Sanctuary City at Chance Theater

On the Fyda-Mar Stage…

In the aftermath of 9/11, two teenagers in Newark, New Jersey, navigate the precarious terrain of adolescence while grappling with the looming threat of deportation. When G becomes naturalized, they devise a plan to help B stay in the country. However, as time progresses, their bond is tested by the complexities of love, identity, and the harsh realities of their circumstances.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the lives of undocumented youth, exploring themes of belonging, sacrifice, and the pursuit of a future in a society that marginalizes them. Through sharp dialogue and compelling characters, Sanctuary City offers an intimate portrayal of resilience and the human spirit’s capacity to endure.

“I have rarely seen a play that so effectively embodies the way external forces distort the inner lives of actual humans.”The New York Times

“The most beautiful sound an audience can make in a theater isn’t applause or even laughter. It’s the audible hush of rapt attention. No one who cares about contemporary American drama should miss this play.”The Los Angeles Times

“A compelling contemporary drama that has enigmatic characters, rising intensity, vigorous argumentation, timely themes, and an underlying sense of humor and compassion.”am New York