Patrick Chavis – The Orange Curtain Review
The OC premiere of ALMA at the Chance Theater delivers a profoundly authentic and nuanced depiction of a first-generation immigrant Mexican family. The narrative, woven through the intricate bond of a mother and daughter, serves as a poignant reflection of the real-life experiences of countless immigrant families, inviting the audience to delve deeper into these complex dynamics. Read more…
Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix
In Benjamin Benne’s “Alma” – a gem of a play extended at Chance Theater through May 31 – a mother who immigrated from Mexico 17 years before now fights her teenaged daughter over the girl taking the SAT the next day. Featuring a pair of brave actresses, the play is authentically detailed and meaningful in scope, rooted in the landscapes of both Southern California and the human heart. Read more…