On Arriving at the Refugee Processing Center, UNHCR

When a Syrian refugee arrives for processing, she explains what she most regrets leaving behind.
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On Arriving at the Refugee Processing Center, UNHCR

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  • Susan Middaugh:
    31 Mar. 2024
    Even helpers from the UN cannot be on the same wavelength as those who have lost everything in war. "If you can find hot water," is a memorable line. So is "They ask questions that are not polite." Intrusive questions? Yes. What's most helpful are the practical questions that offer something tangible in return. What do you need? Slippers? Diapers? What this young woman has lost -- I assume -- is her child.
  • Beth Blatt:
    11 Dec. 2018
    Short but powerful. Gives a real sense of how unfeeling people who want to "help" can be. Changes how I will behave going forward.
  • Ricardo Soltero-Brown:
    5 Mar. 2017
    Daring and vulnerable for the actor. Heartbreaking and sobering for the rest of us. Perfect for any number of audience.

Production History

  • Fringe
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    The Space One Festival, London
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    2017
  • Fringe
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    Untold Stories SLAM King's Cross London
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    2017