En El Nombre de Salome

See it if you have an interest in Dominican history and enjoy well performed non-linear work - beautifully costumed and directed.

Don't see it if you do not speak Spanish and do not want to read the poorly coordinated translations as they flash by on a small screen in front of you

See it if Excellent actors, well played goes back and forward thru time to tell story.

Don't see it if It's all it's all in Spanish and you may not like reading and watching.

Also I think by watching it and trying to read to find out what they're talking about you lose alot of characters I think that's the only damper for me is that I wish I knew Spanish I would have enjoyed it more.... Read more Read less

See it if it comes back! Lucky to see closing nite; every performer was on point. Important Dominican historical figures portrayed w/grace & flair.

Don't see it if historically-themed shows don't do it for you. This one works SO well: sentimental, very humorous, thought-provoking, educational, bit edgy.

Also Deservedly, Salome is often called a founding-mother.

Although Cuban, the exceptional Zulema Clares ("Camila") gets away w/playing Dominican, even w/her heavy distinct Cuban accent. Her acting is simply mesmerizing. Characters come to life through Camila's retelling of her life-story (to her niece & a cab driver whom have the unenviable task of rarely leaving the stage all nite). Present-day is 1972-73 (Camila's 79yrs old). She goes way back to when "Salome" (capable Maria Cotto) was 8yrs old. It's a bit ghosty & intense, but often funny & very touching.

I could talk about each of the 11 cast members, but the absolute stand-out was Maite Bonilla ("Ramona", Salome's sister). Perfectly sassy, pushy, protective, caring, & hysterically funny.

Story's NOT linear, but extremely easy to follow. The simple placement of a blackboard center-stage (inside a classroom setting), allows some characters to indicate on the blackboard what year they're currently portraying, back & forth, all nite.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in learning more about Dominican history, especially the poet Salome Ureña. Some Spanish recommended to fully appreciate.

Don't see it if you don't speak any Spanish. The captioning moves very fast--it's a talky play but also isn't in sync with the action on stage.

Also I speak enough Spanish to generally follow and to realize that the English captioning was often out of sync with what was happening on stage. This is an interesting story and generally well told but requires some work to follow along if you don't speak Spanish.... Read more Read less

See it if Want a cast that is amazing with a show that is funny, profound, emotional and masterfully done. Great historical content too.

Don't see it if You don't like any of the above, don't like teleprompters (show is in Spanish) or want a musical. Spanish speakers will get full gist.

Also If you understand Spanish you will get more out of this show. Luckily I did. We all know that when teleprompters are used the translation is not always on point. Because the show is an emotional one the Spanish language is the perfect vehicle to convey the passion and the emotions the actors are trying to convey. And it works. See it even with the teleprompters, I really enjoyed it. Some of the humorous parts will NOT translate into English unfortunately.... Read more Read less

See it if You would like to see strong females on stage; you want to know the life experience of Dominican Republican people in the last 100 yrs.

Don't see it if You don't want to see people's life experience outside the US. You don't know Spanish and don't want to read subtitles while watching.

Also Watching subtitles is a great distraction, so knowing Spanish is a huge plus to see the show. The story of the mother and the daughter, weaving into the political unrest and their choices towards their national identity and artistic approach, are unexpectedly touching and moving. The actors also did a great job. Recommend to everyone, just go and see it!... Read more Read less

See it if You're interested in Latin American history and exceptional women. You want to be inspired by a strong story.

Don't see it if You don't speak Spanish because a lot of the Dominican slang was impossible to translate properly to another language

Also The staging could have been better but the acting and play was phenomenal... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in enjoying great performances in a play about a poet living in the shadow of her famous mother.

Don't see it if you don't want to see a play in Spanish with English subtitles

See it if you're interested in a feminine perspective on late 19th-early 20th century Dominican Republic history & family dynamics.

Don't see it if you don't speak Spanish and are not willing to follow subtitles on a small screen on the back of the seat in front of you.

Also I don't speak Spanish, & there's no question that much of the texture of this play eluded me. I haven't read the novel either. I found it difficult to read the subtitles & watch the stage, often because the subtitles disappeared at the speed of dialogue. So I had a sense of the plot rather than a completely secure understanding of it. Nonetheless, the acting & staging were impressive, & I'm glad to have had the experience of attending the play. One additional caveat: the orchestra seats are not raked, so try not to sit behind someone with a large head.... Read more Read less

See it if You liked the book

Don't see it if you didn't like the book

See it if You are interested in the history of Latin America, Dominican Republic, enjoy seeing great acting about strong women in history

Don't see it if You don't understand Spanish and don't like shows with subtitles

See it if you would like a talented cast to take you through Dominican Republic history through the eyes of Salome Urena,an activist feminist poetess.

Don't see it if you don't speak Spanish and have trouble following a story by reading the English captions while trying to watch the show.

Also I am currently learning Spanish and wanted to have the experience of going to Spanish theater (albeit with English captions) and seeing how much of it I could understand. While I probably missed out on a lot through translation and having to continuously read the captions to understand the play, I absolutely LOVED this performance.

"En El Nombre De Salome" is a very well-written, well-acted play about Salome Urena, a feminist political activist poetess whose story must be told. Not only does the history of the period become clear, but one also learns so much about Salome's personal relationships in a very politically prominent family.

The playwright cleverly switches time periods in a very effective manner as one discovers what it was like to live in a very turbulent period with limited rights as a woman. Salome comes across as a formidable, politically aware, feminist literary giant, and it was an absolute pleasure to see her story staged in a very effective, unforgettable manner.... Read more Read less

See it if If you like plays that relate to true historical events and show strong female characters. Understanding Spanish is a plus.

Don't see it if If you would not be able to follow the Spanish dislogue and would find reading the English translation distracting.

See it if You like detail-heavy historical pieces with complex, nuanced storylines. You're interested in Latin American culture, art and literature.

Don't see it if You want a light, easy-to-follow story you won't have to think much about. You can't follow a narrative that jumps back and forth in time.

See it if You Don't like a well staged, well acted, well sung musical that makes you question today's society

Don't see it if You don't like tortured teenagers expressing thei angst and parents struggling to understand them

See it if Better if you are fluent in Spanish (I'm not but my co-attendee is) but a very well done multigenerational portrait of a family. Well acted.

Don't see it if You aren't fluent in Spanish and hate reading subtitles attached to the seat in front of you. Don't like historical drama.

See it if You like plays about history, politics and strong women. You can follow a complex story through different time periods.

Don't see it if You don't like historical/ poetic plays, You don't speak Spanish or don't want to have to read subtitles.

Also Knowing Spanish definitely improves the experience and it helps appreciate the actor's performance. Definitely a great work in writing... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy history, family sagas, stories about revolution. Things go fast to cover the span, but the show handles that admirably.

Don't see it if Some of the jokes are lost if you don't understand Spanish- the translations do not do the actors justice

See it if you would like to know about the relevant story of two prominent Dominican women that changed the way education was imparted for females.

Don't see it if you only want to be entertained, although there are many moments of funny comedy.

See it if You enjoy epic historical dramas and you are adventurous enough to see it performed in Spanish and read the translation.

Don't see it if If an epic historical drama in Spanish is not your cup of tea.

Also The English translation that was displayed on the back of the seats was not smoothly displayed and correspond with the spoken word a lot of the time that made following the play difficult.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to learn about women who's role in history has been diminished; you want to see well developed characters on an intimate stage

Don't see it if you can't bear watching a play with captions

Also Loved this show! The management is also very nice- the night we went it started half an hour late and they made up for it by offering free wine and free tickets to one of their following shows.... Read more Read less

See it if You like dramas that are passionate with a rich family history. Set in a historical context and full of self discovery.

Don't see it if You like shows with simple storylines or that don't involve multiple characters and timelines.

See it if You can speak Spanish or want to practice or use subtitles. The seat screens work. You read the novel. You enjoy convincing acting.

Don't see it if You are impatient with translations. You want plays that stay in one time period.

See it if Enjoy work written by Julia Alvarez. Great acting and staging. Well done!

Don't see it if Want to see a musical

See it if You are interested in plays nased on Dominican culture and historical figures and true events. You dont mind reading captions

Don't see it if You must see plays in English and would dislike having tonread captions. Ither than that amazing story