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Policarpa: Apocalypse Sur Amerikka by Diana Burbano

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  • Ky Weeks:
    9 Sep. 2021
    “ Stunningly written, words that flow and rush with tangible force, to a point of near overwhelming with the thought and emotion they carry. The world that these words form for us is a world that is ending, shaped by the violence and sickness of its history, that carries relentlessly into the future. The images here are staggering in their scope, dream and spectacle, just pure magic that is so incredible they must be put on stage. ”
  • Elana Gartner:
    3 May. 2021
    “ This is an extremely powerful script about the role that women played in the Colombian revolution. Mixing magic and reality, Burbano's strong characters paint emotionally intense pictures of the complicated choices have to make. Burbano's strength is in the unique voices of each character. I saw a virtual production of this and was blown away. Just imagine how amazing it would be on stage! ”
  • Kitchen Dog Theater:
    27 May. 2019
    “ We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2019 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas. ”
  • Stephen Kaplan:
    21 Apr. 2019
    “ Such a magical and poetic piece and, while it's rooted in history, Burbano's updates make it feel so current and relevant. A fantastic rhythm and authenticity to the language and a story that is visceral and full of impact. Would love to see this on stage. ”
  • Sharai Bohannon:
    14 May. 2018
    “ I love Burbano's voice and her ability to weave all of these images and heavy topics together to create something most of us can't even dream of. I also love that she puts us into this world, that I feel a lot of us know nothing about, and doesn't hold our hand so much as she pushes us from the nest to see if we fly. And what a flight it is! ”
  • Emily Hageman:
    21 Apr. 2018
    “ Pure magic. Burbano has created something that is unlike anything that I have ever read. Somehow simultaneously ancient, current, and futuristic, Policarpa is a magical story of a magical girl and the magical people she knows. It is a story of bravery and terror and loss, but ultimately, the incredible power of love. Burbano writes with magnificent storytelling, poetic dialogue, and stunning descriptions of the stage acting. This show would be absolutely incredible to see. ”
  • Francis RTM Boyle:
    28 Mar. 2018
    “ Policarpa is a rare joy. It is a world I know nothing of, and one I am drawn to. Diana Burbano has fashioned something mythological and real, based in a future Gran Colombia. The women of Policarpa are tremendous and challenging. They are beautiful, powerful, and strong in all respects. Read this play, Produce it, Act in it, Demand to go and see it. You'll see me there. ”
  • Donna Hoke:
    11 Feb. 2018
    “ Diana Burbano's voice is mesmerizing--lyrical, densely intelligent, precise--as is the visualization of the beautiful imagery she creates to contrast this tragic story. One can only imagine it in production, but what a production it would be! ”
  • Emma Goldman-Sherman:
    8 Dec. 2017
    “ Beautiful play about women in power, so timely and timeless, with images to dream of forever! Gorgeously wrought! I applaud Diana for her vision and her ability to create such a multi-layered world, characters I will never forget, mystery and magic. ”
  • Nelson Diaz-Marcano:
    19 Sep. 2017
    “ This is a thing of beauty. i mean it! This play hit me in my very core both as a hispanic and a s writer. Burbano's uses magical realism with extreme ease and this is only matched by her complex characters. This is the kind of characters actors would die to play and the kind of writing that directors live to work on. I hope to see a production of this riveting work as soon as possible. ”

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