‘Sanctuary City’ at Chance Theater

Two teenagers confront identity, belonging and change in post-9/11 New Jersey.

From left, Vicky Yvonne and Spike Pulice. Photo courtesy of Doug Catiller.

by Anne Reid

Where were you born? Where did you grow up?

For most people, those questions are answered without much thought. In Martyna Majok’s “Sanctuary City,” opening May 1 at Chance Theater, they carry real weight.

Set in Newark, New Jersey, in the years following 9/11, the play follows two teenagers known simply as B and G. Their lives are shaped by both their friendship and the reality of living undocumented in America. As they grow up, they navigate loyalty, love and survival in a system that leaves little room for.... [ Read the full article here ]

‘Sanctuary City’

Chance Theater

When: May 1 - May 31, 2026

Where: Bette Aitken theater arts Center, 5522 E. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim

Information: (888) 455-4212, www.ChanceTheater.com

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