They Could Give No Name: OTR Staged Reading at Chance Theater

This new play will be presented as a reading. Readings are an essential part of the play development process. We are proud to offer this as part of our On The Radar (OTR) New Works Program that aims to support the creation of diverse new stories by emerging U.S. playwrights. Click here to learn more about OTR.ABOUT THE SHOW:In the southern border of Arizona, medical examiner Nellie Ramirez descends into near-madness when her fianc, a border patrol agent, accidentally kills a young immigrant girl. In order to save her future family, Nellie must make a decision that threatens to tear her life apart. Little does she know that soon the desert will come to collect what is due to it. This macabre, magical play takes an unsettling look at the complexities of identity, the cruelty of immigration, and the power behind a name.Please no babes in arms. Run Time: Appr. 1 hr. 35 minutes, no intermission.Patrons will be required to wear masks and show proof of vaccination or negative PCR test from within 72 hours of show prior to entry.