MARCH 1 – 31, 2024
Leo K. Theater
Winter, 2001, Newark, NJ. Two DREAMers—pre-DACA—meet up on the fire escape, which happens most nights. Both undocumented teens, they grapple with life’s challenges, from family to their futures. When one becomes naturalized, she promises to marry the other so he can receive his papers and truly start his life. As time passes and their relationship shifts, both must confront what they are willing to sacrifice to live freely and belong. This searing and captivating new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning Martyna Majok asks what we’re willing to risk for those we love.
Content Advisory: This production contains complex themes. For a detailed content advisory, including potential spoilers, and for resources for support around these topics, click here.
Important Dates
Event Type | Event Dates |
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Previews | March 1 - 5 |
Voices of Resistencia Theatrical Reading | March 3 at 5:30 p.m. |
Opening Night | March 6 |
Mask Required | March 10 at 5:30 p.m. |
Student Matinee | March 14 at 10:30 a.m. |
English Open Captions | March 14 at 7:30 p.m. |
Teen Night | March 15 at 6:30 p.m. |
Sensory Friendly | March 16 at 2 p.m. |
Post-Show Actor Talk | March 21 |
ASL Interpretation & Audio Description | March 30 at 2 p.m. |
Post-Show Panel Discussion: International Rescue Committee Reflections | March 30 at 9 p.m. |
Videos
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Interview with the Cast
WatchHear the cast discuss immigration as a lived experience, the cost of friendship, and what they hope audiences will take away from Sanctuary City.
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A Peek into Rehearsal
WatchGet a glimpse of the cast and director of Sanctuary City in rehearsal as they prepare to bring this story to the stage.
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Teaser Trailer
Watch"A vivid glimpse into the personal costs of living in limbo as a Dreamer." —DC Theater Arts
Engage with the Play
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Show Program
Show ProgramExplore the Sanctuary City Encore+ digital program before you arrive at the theater.
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Youth Guide
Youth GuideCheck out an in-depth character breakdown, synopsis, activities, and more in the Sanctuary City Youth Guide.
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Sensory Guide
Sensory GuideA scene-by-scene guide of the sensory impact of this show that individuals may experience. Produced by our partners at Sensory Access.
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Hear from the Director
Read MoreHear from Sanctuary City director Desdemona Chiang about her first reaction to reading the play, personal connections with the characters, and more in this conversation with Seattle Rep.
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Show-Inspired Media List
Read MoreLibrarians at Seattle Public Library created this list of books and films to enhance your experience of Martyna Majok's Sanctuary City.
Creative
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Martyna Majok
Playwright
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Desdemona Chiang
Director
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Sara C Walsh
Scenic Designer
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Christine Tschirgi
Costume Designer
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André Pluess
Sound Designer
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Chih-Hung Shao
Lighting Designer
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Sarah Harlett
Intimacy Consultant
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Paul Adolphsen
Dramaturg
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Sanhawich Meateanuwat
Irene Gandy Directing Assistant, The Drama League
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Ruth Eitemiller
Stage Manager
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Quy Ton
Assistant Stage Manager (March 1–17)
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Quinn Chase
Assistant Stage Manager (March 16–31)
Cast
Sanctuary City is sponsored by
Producing Partners
Stephen Behnen & Mary Hornsby
Darrel Cowan
David Robinson
Anonymous
Production Sponsors
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