On February 19th, join The Promise Society (TPS) and Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) for Arts Patron Appreciation Night, featuring a special exclusive showcase of Nandita Shenoy’s new Off-Broadway Play “Washer/Dryer,” directed by Benjamin Kamine and produced by the award winning Ma-Yi theater company. The performance will be followed by a moderated Talkback session with star, Johnny Wu and the cast. Each attendee for this show will also receive a signed show poster by the cast. VIP ticket holders (Lantern Package and Patrons of the Arts Package) will have access to premium seating and an intimate Meet & Greet reception with the cast after the show, as well as an annual MOCA membership. The February 19th showing is a private event open only to TPS and MOCA attendees. Net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to support MOCA’s programs and services to help to maintain the wide array of exhibitions, educational and public programs, and community initiatives that allow MOCA to fulfill its important mission.

ABOUT THE PLAY

Love. Lies. Laundry.

Washer/Dryer is a hilarious new farce that examines the pressures of modern-day marriage against the backdrop of New York City. Sonya and Michael’s recent elopement in Vegas seemed like a dream come true for both of them until they try living together in Sonya’s Manhattan studio apartment. As they discover that they haven’t been entirely honest with each other or themselves, their secrets come home to roost along with an intrusive mother, the co-op’s strict Board president, a harsh best friend, and a fabulous washer-dryer. Mayhem ensues as the couple is forced to re-evaluate their relationship and decide whether all really is fair in love and real estate.

ABOUT MA-Yi THEATER

Ma-Yi Mission: Founded in 1989, Ma-Yi Theater Company is a Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Off-Broadway theater company whose primary mission is to develop and produce new and innovative plays by Asian American writers. Since its founding, Ma-Yi has distinguished itself as one of the country’s leading incubators of new work shaping the national discourse about what it means to be Asian American today.

ABOUT MOCA

The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, heritage, culture and diverse experiences of people of Chinese descent in the United States. The Museum promotes dialogue and understanding among people of all cultural backgrounds, bringing 160 years of Chinese American history to vivid life through its innovative exhibitions, educational and cultural programs.

* Seats will be assigned on a first come first serve basis and instructions for ticket pick-up will be sent to attendees prior to the event *

Transfer Policy: Please e-mail ticket attendee transfer request to hello@thepromisesociety.com within 48 hours of the event date. E-mail delivery of request must match e-mail of ticket registration to be honored.

Refund Policy: Subject to the cancellation policy, all ticket sales and all sales at the Event are final and refunds will not be issued.