When high-schooler Ruthie volunteers in a classroom for young refugees, she clashes with Patience, a sharp and guarded student who challenges her assumptions. But a chance encounter with a mysterious young woman—foreign yet oddly familiar—forces Ruthie to confront a critical question: What does it truly mean to welcome the stranger, and what am I willing to do about it?
Inspired by real-life experiences of young refugees, First Generation is a thought-provoking and urgently relevant new play about identity, belonging, and the power of empathy—inviting audiences to explore the complexities of finding home in a new world.
Performances:
Tuesday April 15 at 7pm | ASL-interpreted | Opening Night reception
Wednesday April 16 at 2pm
Wednesday April 16 at 7pm
Thursday April 17 at 7pm
Friday April 18 at 7pm
Saturday April 19 at 2pm | ASL-interpreted
ASL Interpreted Performances tba
Spinning Tree Theatre is a Resident Theatre Company at
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center | 8788 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park, Kansas
TeenTix KC Pass holders can buy tickets in-person on the day of the show. Box office is open one hour before showtime. Tickets cannot be held without payment and are subject to availability.
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