On the streets of Guatemala City,
Gang members were Edgar’s only family…
But he dreamed of a different future.
To leave the gang was a death sentence.
Coming to the USA was his last hope.
Join Council Member Dromm for FREE performances of De Novo at Elmhurst Hospital during Immigrant Heritage Week (April 15-20)
De Novo is a documentary play, crafted entirely from immigration court transcripts, that tells the true story of fourteen year old Edgar Chocoy and his legal struggle to be allowed ...
On the streets of Guatemala City,
Gang members were Edgar’s only family…
But he dreamed of a different future.
To leave the gang was a death sentence.
Coming to the USA was his last hope.
Join Council Member Dromm for FREE performances of De Novo at Elmhurst Hospital during Immigrant Heritage Week (April 15-20)
De Novo is a documentary play, crafted entirely from immigration court transcripts, that tells the true story of fourteen year old Edgar Chocoy and his legal struggle to be allowed to stay in the United States.
This documentary play, crafted entirely from immigration court transcripts, interviews and letters tells the gripping true story of fourteen year old Edgar Chocoy and his legal struggle to be allowed to stay in the United States.
“Riveting…superb acting and directing.”
-Show Business Weekly
“Urgent timely, docudrama.”
-NY Theatre.com
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There are three student matinee’s scheduled during the week of the 15th with one of them being completely in Spanish. There will also be three evening performances scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, April 18th, 19th (in Spanish only) and 20th, at 7pm. Details about the performances and how to arrange for tickets are included below. We hope that you will join us and take advantage of this opportunity. Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with your friends and family!
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STUDENT PERFORMANCES:
-April 18th at 10am & 12pm
-April 19th at 1pm (Spanish-only performance)
EVENING PERFORMANCES:
-April 18th at 7pm
-April 19th(Spanish-only performance) at 7pm
-April 20th at 7pm
WHERE:
Elmhurst Hospital Center Auditorium (Room A-122)
79-01 Broadway, Queens
(Co-presented by Kupferberg Center Performances in Collaboration with Council Member Daniel Dromm)
Post Show talk backs with the cast.
ALL PERFORMANCES ARE FREE. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. CALL 718-793-8080 FOR A RESERVATION
Funding is provided, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Additional Co-Sponsor for performances at Elmhurst Hospital Center: Council Member Daniel Dromm and CUNY School of Law Student Government.