The Dalai Lama Is Not Welcome Here by Elaine Romero

“A drama that chronicles the tragic and complicated interconnection between a Chinese family scrambling in the new economy and the American family who lost their only child because of a defective Chinese toy.”
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The Dalai Lama Is Not Welcome Here

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    29 Mar. 2021
    “ A powerful portrait of the bias that blinds us and the grief that cuts apart our sense of shared humanity. Well done. ”

Kate Miller (28) Married to Peter. Their three-year-old son died recently, choking on a defective Chinese toy. Sometimes Kate breaks into an internal dialogue as if she is hypnotizing herself.

Peter Miller (late 20’s) An ambitious businessman from a well-to-do family. Wants to make his mark on the world.

Ursula (40’s) A German fashion designer who lives in Shanghai and speaks Chinese. She lived in the United States for many years. She is on a serious spiritual path.

Mr. Hsu (40’s or 50’s) Chinese toy manufacturer. A widower. A family man. Has integrity.

Ping-Ping Hsu (17) His daughter. Loves her father more than the earth.

Ensemble actor (male, 20’s) Plays various Chinese characters.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Bridge Initiative - RomeroFest (Virtual)
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    2021
  • Commission
    ,
    Interact Theatre Company (20/20 Commission)
  • Reading
    ,
    Lark New Play Development Center
  • Workshop
    ,
    Playwrights Center