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Where I Come From at PlayGround
Dates: 8/17/2024 - 8/25/2024
📍 Theatre: PlayGround
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Where I Come From is a solo play written and performed by Jerry Metzker, exploring the harrowing journey of 19-year-old Fergus Maloney as he escapes the Great Hunger in Ireland in 1847. Directed by Robert Lucchesi, the narrative follows Fergus from famine-stricken Ireland to New York City, delving into themes of deprivation, loss, and hope as he seeks to build a new life as a refugee. This production is part of PlayGround's 2024 Free-Play Festival, showcasing a variety of new works over three weeks.
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