Co-organized by The Literacy Network (LitNet), this reading and conversation features Isaiah Stavchansky, editor of What This Place Makes Me: Contemporary Plays on Immigration (Restless Books, 2025), in dialogue with featured playwright Charlie Oh. Together, they will explore the vital role of theater in showcasing immigrant experiences and their influence on shaping the United States. Highlighting the anthology’s diverse perspectives, the discussion will examine the unique challenges various communities face in the process of assimilation, while uncovering shared themes in the quest to become American. Through these plays, we see powerful manifestations of struggle, perseverance, and resourcefulness, especially in relation …