Undesirable Elements/Washington DC
About the Production
Undesirable Elements/ Washington DC is an interview-based theater production featuring the first-hand experiences of five residents of Washington DC. The participants, originally from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Liberia, Mexico, Vietnam share extraordinary stories from their own lives. The production seeks to break down stereotypes and engage in community dialogue by showcasing the real-life stories and experiences of Washington DC, from those whose stories might not otherwise be heard.
Production Team And Cast
Directed by
Ping Chong and Michael Rohd
Written by
Ping Chong and Michael Rohd, in association with the cast
Project Manager
Rebecca Read Medrano
Associate Producers
Kim Chan & Soledad
Project Coordinator/Stage Manager
Susan Oetgen
Transcriber
Cris Ibarra
Technical Director
Edgar R. Ovando
Cast
Marlene Calista Cooper, Sandy Hoa Dang, Eugenio Longoria, Arnoldo Ramos, Alida Yath
Performance History
Premiere
Gala Teatro Hispano, Washington DC (June 2000)
Tours
Rosslyn Spectrum Theater, Arlington VA (October 2001)
Funders
Supported by Artists & Communities, a program of Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.