Luis Alfaro’s Epic Speeds from Aztec Splendor to U.S. Sacrifice by Robert M. Gardner “Aztlán” covers centuries of Aztec and Mexican stories, spanning thousands of miles from ancient Aztlán and the temple of Teotihuacan to Tulare in California. The time travel between kingdoms in Mexico and the Central Valley becomes a whirlwind which boggle…
Millennial Notes Shakina’s Lyrics Evoke Memories for ‘Disciples of James Dean’ by Isa S. Chu At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, “Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean,” has been reimagined as a musical. In a 50s Five-and-Dime store in McCarthy, Texas, the dusty aisles become a stage for women’s memories and…
Lauren Groff Inspires in Superb ‘Word for Word’ Treasure by Mary F. Burns Who hasn’t wanted to run away and not even tell anyone where you’re going? In Lauren Groff’s “Annunciation,” a young woman, played by the extraordinary Rosie Hallett, recounts her “escape year” after college graduation. Leaving the East Coast, she climbs into…
Shakespeare Re-Imagined in Dance, Design, & Whimsy by Isa S. Chu We settle into our seats as the sun dips in the west and a breeze rolls in from the Pacific with a hint of chill. Designer Nina Ball’s beautiful fantasy towers cast a magical glow over the outdoor amphitheater—with whimsical curlicues and calla…