Millennial Notes Mary Kathryn Nagle Exposes Native History vs. Wall Street by Tanvi Agrawal Mary Kathryn Nagle’s “Manahatta” at the New York Public Theater depicts a tragic, reverse homecoming. Jane, a modern day descendant of the Lenape people, leaves her home in Oklahoma for a fancy job on Wall Street. When she tries to…
Millennial Notes Cotter, Reddy, Rivas Pay Tribute to Student Ordeals by Tanvi Agrawal “Curly Fries: A Working Title” presents six ‘webisodes’ that explode onto the screen with a dynamic opening sequence. Unforgettable snapshots of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor street graffiti, Black Lives Matter protests, and a photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg blend together…
Millennial Notes Craig & Malloy’s Songplay Pits Peasants vs. Patricians by Tanvi Agrawal Shotgun Players’ original 2011 production “Beardo” takes us on a musical trip—an indie rock opera, called a Songplay. I would have loved to see this genre-bending musical live, but the digital version is a joy. Dissonant songs sustain electric energy, as…
Millennial Notes Tina Landau Dives Deep for Fresh Take on Beloved Cartoon by Tanvi Agrawal You don’t need to be a child or a “SpongeBob” fan to enjoy the wonder and excitement of this cartoon classic in a big musical world. Millennials, nostalgic for SpongeBob’s innocent hilarity, will find exuberant, talented Lorenzo Pugliese as…