Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Tom with another of her weekly reviews of Baltimore's regional stage. Today she spotlights Rapid Lemon Productions' world premiere of Karen Li's From East, Like the Sun, now on stage at The Strand Theatre in Baltimore.
Directed by Jalice Ortiz-Corral, the play examines the powerful forces that compel immigrants and their children to leave their homes and families in search of a more secure and prosperous life. It follows the lives of two immigrant families (and one 19th century ghost) over two generations, as they search for that elusive goal.
The cast features Daniel Lin as Sammy, Caleb Madison as Ellis, Tevis Tsai as Charlie, M. Eden Walker as Lake, Kay-Megan Washington as Roslin, and Eric Christian Panuela as Chao Yi, “the ghost.”
From East, Like the Sun continues through January 25, 2026, at The Strand Theater, located at 5426 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214. Showtimes and ticket information can be found here.
