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HIRAM DELGADO
JONGHOON HAN
THE MODEL AMERICAN
by JASON KIM
directed by DANNY SHARRON
JUN 28–JUL 9
NIKOS STAGE  $58
LAILA ROBINS
MICAH STOCK
WORLD PREMIERE
In 2017, what does it take for an immigrant to achieve the American Dream?
With humor and humanity, playwright Jason Kim (HBO’s “Girls”) explores this
question in his timely world premiere play directed by Danny Sharron. Young,
Latino, gay, and unapologetically ambitious, Gabriel (Hiram Delgado) arrives
in New York seeking work, friendship, love, and mentorship. But, before he
can move forward, he must honestly determine if he is running toward success
or away from what he left behind. Developed at WTF under the auspices of
the Bill Foeller Fellowship Program in 2016, The Model American asks: what
is the price we are willing to pay for a new life?
See calendar on pages 17–20 for specific show dates and times
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