This past Tuesday I attended a performance of the Holy Land at HERE (145 6th ave).  The performance was originally written by French-Algerian playwright Mohammad Kacimi. Translated by Chantal Bilodeau, the tale begins in what could represent Iraq, Afghanistan or possibly Israel. The running narrative throughout the play revolves around the dehumanization and brutality associated with war and military conflict. The play begins with […]

Set in the South Bronx in 1982, Michael Mejias’ Ghetto Babylon follows the dilemmas 14-year-old Charlie Rosa encounters one August. Charlie is poor but ambitious, dealing with the recent loss of his mother and the expectations of his two best friends. The three boys are passionate about baseball, and as the summer wears on, they advance through an important tournament; […]