SPRING 2023
SANCTUARY CITY
by Martyna Majok
directed by David DeRuiter
a senior project in directing for David DeRuiter and acting for Lauren Marut
advised by Deborah Margolin and Kelsey Rainwater
Newark, NJ. Post 9/11. Two undocumented high school seniors, G and B. Brought to America as children. Fast friends since 3rd grade. Best friends. Whatever it takes to stay and survive they’ll do, for themselves and for each other. So when G is suddenly naturalized, it isn’t a question of if but when B can be too. Together they hatch a plan to ensure his safety, but when time and distance reveal secrets that jeopardize the future they planned, they must weigh whether the reward is worth risking everything they have – including each other.
