Play Reading at Rockhurst University

Rockhurst University’s Center for Arts and Letters has chosen Robert Kinast’s play, Nails, for a staged reading on Wednesday April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in room 115 of Sedgwick Hall. This reading is part of the Center’s Plays-in-Progress program. After the reading, the audience has the opportunity to give feedback to the cast, director, and playwright.

The play concerns Kim and Tran, refugees from the war in Vietnam, who have been operating a nail salon in the U.S. for twenty-five years and now face a double challenge. The rent for their salon space is increasing dramatically and may force them out of business, while their American-born daughter intends to join the Marines rather than go to college for which her parents have worked all her life. Kim and Tran’s real struggles, punctuated by flashbacks of their escape from Vietnam, are juxtaposed throughout the play to a stand-up comedy routine in which the comedian makes fun of Vietnamese technicians who work in nail salons, leaving the audience to decide whether to laugh or object.

Reservations are not necessary and there is no admission charge for this event, although donations are accepted. If you need directions or campus location, you may call the Center at 816-501-4607.

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