Pulitzer Prize finalist \;Lloyd Suh&rsquo\;s sweet\, funny\, and \;deeply moving \;play highlights the \;experiences of \;two 20-something immigrant women\, one from \;the \;Philippines \;and one from South Korea\, who meet\, by chance\, \;in a grocery store on Thanksgiving \;night. Set in 1973\, eight years after the passing of the Hart&ndash\;Celler act \;which abolished immigration quotas \;in America\, the play finds Luna and Jane bonding over their common \;longing for the homes they \;have left behind \;and the excitement of what lies ahead in a new land. \;Filled with heart and humor\, the pair share \;their \;hopes\, fears\, laughs\, \;dreams\, \;and \;a \;bottle \;or two of wine \;over the course of an evening that \;illuminates \;their experience as immigrants \;and \;asks\, \;&ldquo\;Would you give up your heart to make a new home?&rdquo\; \;
\n\nThe Heart Sellers \;is presented through special arrangement with \;TRW PLAYS 1180 Avenue of the Americas\, Suite 640\, New York\, NY 10036. \;www.trwplays.com
\n\nThe Heart Sellers \;was commissioned by Milwaukee Repertory Theater as part of the John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program Mark Clements\, Artistic Director Chad Bauman\, Executive Director and received its first public performance on February 7\, 2023.
\n LOCATION:Helms Theatre 109 Culbreth Road Charlottesville\, VA 22903 UID:e.1435.12368 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260416T134340Z URL:https://business.cvillechamber.com/events/details/virginia-theatre-festival-presents-the-heart-sellers-07-19-2025-12368 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR