Little Branch

That’s a wrap on Sanctuary City! 🎉

Over 200 people joined us across two weekends. Thank you to everyone who showed up - on stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience. Grateful for your support.

We are incredibly proud we got to share this important story with you all.

Photos by the Incredible Chaz Gentry

Sanctuary City has wrapped. Thank you to everyone who joined us over the past two weekends.

The play takes place in the early 2000s, but the fight continues.

This is why theater matters.

Feature | The Loneliness of Immigrant Theatermakers Being in the news is not the same as being seen

We are back this Thursday for our Final weekend of Sanctuary City! Four Performances left!

May 14,15,16 at 7:30pm
May 17 at 2:00pm

Tickets at littlebranchtheater.org (or direct link in bio)

Opening night is in the books! Thank you to everyone that made the opening night of our second production a special one.

Six performances left! Starting with tonight at 7:30pm. Come be part of what we are building.

5 Acts with Amela Karadža and Jovani Zambrano Welcome to the "Five Acts with..." series, featuring artists, performers, musicians, and more from around the Treasure Valley. In this series, Arts Boise presented artists with five questions (or, in this case, Acts) and below, the answers, in their own words.In this round, Amela Karadža and Jovani...

Amela Karadža as Director (and Set Designer) for Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok

Amela feels a profound connection to Sanctuary City and is grateful for the opportunity to tell this story alongside such a talented company. Her deepest gratitude to her immigrant parents, whose tireless hard work and resilience paved the way for her to live out her dreams. She also thanks her husband—her best friend and creative partner—for his unwavering support and for being the world’s best cat dad.

Sanctuary City May 7th-17th
Tickets at www.littlebranchtheater.org (or direct link in bio)

Natalia Vasquez as Understudy for G in Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok

Natalia’s life and art are deeply shaped by her immigrant parent’s sacrifice in pursuit of a better life. Her mom’s resilience and her dad’s late memory remain the steady force that guides her through life and through her artistic endeavors.

Sanctuary City May 7th-17th
Tickets at www.littlebranchtheater.org (or direct link in bio)

Jovani as B in Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok.

Jovani is beyond excited to be part of this story, one Little Branch has wanted to tell for some time. He is grateful to be working alongside such talented and creative people who have been welcoming, supportive, and continue to push him to be better.
Most importantly, this story has brought him closer to his own immigrant background. Jovani would not be here if not for those who carried the desire and ambition for a better life. The fight for survival. He is inspired to continue embracing that history and to dig deeper into where he comes from.
It is a scary time when people have to hesitate before announcing where they come from, what has shaped who they are. Thank you to the immigrants who paved a path forward for those who came after them.
And of course, Jovani thanks his wife, his partner, his friend for her passion, her creativity, and for leading all of this.

Sanctuary City May 7th-17th
Tickets at littlebranchtheater.org (or direct link in bio)

Evencio Bahena as Henry for Sanctuary City by Martyna Majok.

Evencio is so excited to be performing with Little Branch Theatre for the very first time! He has had the privilege of being part of the Boise performing arts community for over ten years, and every production continues to remind him why he loves this craft. Getting to work alongside such a genuinely creative and collaborative team on Sanctuary City has been an absolute gift, and he feels truly honored to be part of a story that speaks so deeply and feels is relative to today’s world.

Evencio would like to give a special thank you to his husband, Ty — his constant support and encouragement mean more than words can say. Thank you for always being in his corner.

Sanctuary City May 7th-17th
Tickets at littlebranchtheater.org (or direct link in bio) 🎟️