Secret History: Journeys Abroad, Journeys Within

2004
Theater

About the Production

Secret History: Journeys Abroad, Journeys Within is an interview-based theater production exploring the real-life stories of three young adults, originally from Liberia, Iran, and Kosovo, who came to the United States as refugees from war, and settled in New York City. Through this theatrical exploration these young New Yorkers share their experiences of war, loss, and reconciliation, through their own eyes, voices and memories.

Production Team And Cast

Directed by

Ping Chong, Leyla Modirzadeh and Sara Zatz

Written by

Ping Chong, Leyla Modirzadeh and Sara Zatz, in collaboration with the cast

Lighting Design

Darren McCroom

Stage Manager

Courtney Golden

Cast

2004: Tiffany Miller (Narrator), Sanaz Mozafarian, Bekim Qela, Dalia Ruiz (Narrator), Sagno Alseny 2005: Sagno Alseny, Saul Avina, Leyla Modirzadeh, Dalia Ruiz-Palumbo (Narrator), Tiffany Miller (Narrator)

Performance History

Premiere

Clark Studio Theater, Lincoln Center, New York, NY (July 2004)

Tours

NYC school touring

Partners

Lincoln Center Institute