We’re lucky to have such great theater here in Rhode Island. I had the chance to see three wonderful plays in the last couple of weeks.
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Latino oral history project inspires new play at Trinity
“La Broa’ (Broad Street)” is a new, original production inspired by the stories of Latinos in Rhode Island, collected through local oral history project Nuestras Raices. The show takes place at the fictional Doña Rosa’s Market on La Broa’, where we hear the stories of Latino immigrants from Providence and Central Falls. Morning Edition host Luis Hernandez spoke with the director of the play, Tatyana-Marie Carlo.
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Fall River police abuse allegations, building a Latino community at RIC, and more
A new investigation into a former Fall River police officer reveals flaws within the department’s internal affairs process. We talk with South Coast Bureau Reporter Ben Berke about some key takeaways from his report. And when José Gonzalez came to Rhode Island College in the 1970s, he felt like an outsider – we hear how that experience led him to create the Latin American Student Organization. Also, we give our review of the latest show at Trinity Rep: A dark comedy about a modern-day descendent of a woman executed during the Salem Witch Trials. Plus, the latest in politics, and a few things to do this week.
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This I Believe New England – Artists During Covid-19
Along with so many parts of our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated theater and arts venues that are at the heart of our community. Museum doors are shuttered. Concert stages are silent. Theaters are dark. Artists, musicians, and actors are thinking outside the box to bring their paintings, sculptures, voices, and theatrical talents to us on our computer […]
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This I Believe New England – From Prison To Stage
Many listeners have been mesmerized over the years by the trials and tribulations of former Providence mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci. Our beloved Trinity Rep has brought this story to stage in the play The Prince of Providence. One of the lead actors is a Providence native, Erick Betancourt, who has his own compelling story to tell. Erick […]
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Theater Review: Trinity Rep Ends Season With Careening Production Of “Marisol”
Trinity Rep has chosen to close its season with, “Marisol” a play concerning a scorching failure of the world. Bill Gale, The Public Radio’s performing arts critic, says that, despite a fine cast, it is just not a winner.
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Theater Review: “Little Shop Of Horrors” At Trinity Rep Is Musical Theater At Its Best
Trinity Rep is putting on “Little Shop of Horrors,” that well-known musical that’s lasted for decades. Performing arts critic for The Public’s Radio, Bill Gale, says Trinity’s production is nothing less than the best, even if that wasn’t his view of the musical way back when it debuted.
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Theater Review: “The Song Of Summer” Premiers At Trinity Rep
These days and nights Trinity Rep is presenting its 70th world premiere. This one, “The Song of Summer,” is a colorful, 90 minutes of a play with music moving to a very serious background. Bill Gale, who covers the performing arts for The Public’s Radio, says that, despite some problems, it’s a new play worth seeing.
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Prince of Providence: Trinity Rep To Stage Cianci Biography
The larger-than-life former mayor of Providence, Buddy Cianci will be reincarnated on stage later this year, as the Trinity Repertory Company stages a new play, “The Prince of Providence.”
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Review: Trinity Rep, Festival Ballet Present Vigorous Renditions Of Classic Masterpieces
At Trinity Rep these nights a new version of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” continues. And this weekend Festival Ballet is presenting George Balanchine’s masterpiece “Serenade.” The Public’s Radio’s Bill Gale has taken a look at them both and likes what he’s seen.