By Robin Madel
Last week I asked the writers of the plays that are being presented at MTWorks’ National Newborn Festival what they were thinking when they wrote their plays. This week I ask the directors about their visions for their plays.
CRISTINA ALICEA
The ReEducation of Arizona
What draws you to this story?
Its relevancy. The play is rooted in issues surrounding our current political landscape.
How do you think this story is relevant to current events in our lives?
I think immigration is currently a huge subject of political debate, with the Dream Act and the controversy surrounding Arizona's recent immigration reform, and this play contributes a unique perspective on how our discussions around this issue can have detrimental effects on the most vulnerable members of our society.
If you were directing a full production of this story how would you stage it?
Wow. I'm not sure. I have a lot of ideas but nothing has really solidified yet. There are so many different directions this play can be taken in. I suppose this reading will help me figure that out.
CRISTINA ALICEA
The ReEducation of Arizona
What draws you to this story?
Its relevancy. The play is rooted in issues surrounding our current political landscape.
How do you think this story is relevant to current events in our lives?
I think immigration is currently a huge subject of political debate, with the Dream Act and the controversy surrounding Arizona's recent immigration reform, and this play contributes a unique perspective on how our discussions around this issue can have detrimental effects on the most vulnerable members of our society.
If you were directing a full production of this story how would you stage it?
Wow. I'm not sure. I have a lot of ideas but nothing has really solidified yet. There are so many different directions this play can be taken in. I suppose this reading will help me figure that out.
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