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Ani and her husband Marco run a failing Armenian grocery store in a transitional Boston neighborhood. On the day they put the store up for sale, unexpected events bring in immigrants from Mexico, China, and the Caribbean. As these customers share their stories, songs and dances, they change the way they see each other, their community, and the future of the store.
In Good Company proudly announces the world premiere of The Golden Door, a new musical play about the challenges faced by Boston immigrants both past and present. Written by award-winning local playwright Joyce Van Dyke and directed by Emily Ranii, the play will be performed on May 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM at the Cambridge YMCA Theater. Music direction is by Kay Dunlap.
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Playwright Joyce Van Dyke, who wrote the critically acclaimed Deported/a dream play focusing on the impact of the Armenian genocide on today’s immigrants, said of The Golden Door, “[This play] deals with immigration right now, but set in the context of our history as a nation of immigrants. I'm the granddaughter of Armenian immigrants, and this subject is very close to my heart. I myself feel gripped by the daily stories of what immigrants from other cultures are going through now as our country tries to define who we are. I hope we've caught some of that intensity and struggle and hope in our net through the songs and stories of this play."
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Adults: $20
Students/Seniors: $15
Children under 12 (with an adult): $5 |
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