"no foreigners beyond this point" had its world premiere at center stage in baltimore, maryland in november 2002, directed by tim vasen. the play opened off-broadway, produced by the ma-yi theater company at the culture project 45 bleecker theatre, on september 17, 1995 in previews. directed by loy arcenas, the cast included laura kai chen, ron domingo, wai ching ho, francis jue, karen tsen lee, abby royle, ean sheehy and henry yuk. the play was inspired by leight's experiences teaching english in guangdong (canton), china. he received a nomination for the 2006 drama desk award, play, for the off-broadway production.