their cross-disciplinary work and a firm understanding of the need to provide a voice to marginalized groups. My Lingerie Play and The Infinite Love Party are their best-known plays, which were both welcomed by the audience and critics because of their daring attitude towards the problems in society.

Beyond their most famous works, Oh also created projects like CLAIRVOYANCE and The Gift Project, each continuing their commitment to community and storytelling.

Diana Oh's artistic journey

The news of Diana Oh's sudden passing has caused a noticeable reaction amongst people on social media as well, with condolences pouring in from people all over the world who were familiar with their body of work. Although sporadic, Diana Oh had also started being involved in other forms of entertainment, starting their own band called The US Open along with William Jackson Harper. In an interview with The Brooklyn Rail in 2017, while advocating for their staunch beliefs, the artist opened up about their newfound love for music:

"MUSIC IS THE BESSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTT. Stop making Asian artists do stupid shit. Stop making women do stupid shit. Celebrate ALL genders—and I mean ALL genders. DON’T BE AN ASSHOLE. Until r*pe is completely eradicated, we aren’t done. Until gender-based violence doesn’t exist, we aren’t done. Until race-based violence doesn’t exist, we aren’t done. The world could always ALWAYS use more love"

Diana Oh was a successful actor and had also served as the Tow Playwright-in-Residence at Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre. Diana had collected several awards in the course of their career and had created a name in the industry as an unending critic of the status quo. Being a non-binary artist themself, Diana usually saw their works as a way of expressing their findings, and they were a fierce advocate of the LGBTQ+ cause.

Prominent theater artists and colleagues have also paid tributes to the artist on social media after they passed away. A vigil and procession are planned for June 28, 2025, with attendees encouraged to wear colorful clothing and sparkles – a fitting tribute to an artist who brought so much color and light to the world.

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