Millennial Notes Ricardo Pérez González Shatters Narratives of Healing by Evelyn Arevalo The world premiere of “Don’t Eat the Mangos” by Ricardo Pérez González takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions. During a hurricane in Puerto Rico, three spirited sisters confront the harsh reality of their dying parents, face hidden agendas, and fight poisonous…
Millennial Notes Sedef Ecer Depicts Social Outcasts in Urban Slum by Jordan Freed Turkish playwright Sedef Ecer and translator Evren Odcikin bring us a fascinating story, shedding light on Istanbul’s continuing conflict over urban refugees. “On the Periphery” is exactly the kind of theater we want to see, giving voices to people and struggles…
Millennial Notes Rogelio Martinez Celebrates Rock n’ Roll in Eastern Bloc by Daniel Milutin In “Born in East Berlin,” Soviet negotiators insist: “The U.S. refuses to use the metric system—they’re always at war with the rest of the world!” Rogelio Martinez bases his play on real events in the 80s, bringing a double-edged humor…
Millennial Notes Elaine Magree Asserts Queer History for All! by Evelyn Arevalo TheatreFirst’s new project, called “History Keeps Me Awake: Queer Voices in Repertory.” One show is titled “A One Man Show” written and performed by Skyler Cooper.” I saw “PussyGrabbingREVENGE” written and performed by Elaine Magree–with tremendous authenticity and style. Magree revives queer…