Stars Rally for Immigrant Rights Reading

Actors Lola Tung and Daniel Bravo Hernández are headlining a benefit reading of "Sanctuary City," a play by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok. The October 9th event, produced by Level Forward and Colt Coeur, will direct all proceeds to RAICES, a non-profit organization committed to justice for immigrants and refugees. This play, originally staged by New York Theatre Workshop in 2020, tells the story of two immigrant teenagers in Newark, N.J., who find sanctuary in each other amidst the post-9/11 era.

Martyna Majok expressed her excitement about bringing "Sanctuary City" back to New York, emphasizing its connection to those living similar experiences. She also highlighted her profound admiration for RAICES's essential work in defending immigrants' rights and upholding American ideals. Majok described the play as a tribute to friendship, ambition, and the aspirations of the working-class immigrant dream for a full life.

Level Forward underscored the importance of stories in driving change, stating that "Sanctuary City" reflects current realities while opening a window to potential futures. They emphasized a collective rise through imagination, creativity, and action, with artists, audiences, and advocacy organizations standing together for immigrant rights. Lola Tung, known for "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and Broadway's "Hadestown," and Daniel Bravo Hernández, recognized for his stage work including "Romeo + Juliet," lend their talents to this significant cause.