Written and performed by Rodolfo Avarado
Directed by William Doll

Undesirable Secrets tells the extraordinary true story of Anthony C. Acevedo—a WWII medic, former POW, and the first Mexican American registered as a Holocaust survivor. Anthony was born, raised, and lived in California his entire life, yet his story remains widely unknown. Captured during the Battle of the Bulge, he was one of 350 American soldiers—many of them Jewish—sent to Berga, a Nazi slave labor camp. For 63 years, he kept the experience a secret under orders from the U.S. Army. In the final years of his life, he broke his silence.

Cast:
Rodolfo Alvarado

Bio's

Rodolfo Alvarado (Playwright & Performer):
Rodolfo Alvarado is a playwright, poet, and scholar whose work spans stage, film, and print. His solo play "Undesirable Secrets" was developed in collaboration with the Anthony Acevedo Educational Foundation and has been presented to standing ovations across the country. Alvarado is the recipient of the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award and has been recognized for his contributions to Latino storytelling and socially impactful theatre. He holds an MFA in Playwriting and a PhD in Fine Arts, and his new poetry collection, Brown Son of Lorca, debuted with a reading in NYC in June 2025.

William Doll (Director):
William M. Doll is an award-winning director, script consultant, and educator with a career spanning over four decades. He has directed more than 100 productions across the United States and has a long history of developing theatrical works. A passionate advocate for socially conscious theatre, Doll brings a powerful blend of emotional insight and structural precision to "Undesirable Secrets."

Eduardo García Rascón (Composer):
Eduardo García Rascón is a Mexican composer known for his emotionally evocative work in both classical and contemporary contexts. His original composition for “Undesirable Secrets” subtly underscores the production, enhancing its emotional resonance while honoring the historical depth of the piece.