Roy Berko
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Howard Gollop
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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning
America is a country of contradictions. One year we welcome immigrants from all around the world who bring new customs, foods, traditions and ideas to our shores. Then suddenly with a new administration all bets are off and violent roundups are enacted. This is a show for the times showing us that no matter where we come from we are all the same...just people trying their best to live a comfortable and rewarding life. This show is from the heart.
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Laura Kennelly
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Kate Klotzbach
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Gwendolyn Kochur
“The Heart Sellers” tells the story of two immigrants bonding over similar life circumstances, but on a deeper level, it explores seeking connection during times of isolation. Dobama’s production is not just an immigrant story, but a human story, and with the state of the U.S. in 2026, there’s hardly a better time to explore these narratives–Thanksgiving turkey and all.
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
Set in an unmentioned US city, probably in California, on Thanksgiving in 1973, the play depicts an encounter between Jane and Luna, both 23, in a grocery store (before the curtain) and the subsequent development of their friendship. Coming from different backgrounds and paths, Jane, a recent immigrant from South Korea, and Luna, from the Philippines, share the pains and longings as they struggle to find a place where they can feel comfortable, present, and welcome. Over two bottles of wine and half-baked yams, the two women become each other’s confidantes, serving as a sounding board and an inspiration, mutually helping each other find a springboard in their own space rather than feeling lonely and left out by their isolationist husbands, who have long working hours. The play addresses a simple yearning for human connection and warmth in an isolated environment as people—immigrants in particular—experience cultural and language barriers in their new community.
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Joey Morona
Your mileage may vary, but that doesn’t make the play any less relevant or important, particularly at a time when many people’s views on immigration have become so politicized, so black and white. “The Heart Sellers” brings much-needed humanity and perspective to the immigrant experience. Call it a case of serendipity, “The Heart Sellers” is a show we could all use right now.
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