From East, Like the Sun - a world premiere play by Karen Li

Name: From East, Like the Sun - a world premiere play by Karen Li
Start: 2026-01-09T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-09T22:00:00-05:00
Location: 5426 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, United States

Schedule

Fri Jan 09 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

5426 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, United States | Baltimore, MD

How can we break the cycle that compels immigrants and their children to leave homes and families in search of security? FROM EAST, LIKE THE SUN follows two generations in two families (and one 19th century ghost) searching for the mother lode - whether it’s gold, or a stable way of life.
Playwright Karen Li, previously produced by Rapid Lemon as part of Variations on Change in 2022, is a Baltimore-based multidisciplinary artist whose other plays have been produced by Strand Theater, Theaterlab, and La Jolla Playhouse. Jalice Ortiz-Corral (Honey Bee Baby, Variations on Courage, Variations on The End) directs.
The cast features Daniel Lin, Caleb Madison, Eric Christian Panuela, Tevis Tsai, M. Eden Walker, and Kay-Megan Washington. Assistant Director Janis Beltran also serves as stage manager. Intimacy and combat direction are by Mel Gabel. Scenic design is by Steve Sawicki. Lighting design is by Martin Sundiata. Rowan Gardner is the costume designer, and producer Max Garner provides sound design.
Performed live on stage at Strand Theater, 5426 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214. Tickets are general admission, $25. A special discounted "Industry Night" performance is just $15, on Monday, January 12. We'll have a talkback with the playwright following the performance on Friday, January 23, and a special "Masked Matinee" on January 18th - audience members will be required to wear masks for that performance.
Rapid Lemon Productions uses paperless ticketing -- patrons' names will be at will call on the date of the performance.
Tickets are non-refundable, but can be exchanged (availability permitting).