Electricidad at the Mark Taper Forum
Mark Taper Forum (135 North Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012)
- Full Price:
- $42.00 - $52.00
- Our Price:
- $21.00 - $26.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Electricidad have expired.
The last date listed for Electricidad was Saturday May 14, 2005 / 2:30pm.
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Los Otros: World-Premiere Musical Tells a Southern California Story
- Full Price:
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Center Theatre Group's innovative new musical explores the Southern California experience over the course of several decades through the eyes of a Mexican-American man growing up in Carlsbad and a San Diego woman whose chance encounters with Mexican immigrants mark the moments that define her life. Directed by multiple Tony-nominee Graciela Daniele, Los Otros stars Tony-winner Michelle Pawk (Hollywood Arms, Hairspray, Cabaret) and Broadway veteran Julio Monge (Twelfth Night, The Capeman, Fosse). Another pair of acclaimed Tony nominees, Ellen Fitzhugh (Paper Moon, Grind) and Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party), crafted the book, lyrics and score, highlighted by its intimate song cycles. Learn More
3 Goldstar Member Reviews
Austin Nation
Horrible production! Too much spanish dialogue overall, I needed to be bilingual to fully understand what the actors were saying. The three women in the cast talked entirely to quickly throughout the show. Plot was very predictable, could have been done in the first 10 minutes.Written on Apr 18 2005
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Anthony
A great play about power struggles, culture and machismo effects on society over all. This play speaks of attempts at breaking cycles while falling prey to them at the same time. Every actor on that stage was top notch, capturing one of Los Angeles' sub-cultures to the T. As my great uncle would have said, "Echale!"Written on Apr 14 2005
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Christopher
Funny, dark and ultimately moving. This modern interpretation plays very much like the Greek tragedy on which it is based. You don't have to live in East Los Angeles to understand the context of ELECTRICIDAD and feel its lasting impression after you exit the theatre.Written on Apr 11 2005
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More Information About Electricidad
Website
http://www.taperahmanson.com/show.asp?id=272
Quotes & Highlights
- "The great tale of revenge and matricide is given a Latino slant in Electricidad...besides tagging onto a ripping-good story, Alfaro opens a window onto the look, symbols, language, and attitudes of cholo/chola culture." Theater Mania
Description
In a Los Angeles barrio, the hum of a live wire is heard, electricity pulsing through a transformer box. The same power runs through the body of Electricidad, driven by the all-consuming passions of loyalty and vengeance. High tension and electrical spark and hiss are ever-present in this mesmerizing transformation of Sophocles' Greek classic Electra as it takes a contemporary look at the power and consequences of revenge and its effects on family and community.
Starring: Denise Blasor, Elisa Bocanegra, Wilma Bonet, Bertila Damas, Justin Huen, Alma Martinez, Catalina Maynard, Zilah Mendoza, Winston Rocha
Directed by: Lisa Peterson
Set Design: Rachel Hauck
Costume Design: Christopher Acebo
Lighting Design: Geoff Korf
Original Music and Sound Design: Paul James Prendergast
Please note: this production contains strong language and smoking on stage.