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Mother of Exiles follows the Loi family’s journey through America across 200 years – as they are ushered along by the spirits of their ancestors. In 1898, a pregnant Eddie Loi faces deportation. In 1998, her grandson Braulio decides who stays and who goes. In 2098, their descendants sail toward a new country, fleeing climate crisis.
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Join us before and after the performance for a happy hour and get to know our community partners. Schedule is subject to change. Thursday, July 23, 2026 starting at 6:30PM. More about this event.
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Eddie Loi
Guard/Mick/Henry
Tata/Claudia López
Missionary/Kate López-Loi
Midwife/Sofía/Mimi López-Loi
Modesto/Braulio Loi
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My wife and I are involved in other new work readings and, from my perspective, this is one of the best scripts and productions we have had the pleasure to discover. I believe the story was compelling and that the characters were all distinct and extremely well performed by this talented cast. They each presented a relevant and important story with heart and appropriate emotion.
