The Lady Bird of Saint John

The Lady Bird of Saint John brings together Rosa and Verónica, two sisters who migrated to the United States following very different paths. One arrived with documents. The other crossed the border without them.

After years apart, they reunite in Verónica’s apartment in downtown Chicago. What begins as a long-awaited reunion slowly reveals the weight of their shared past: family expectations, sacrifice, resentment, love, and the complicated choices people make in search of a better life.

As the night unfolds, the sisters confront painful truths about immigration, class, and the meaning of family. Hidden secrets surface, memories clash, and the fragile bond between them is pushed to its breaking point. Their conversation becomes a reflection of a larger reality affecting thousands of families across borders.

Inspired by the political climate surrounding immigration policies in the United States, The Lady Bird of Saint John is an intimate story about separation, survival, and the consequences of systems that divide families.

TRIGGER WARNING: This play contains strong language and themes of immigration trauma, family conflict, violence, and references to the detention of migrant children. Viewer discretion is advised.

Location: Dupont Underground: 19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, DC 20036

Language: The Lady Bird of Saint John will be performed in English.

Performances:
Monday, April 6 — 7:30 PM*
Tuesday, April 7 — 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 8 — 8:30 PM
Thursday, April 9 — 7:30 PM
Friday, April 10 — 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 11 — 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 12 — 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM

*Opening Night will be recorded for a documentary.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance.

Creative Team:

Playwright & Director
Víctor Salinas

Cast
Cristina Sánchez
Ixchel

Creative Director & Producer
Gabriel de la Cruz Soler

Marketing & Audience Engagement
Diana Jiménez Trejo

Graphic Designer
Isabel Canino

Lightning Designer
Alana Isaac

About La Pluma Theatre

La Pluma Theatre is a Washington, DC–based theatre company dedicated to telling stories that spark dialogue, build connection, and inspire collective action. Through socially engaged productions, La Pluma Theatre amplifies voices often missing from mainstream stages, creating intimate theatrical experiences that connect art with urgent social issues.