Mother of Exiles at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Berkeley Rep will then present the world premiere of Jessica Huang’s MOTHER OF EXILES (November 14– December 21, 2025). In 1898, on Angel Island, a pregnant Eddie Loi faces deportation amid America's tightening immigration laws. A century later, her grandson Braulio, through his role in the Miami border patrol, inadvertently conjures her spirit-unleashing a witty, opinionated ancestor. By 2063, their descendants, beset by climate catastrophe, embark on a perilous oceanic journey seeking sanctuary. From detention to diaspora, Mother of Exiles follows a single family's century-and-a-half odyssey—tracing their flight, fight, and the futures they dare imagine. Jessica Huang's multigenerational triptych blends historical drama with supernatural encounters, weaving moments of surprising humor into a powerful portrait of belonging and resilience. Performances of MOTHER OF EXILES will take place at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre.