To Dream About Wings, a new play by Princeton senior Steph Chen, follows two teenagers: Anna, who dreams of stability and a love that lasts forever, and Leo, who is destined to fly. After a fateful meeting at church, Anna becomes swept up in Leo’s ambition. But as his flying machine—his ornithopter—starts becoming a reality, she is faced with the fact that he must leave her.
This story is filled with dreams of many forms: from dreams of flight, America and happiness, to the haunting of loss. To Dream About Wings explores family dynamics in Asian-American and immigrant households, how we live with grief both individually and together, and whether religion can do anything about the predicament of loss. Directed by senior Wasif Sami.
Content Advisory: This production contains depictions of falling from heights, discussions of death and mourning, and brief allusions to suicidal ideation.
Tickets & Details
Performances are free and open to the public; advance tickets required.
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Accessibility
The Wallace Theater is an accessible venue with an assistive listening system. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information about our various locations. Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.