Martίn Hernández – Stage Raw
Arthur Miller’s 1949 classic challenged the USA’s post-World War II optimism, serving as a pungent indictment of the country’s drive for economic success and the toll it took on working class people in their scramble for The American Dream. Almost seventy-five years since its Broadway debut, Miller’s seminal work is still relevant in its skewering of capitalist delusions and the filial havoc they can wreak on financially stressed families. Director Corky Dominguez’s textbook production is a must-see, not only for its historical significance but for Dominguez’ thoughtful staging and Vance Valencia’s stirring turn as the tragic Willy Loman. Read more…
Don Shirley – Angeles Stage
Corky Dominguez’s revival of Arthur Miller’s classic “Death of a Salesman”, closing Sunday at Casa 0101 in Boyle Heights has the opposite problem — it’s completely straightforward, with no bells or whistles. Read more…