The World is Not Silent
MARCH 22 – APRIL 14, 2024
WORLD PREMIERE
BY DON X. NGUYEN
DIRECTED BY MARYA MAZOR
NEUHAUS THEATRE
This moving story explores the relationship between a son, Don, and his estranged father as they try to reconnect in the wake of his father’s recent hearing loss. Don learns that the key to communication and connection is speaking from the heart as the play explores how language, at the same time, divides and unites us. This play was part of Alley All New Festival in 2022.
In The Press
Review: Alley Theatre’s Vietnamese-themed ‘World Is Not Silent’ has a lot to say (paywall)
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
RUN TIME
The World Is Not Silent is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes long, with no intermission.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE*
To best see the interpreter, we recommend sitting in the following seats:
South Section, Rows C-F, Seats 1-6
POST-SHOW ALLEY CHATS
Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff on:
Wednesday, April 3, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 PM
Thursday, April 11, 7:30 PM
CONTENT ADVISORY
The World is Not Silent contains some Language and a harrowing account of a family’s evacuation during the fall of Saigon. Flashing Lights and Haze will be used during the performance. To learn more about the content of this show, please visit our content advisory page.
FURTHER READING
Want to learn more about what goes into this Alley Theatre production? Check out The Back Alley, Alley Theatre’s blog!
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading.
PRE-SHOW ALLEY CHAT
Join us for a pre-show Alley Chat and get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process:
Sunday, March 24, 2:00 PM
CAPTIONED* and AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Sunday, March 31, 2:00 PM
Assisted Listening Devices are also available at every performance.
To best see the captioning screen, we recommend the following seats:
West Section, Rows E-D
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