Alien Anchors Vol. II at TADA! Theater

When we first met Sonali, she was 14, impressionable, and optimistic. Now in her teen years, the stories she hears from her neighbors and loved ones take new shape and hit her harder than before. Navigating through heartbreak, feelings of disconnect with her passions, and the vastness of an unfamiliar world, Sonali now must find her bearings in the same way those close to her had to, by asking the tough questions. What does home mean? Where do I find it? Does it exist?

Previously, Jwala Productions and Acacia Tree Collective have collaborated to bring these community driven, multigenerational, and diaspora focused experiences to NYC stages. The sold out one-night only production of Alien Anchors Volume I in 2025 raised over $1,000 for Artist Freedom Initiative. This year, the team is doubling down on giving to the community, partnering with the Queens Memory Project to preserve the stories of Queens residents, The South Asian Council for Social Services to give back to South Asian communities, and Nepal Disaster Relief Funds after the recent tragedy. All partnerships for their November 15th show.