Sanctuary City

Friday, September 11, 2026

Sanctuary City, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok, is about two teenage immigrants, B and G, in post 9/11 Newark, NJ, who navigate their friendship and the precariousness of their lives as undocumented residents in America. The story follows their bond as they face the threat of deportation, culminating in a pact to marry for legal status, which tests their relationship as they grow into young adults and confront the harsh realities of their situation.

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This downtown venue serves as a creative hub, hosting several different theater companies to produce bold, original works. It has become a central spot for the local arts scene to showcase new plays.story_potoo