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THE HEART SELLERS

Oct 3-19, 2025 | Times Vary | Austin Playhouse

The Story: It’s Thanksgiving 1973 when Asian immigrants Luna and Jane meet by chance in a supermarket. Back at Luna’s apartment, they discover they have much in common: medical-resident husbands, a love of disco dancing, and a shared sense of homesickness. Over wine and a valiant attempt at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, they bond over stories from home and dreams of making it in America.

The Scoop: Named by The New York Times as a play to see this fall, The Heart Sellers is a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply human story. Audiences will be drawn in by the warmth and wit of Luna and Jane as they navigate loneliness, identity, and laughter - and build a friendship that transcends cultural barriers. In this intimate 80-minute two-hander, their experience speaks to anyone who’s ever felt out of place, missed home, or tried to find steady ground in uncertain times.

The History: On October 3, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Hart-Celler Act into law, abolishing a quota system that had severely limited immigration from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This pivotal legislation reshaped the face of America and opened doors for families, futures, and new definitions of what it means to belong. The Heart Sellers opens on the 60th anniversary of this transformative law.

Recommended for ages 13 and up for minimal adult language and mature themes.

WHEN: October 3–19, 2025 | Thurs – Sat at 8:00 p.m. | Sun at 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Austin Playhouse West Campus | 405 West 22nd | Austin TX 78705

INFO/TICKETS: All tickets are Pick-Your-Price starting at $25. 

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Event Details

• Date: October 3-19, 2025
• Time: Thurs-Sat at 8:00 p.m. | Sun at 5:00 p.m.
• Venue: Austin Playhouse West Campus
• Website: https://austinplayhouse.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200499516

Ticket Information

• Cost: $25.00

Presenter Details

• Name: Austin Playhouse

Austin Playhouse is a professional theatre in its 26th season. Currently under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Lara Toner Haddock, and Associate Artistic Directors Ben Wolfe and Sarah Fleming Walker, Austin Playhouse has grown from a three-play season on the campus of Concordia University, to a year-round operation producing a subscription season, theatre for youth productions, and a new play festival. Austin Playhouse plans to build a permanent home for the veteran theatre troupe and all of Austin’s artistic community.

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