THREE LIVES
Written, directed, and performed by Alex Xander Luu

In this raw, funny, and deeply moving solo performance, acclaimed artist Alex Xander Luu traces his family’s escape from war-torn Saigon in 1975 and their search for identity and belonging in America. Through the intersecting perspectives of father, son, and grandson, Three Lives journeys across continents and generations, confronting the immigrant struggle with humor, heart, and unflinching honesty.

Luu — hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “a compelling voice in solo theatre” — brings to life a vivid tapestry of memory and resilience, from the chaos of the fall of Saigon to the challenges of assimilation in a new homeland. His storytelling fuses physicality, spoken word, and sharp observation to reveal how the promises and myths of the American Dream collide with lived experience.

After touring nationally for more than two decades, Three Lives comes to Sierra Madre Playhouse at a time when its themes of displacement, cultural identity, and the enduring bonds of family feel more urgent than ever.