Undesirable Elements/Twin Cities
About the Production
In Undesirable Elements/Twin Cities explores the first-hand experiences of eight Twin Cities residents from diverse cultural backgrounds. Each cast member shares the unique experiences that brought them to reside in Minnesota. The performers share their own personal stories of war, migration, political oppression, racial discrimination, and family struggles. Their individual stories interweave to create a collective one. Culture, community and identity collide to form a living history on stage.
Production Team And Cast
Directed by
Ping Chong
Written by
Ping Chong in collaboration with the cast
Assistant Director/Dramaturg
Sean Kelley-Pegg
Lighting Design
Tom Campbell
Sound Engineer
Brandon Smith
Production Stage Manager
Karen Gundlach
Cast
Elsa Batica, Ariada Magaril, Alberto Panelli, Sharon Day, Mai Moua, Dennis Mines, Mustafe Musse, Nilgun Tuna
Performance History
Premiere
Illusion Theatre, Minneapolis, MN (October 1994)
Tours
Plus regional touring (1994-2008)
Partners
Illusion Theatre