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TO BE HERE at Christ Church Neighborhood House
Dates: 6/11/2026 - 6/13/2026
📍 Theatre: Christ Church Neighborhood House
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TO BE HERE is a multi-day exhibition and storytelling performance created by artists Lynda Grace Black and Magda Martinez, rooted in communal storytelling about family journeys to Philadelphia, the realities of staying, and the resilience required to build a life there. Developed over the course of a year through story circles, the work features personal objects contributed by participants — including letters, family photographs, and heirlooms — forming an immersive exhibition environment. The performance, developed in collaboration with theater artist Tanaquil Marquez, brings these stories to life through an ensemble of community members, blending live and recorded storytelling across generations and backgrounds. Presented by Journey Arts, the piece reflects on shared experiences of loss, transformation, and connection as a collective portrait of the city.
Cast and Creative Team for TO BE HERE at Christ Church Neighborhood House
Cast
Lynda Grace Black
Ensemble
Tanaquil Marquez
Ensemble
Magda Martinez
Ensemble
Creative Team
Lynda Grace Black
Artist
Magda Martinez
Artist
Journey Arts
Performing Arts Presenter
Tanaquil Marquez
Theater Artist
Marla Burkholder
Artistic Director
News About TO BE HERE at Christ Church Neighborhood House
Journey Arts Will Host TO BE HERE, a Philadelphia Immigration Storytelling Event
May 11, 2026 Journey Arts will present TO BE HERE, a multi-day exhibition and storytelling performance exploring immigration and migration stories, created by artists Lynda Grace Black and Magda Martinez at Christ Church Neighborhood House in Philadelphia.About the Theatre
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