Past Event
Sunday, March 10, 2019, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Fire in Me
330 Park Boulevard, San Diego, 92101
Cost: Free
“The Fire In Me” is a theatrical exploration of domestic violence in San Diego's Filipino community. In partnership with Asian Story Theater and Access Inc., playwright Thelma Virata de Castro interviewed diverse community members and wrote the play “The Fire in Me” based on these interviews. The interviewees include survivors, immigrants, family members, community leaders, and experts working in the field. Performed by professional actors, the play and following panel invite discussion about the topic of domestic violence in the context of culture, immigration status and gender roles.