Millennial Notes Lin-Manuel Miranda Celebrates Slice of U.S. Immigrant Life by Rosa Leither Calling Center REP’s production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical “In the Heights” merely “phenomenal” would be an understatement. I arrived with high expectations and left gushing at the star qualities of this incredible cast, set design, and choreography. Under the direction…
Lopez/Lorca Tragedy Unveils Woman Driven Mad by Tradition by Lynne Stevens Mythical in its makeup, “Yerma” is a study in what not to do in your romantic relationships. Melinda Lopez has adapted and translated Federico Garcia Lorca’s 30s Spanish play into a demanding, supernatural dream. It’s a shocking and suspenseful journey. In a slow…
David Henry Hwang Uses Love to Expose Deception in China/U.S. Deals by Patricia L. Morin In his crafty comedy “Chinglish,” David Henry Hwang forces us to face the consequences of rampant cultural misinterpretations. His characters play a game of deception that feels like a British spy comedy set in China. Hwang jumps into the…
W. Fran Astorga’s Comic Vision Inspires with Grace & Eco-Poetry by Barry David Horwitz I have never seen a play like “Exhaustion Arroyo: Dancin’ Trees in the Ravine.” “Arroyo” is a totally original show that offers bi-lingual dialogue in English and Spanish—with no loss of understanding. Playwright W. Fran Astorga takes us along with…