Presented by TowneBank and City of Norfolk, Arts Alliance, VCA and NEA

The Heart Sellers
By Lloyd Suh
Directed by Desdemona Chiang

October 7-18, 2026

Thanksgiving, 1973. In a small apartment somewhere in America, two recent immigrants meet for the first time. Luna from the Philippines and Jane from South Korea have never experienced an American Thanksgiving before, and tonight neither of them wants to spend it alone.

What begins as an awkward visit becomes an evening of laughter, shared memories, and unexpected friendship. As they swap stories about home, marriage, and what it means to start over in a new country, this warm and funny play captures the quiet courage of building a life far from where you began.

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  • Run Time: Approximately 90 minutes

    Audience Recommendation: Ages 15 & up

    Content Advisory: Effects: This production contains theatrical haze and brief flashing lights. Language: Mild profanity is used periodically throughout the show, including “F*ck” and “Sh*t.” There will be comic references to genitalia and pornography. Alcohol/Drug Use: This show includes onstage depictions of drinking and simulated intoxication. Content: This show includes mentions of family members’ deaths, including possible political assassinations; references to incidents of xenophobia. discrimination, and profound loneliness. This play is recommended for high school students and older. If you have further questions about the content of the show, please contact us at education@vastage.org

  • October 7-9 | Preview Performances
    October 7 at 7:30 PM | Military Appreciation/Heroes Night
    October 8 at 7:30 PM | Young Professionals Night
    October 9 at 7:30 PM | Pride Night
    October 10 at 7:30 PM | Opening Night
    October 14 at 7:30 PM | Educators Night
    October 17 at 2:00 PM | Open Caption and Audio-Described Performance
    October 17 at 7:30 PM | Theatre for Everyone Performance and ASL Interpreted Performance
    October 18 at 2 PM | Post-Show Talkback

    *Seating for Audio Description & Open Captioning is provided in the Orchestra Left. Please use promo code “AccessVA” on checkout for proper booking.

    *Seating for ASL is provided in the Orchestra Left side of the House. Please use promo code “ASL” on checkout for proper booking.

  • Directed by DESDEMONA CHIANG †
    Scenic Designer SASHA JIN SCHWARTZ
    Costume Designer CHRISTINE TSCHIRGI § 
    Lighting Designer PORSCHE MCGOVERN § 
    Sound Designer SHARATH PATEL § 
    Assistant Scenic Designer REGAN DENSMORE
    Stage Manager KIM FULLER *
    Assistant Stage Manager ABBIGAIL LAROCQUE *

    † Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Inc., an independent labor union.
    §  Member of United Scenic Artists, local USA-829 of the IATSE
    * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States