Brian Quijada’s Musical Unravels a Latin Life by Patricia L. Morin In class at a young age, Satya Chávez attempts to understand the defiance of Rosa Parks, a Black woman, when she sat down in the white people’s section on a segregated bus. Chávez, as a Brown girl, innocently asks the teacher: “Where did…
Marc Camoletti’s Farce Unwinds a Parisian Don Juan’s Scheme by Patricia L. Morin “Boeing Boeing,” a 1960s jet-set farce, is the world’s most frequently performed French play. It was first staged in English in London in 1964, two years before Benicia Theatre Group opened in the grand Divino Espirito Santo Hall. Now, Benicia has…
Brown & Frew Revive the Tale of Julia Child in France by Patricia L. Morin “To Master the Art” is an enjoyable mix of French history, American intrigue, and humorous cooking lessons. Julia and Paul’s loving marriage endures and inspires us, as their two separate worlds find a place in each other. After WWII,…
Sankoff & Hein’s Music Blends Generosity & Good Will by Patricia L. Morin “Come From Away” engulfs us in an incredible true story following 9/11, when a small community in Gander, Newfoundland, opens their hearts and homes to 7,000 weary airline passengers. After sitting in planes for over 24 hours, the disgruntled “Plane People”…