Still More Theater Saturday - What Became of Us

We received complimentary tickets to What Became of Us for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: What Became of Us

Where: NBPAC

             11 Livingston Ave.

             New Brunswick, NJ 

Who: Recommended for Ages 10 and Up

When: Through April 5, 2026

What Became of Us is a story about the experiences that shape us and how two people who grew up in the same household can have very different experiences both growing up and later in life. Sometimes, these things bring us together; sometimes they tear us apart. 

This is what happens to Q and Z. Q was born in the old country; Z was born here. As a result, this adds to their misunderstanding of each other, and they go years without communicating. Ultimately, though, the bonds of family are strong.  

The story is mostly told in alternating monologues. Thus, while it is interesting, sometimes it feels like there is too much telling and not enough showing. The performances are outstanding, however, especially considering the actors spent most of the show not really interacting with each other. The role of the sister Q is played by Christine Toy Johnson. The role of brother Z is played by Francis Jue. The pair also gets to show off their excellent skills playing the same characters at different ages as the play spans several decades.

The characters are not given specific first names. This makes the show gender friendly as it could just as easily be about two brothers or two sisters instead of a brother and sister, as in this production. The country they immigrated from is never explicitly mentioned either, nor are any specific details provided about it. Thus, the siblings could come from anywhere. This makes the show more universally relatable as it does not have to be tied to any specific immigrant background.

And that's our view. For more about What Became of Us or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.georgestreetplayhouse.org/events/detail/what-became-of-us

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Photo credits:

All What Became of Us production photos by T. Charles Erickson

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