World Premiere Event
The Heart Sellers
By Lloyd Suh
February 7 – March 19, 2023
Stiemke Studio
Finding Direction in the Land of Opportunity
Funny and deeply moving, this World Premiere by Lloyd Suh (The Chinese Lady) gives voice to the Asian immigrant experience in the 1970s when the landmark Hart-Celler Act granted thousands of professional workers a new path to citizenship. But for new Americans Jane and Luna, life in the USA with their workaholic husbands has left them feeling isolated and invisible. One Thanksgiving – over sips of wine and a questionable frozen turkey – they reminisce and dream of spreading their wings together in the land of opportunity: disco dancing, learning to drive and even a visit to Disneyland. With grace and dignity, this powerful play asks: “Would you give up your heart to make a new home?”
Milwaukee Rep is a proud part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a state-wide festival celebrating new plays and musicals from March 1 – June 30, 2023. To learn more visit www.worldpremierewisconsin.com
A John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program Production
Exec Producers
Mara & Craig Swan
Associate Producer
Krista Kile
The Stiemke Studio Season is presented by Four-Four Foundation