Latinx theater company IATI Theater Todo Vanguardia presents their 50th Anniversary production, an imaginative, genre-hopping allegorical drama examining the legacy of state terrorism in Latin America. More…
The Haberdasher, The Girl Bellboy, and The Queen of Anvondalia are the only remaining inhabitants of the Grand Hotel (in the capitol city of an unnamed South American country) that was abandoned in the wake of the recent revolution. Cocooned from the daily chaos outside, the three do their best to create a life of civility, order, and even elegance. Then, a new guest arrives. He's an American.
See it if Three latinos getting by in a wartorn country are visited by an abusive American. Magical mirror on indignity, revenge, and “disappearance”
Don't see it if You don’t want to better understand latin american suffering, compounded by the USA. Nasty abuse scenes with a sexual tilt.
Also Afterward I read about the civil war in El Salvador 1978-1992. This pl... Read more Read less
See it if you love it when taking chances on unknown playwrights pays off big time! Hints of Beckett, Lewis Carroll, but still easily understood
Don't see it if you’re turned off by slightly symbolist plays, don’t question US attitudes in foreign affairs, want an account of a specific Latinx conflict
Also Playwright & cast in complete control of their powers. Negligible quib... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see an interesting play with great actors that are very believable.. You like performances in small spaces that give a lot.
Don't see it if You are not interested in seeing a pretty good performance that has twists and turns and quite a bit of intensity.
Also Wow. Interesting to say the least. I don't want to spoil this for anyo... Read more Read less
See it if you are a fan of parables, nonverbal acting (there are some great bits with the Girl Bellboy), and intense/disturbing scenes.
Don't see it if you're uncomfortable with narrative ambiguity or abusive power dynamics.
Also A bit rough at times, with some uneven acting, but well-directed and c... Read more Read less
See it if You like seeing an accomplished veteran cast in a surreal set-up that slowly evolves in a full-blown dramatic ending.
Don't see it if You want straightforward plot and realism.
See it if You enjoy an intense play with hidden and deeper meanings which is up to the audience to figure out.
Don't see it if You don’t like loud noises and intense acting very close to your personal space.
See it if / for an allegory written by a playwright with a unique voice.
Don't see it if you need a straightforward, linear story; are easily confused; don't like loud noises.
See it if You want to start thinking about international affairs and the short sightedness of our world view.
Don't see it if You insist on top dollar production values, or need everything spelled out for you.
See it if you want to see a concise play well acted and exquisitely directed, unpretentious and with a deep political and social message.
Don't see it if you want to see big production values, or a long play, or if you don't like some sort of magic or supernatural elements within a story.
See it if Your looking for a short, sharp play. Well performed and some good stage craft.
Don't see it if You want it to feel short. Or for there to be any surprises beyond about half way through the play.
Also I felt it became pretty obvious and heavy handed following the entranc... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy allegorical dramas that quickly flip flop between humor and suspense and has Twilight Zone-ish touches.
Don't see it if You prefer light, fluffy, predictable shows that don't have layered meanings.
See it if Good acting and an atmosphere of tension
Don't see it if You need the plot to be clearer and unambiguous
See it if You like political parables and magic realism.
Don't see it if You like Naturalism and light comedy.
See it if you like an intimate staging that keeps you intrigued, thinking and entertained. Must say this play is fun and funny.
Don't see it if you might not be interested in the disappearances that occurred in so many countries that've been terrorized by their oppressors.
See it if you want great acting and a thought-provoking play.
Don't see it if you want easy to follow story.