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SUMMARY:KRISTINA WONG\, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD
DESCRIPTION:\nAs the dark cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic descended\, creati
 vity bloomed in the unlikeliest of places – Kristina Wong's living room.
  With nothing but a Hello Kitty sewing machine and a resourceful spirit\, 
 Kristina embarked on a mission on day three: crafting masks from whatever 
 materials she could find – repurposed bedsheets\, even bra straps. This 
 seemingly small act of defiance against a global crisis ignited a movement
 .\nThe Auntie Sewing Squad\, a name both endearing and slightly subversive
 \, was born. This wasn't your typical sweatshop. Operating remotely from t
 heir homes\, hundreds of volunteers – from wide-eyed children to seasone
 d seamstresses\, even Kristina's own mother – joined the cause. Their mi
 ssion? To do nothing less than mend the gaping hole in the U.S. public hea
 lthcare system\, all while the world remained under lockdown.\nFuelled by 
 a potent mix of frustration\, ingenuity\, and a healthy dose of humor\, th
 e Auntie Sewing Squad became a potent symbol of feminist care. In the face
  of a failing system\, they created a space of mutual support and producti
 vity. Was it a utopia built on care and resourcefulness\, or a doomsday cu
 lt united by a shared enemy – a lack of masks?\nKristina Wong\, the mast
 ermind (or perhaps cult leader\, depending on your perspective) behind thi
 s operation\, takes you on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey in th
 is Pulitzer Prize finalist play. Through her unique lens\, you'll witness 
 the birth and growth of the Auntie Sewing Squad\, grappling with the compl
 exities of their mission. Was it a rebellion against a broken system\, or 
 a desperate attempt to hold it together with thread and determination?\nTh
 e play doesn't provide easy answers. Instead\, it invites the audience to 
 participate in the exploration. Prepare to laugh\, to question\, and to be
  deeply moved by the dedication and resilience of the Auntie Sewing Squad.
  Their story\, both absurd and inspiring\, offers a powerful testament to 
 the human spirit's ability to rise above even the most daunting challenges
 .\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Arts & Performances,Wellness Events
LOCATION:American Conservatory Theater Strand Theater\, 1127 Market St\, Sa
 n Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
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