I love living in the LA/South Bay & being so close to LA for all it offers, like the weather, the beach, great restaurants, people & theater! Jim & I ventured out of the South Bay to downtown LA last Saturday night to see a play called FABRIC. It is based on a true story of Thai human-trafficking incident in 1995 in El Monte, CA, where law enforcement officials found 72 Thai nationals confined in an apartment complex ringed with barbed wire. They were lured to America with promises of achieving the American dream. Instead they found themselves engulfed in the harsh reality of the garment industry. They were forced to work from 7a.m. to midnight, 7 days/week. Get your tickets before they sell out, it is a small theater!
Here is more information & a You Tube clip. We got there early and parked at the Alexandria Hotel (where the play is on the 3rd floor), then we walked to the Urban Noodle for a quick bite (DELICIOUS noodles!), then back to the hotel for the play.
We are still talking about FABRIC, and how good it was. A surprise as the cast was taking their bows, they announed that Rotchana Chenchujit herself (one of the main characters), was sitting in the audience. She took a bow and everyone went to shake her hand as they walked out. She was teary-eyed, I think overwhelmed that people actually care about the story. No one should have to be treated that way, and these Thai workers are courageous and inspirational.
How did I hear about it? My sister (the writer) has a friend named Joon Lee who has plays in 2 sessions. Since Jim & I have been to Thailand and LOVED it, we were drawn to see the play. If you go see it, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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