Present Appearances & Performances
New York Premire: Undesirable Secrets at Dream Up Festival
Theatre for a New City
August 24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 2025
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Undesirable Secrets will make its New York City debut at Theatre for the New City as part of the acclaimed Dream Up Festival. This powerful solo play tells the true story of Anthony Acevedo, a Mexican American WWII medic and Holocaust survivor.

​Staged in the theatre's Cabaret Theatre, this limited run offers NYC audiences a rare chance to witness a story long buried, now brought to life with urgency, depth, and emotional force.
Location:
155 First Ave, NYC
(between 9th & 10th Streets)
Detroit, Michigan Premire: Solo Performance Festival
Matrix Theatre Company
September 20, 2025

Special Performance​
I’m honored to share that Undesirable Secrets will have its Detroit premiere at the Matrix Theatre Company as part of their 2025 Solo Performance Festival. This special performance is free and open to the public, and I would be truly grateful for your presence and support.
Written and performed by me, and directed by William Doll, this solo play tells the true story of Anthony Acevedo, a Mexican American WWII medic and Holocaust survivor who was one of 350 American GIs secretly sent to the Nazi slave labor camp at Berga. His story—and the stories of the other Forgotten Soldiers of Berga—deserve to be heard.
Location:
2730 Bagley St,
Detroit, MI 48216
Featured Author: Hispanic Heritage Month with Oakland County ISD
September 23, 2025 | Online Event
I'm honored to be the Featured Author for Oakland County Intermediate School District's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on September 23, 2025. This event offers a meaningful opportunity to engage with students and educators, sharing insights into my journey as a writer and the experiences that have shaped my work.

During our time together, I'll discuss the inspirations behind my books, including Brown Son of Lorca and Undesirable Secrets, and reflect on the cultural narratives that influence my storytelling. We'll explore themes of identity, heritage, and the power of voice in literature.

This event is part of Oakland County ISD's commitment to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to our nation's history and culture. Their series of events aims to educate and inspire, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation within the community.
Hometown Premiere: Undesirable Secrets at Ypsilanti, Michigan
​September 27, 2025 | Riverside Arts Center
New York Fundraiser
​8:00 PM
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Undesirable Secrets comes home. This special hometown premiere is both a heartfelt thank you to the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor communities for their ongoing support and a celebration of the journey that began right here. It’s also a vital fundraiser to help cover costs associated with bringing the show to Off-Broadway in New York City this fall. Join us for an unforgettable evening of story, memory, and resilience—rooted in home, and headed for the world stage.
 Location:
Riverside Arts Center
76 N Huron St,
Ypsilanti, MI
Chicago Premiere: Undesirable Secrets at Solo Sunday
October 5, 2025 |  Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
6:00 PM
Presented by Scott Whitehair

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Undesirable Secrets will make its Chicago debut at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro as part of the acclaimed Solo Sunday series, produced by Scott Whitehair. With original pre- & post-show music composed exclusively by Chicago’s own Spencer Ball. This performance brings Anthony Acevedo’s powerful story to life for an unforgettable evening of solo theatre.
 Location:
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N. Lincoln Avenue 
Chicago, IL
Exclusive Return Engagement: Undesirable Secrets at Frisco Lakes Community
​Ocotber 11, 2025  |  Frisco, Texas
Presented by The Village of Frisco Lakes
Undesirable Secrets returns to Frisco Lakes for a special encore performance—an exclusive event for community members and their guests. It’s a heartfelt thank you to the place where it all began. Frisco Lakes was the very first community to host the premiere of the solo show, and this return engagement is a way of honoring that support and continuing the journey together. Special thanks to Ethan Salazar, Dana and Howard Hall, Ramona Logan, Bill and Carala Doll, members of the Mosaic Cultural Group, and the various Veteran and Jewish Organizations who have supported this show.
Off-Broadway Debut: Undesirable Secrets at United Solo
​November 1, 2025 | Theatre Row, New York City
2:00 PM
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This fall, I’ll be taking the stage Off-Broadway in the world premiere of my one-man play Undesirable Secrets, presented as part of the acclaimed United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City. The performance will take place November 1, 2025, at the legendary Theatre Row.
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This moment marks not just a milestone in my career—but a moment of truth for a story that has been buried too long.

Undesirable Secrets is based on the harrowing yet inspiring true story of Anthony C. Acevedo, a Mexican American WWII medic who became the first registered Mexican American Holocaust survivor. Held prisoner at Berga an der Elster, a Nazi slave labor camp, Anthony carried unspeakable trauma—and chose silence, until years later, he finally spoke up. This is a story about survival, shame, resilience, and the cost of keeping secrets for too long.
 Location:
Theatre Row
410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
(Located in the heart of NYC’s Theatre District)

Presented by:
United Solo – the world’s largest solo theatre festival
Come witness a story that demands to be heard. One performance. One voice. One night only.
Past Appearances & Performances
Honoring Lorca in New York: A Night of Poetry, Memory & Voice
June 9, 2025 | La Nacional, New York City
​6:00 PM
On June 9, I had the honor of taking part in a very special evening in New York City celebrating the life, work, and enduring legacy of Federico García Lorca, hosted by Danisarte at La Nacional—a cultural institution in the heart of Manhattan dedicated to Spanish and Latin American art, literature, and performance.
Danisarte, founded by the acclaimed actress Alicia Kaplan, is a nonprofit organization known for its dedication to producing socially relevant, multilingual theater and elevating underrepresented voices. Alicia’s passion for the stage and for nurturing cultural memory through performance made this night possible—and I was deeply honored to be part of it.
During the event, I read three poems and performed a short theatrical piece from my new book, Brown Son of Lorca, which officially launched that day. It was a full-circle moment—sharing this work inspired by Lorca on a stage that embodies everything he stood for: truth, courage, and the beauty of language.
Location:
La Nacional – Spanish Benevolent Society
239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

Presented by: Danisarte, under the artistic direction of Alicia Kaplan​