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“Oedipus El Rey”—A California Twist to Greek Tragedy, at Magic Theatre, S.F.

“Oedipus El Rey”—A California Twist to Greek Tragedy, at Magic Theatre, S.F.

June 23, 2019 Lucas Hernandez

Millennial Notes Luis Alfaro Recasts Latinx Curse & Legacy   by Lucas Jose Hernandez We hear the slamming of a prison door, as lights go up on Luis Alfaro’s ‘“Oedipus El Rey,” a play that makes us think about how little control we have over our lives in the U.S.—especially if you’re Latinx. Using…

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