The play “Sanctuary City” will open the NMSU Theatre Arts and American Southwest Theatre Company’s 2025-2026 season on Friday. Scott Brocato spoke with the play’s director, Larissa Lury; and actress Emily Glover, who plays one of “Sanctuary City’s” two lead roles, about the play and what audiences can expect. The play also stars Edward Levya and Jared Long.

Scott Brocato:

Larissa Lury, tell us what Sanctuary City is about.

Larissa Lury:

Sanctuary City is about a friendship between two young adults who have grown up together. And when they turn 17, their lives split in different directions, when one of them becomes naturalized and the other one continues to live undocumented. And we see the way that impacts their relationships and also their life goals and what they dream of accomplishi

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