Jae is also passionate about work that adds new layers and perspectives to classic works, especially those that have traditionally been barred from mainstream discussions. Jae recently directed and adapted a production of the Greek tragedy 'Antigone' set in an American government fallen to totalitarianism. It centered the stories of the three young characters of the play (Antigone, Ismene and Haemon) and explored the ways in which young people react to broken systems of power, especially through queer lenses.

Another of Jae's interests is the safe staging of violence on stage and screen. Jae is an actor combatant, having received training in multiple stage combat disciplines, including a certification in unarmed combat by the Society of American Fight Directors in 2022 (for which they studied under Rob Hunter).  They will be taking a single sword certification course this Fall. Jae has served as fight choreographer for several student productions and hopes to one day achieve a certification in choreographing staged violence.