09/13/2026
“Grace Period Ten Days” at the Ebong TheatriX Theater Festival
Different stage. Different set. Different city. Different audience.
Yet the story remained deeply familiar.
Performing Grace Period Ten Days at the Ebong TheatriX Theater Festival was a memorable experience. What made it especially meaningful was a conversation after the performance. An audience member came up to me, introduced himself as an employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and shared that he has encountered many stories like this through his work. He spoke about understanding the uncertainty, emotional strain, and difficulties families can go through in such situations.
Moments like this remind us why we tell stories on stage. Theater may begin with a particular family, place, or circumstance—but when the story is human, it can connect with people from very different walks of life.
A different stage and a different setting—but the human story remains universal.
Thank you, Ebong TheatriX Theater Festival, for giving Grace Period Ten Days another stage and another audience to connect with.
