The Passion

This 1968 adaptation of the Greek classic – set in a Latin American dictatorship – features a chorus of reporters manipulating information and with it, the people’s opinions. With the Greek chorus transformed into a host of multi-cultural news reporters working for online media and a crowd of citizens who Tweet and update their Facebook status at every move of their despotic dictator, this production features an entirely Hispanic cast as the residents of the Republic of Molina.

Written by Puerto Rican playwright Luis Rafael Sanchez, translated and directed by Arlene Martínez-Vázquez, Antígona Pérez brings a story of resilience that honors all people standing up for what they think is right. In addition, it brings a reminder to all audiences about the struggles currently going on in the world, including poverty, corruption and abuse of power. Criticism about current political systems and the relationship between church and state may also be observed throughout the play.