←Recommendations of INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH

A dangerous trip to save the town where adventures go into unexpected territory, but what sustains them is a visceral courage, passion and conviction. The heroes are not who we expect, they're so much better! Marvelous!

What a beautiful play, with vistas and snow and deserts and trash mountains and a quest to save a town by finding 7 Mexican men to sneak back into Mexico to fight off the narcos. During this huge road trip, people who are supposed to be heroes turn out not to be, people who should be compadres aren't, and people who seemed ordinary (or maybe a little crazy) become heroes before our eyes. You won't forget this piece -- it is magnificent!

Into the Beautiful North by Karen Zacarias is currently receiving a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters are Milagro (Portland, OR), Central Works Theater Company (Berkeley, CA), San Diego Repertory Theatre (CA), and 16th Street Theater (Berwyn, IL).

A rollicking road trip inspired by The Magnificent Seven, to bring seven good men back to Mexico to save their town. A plucky young woman and her friends run up against racism, homophobia, Homeland Security and misguided missionaries - but complete their quest with joyous rebellion, absurdist humor and sheer determination. Terrific characters on a rousing quest for change.

A beautiful adaptation of this sweeping novel, with characters that you just can't wait to see win. The story moves, like the three adventurers, across the country with a bright sweeping determination and a passion for what is right and what should be, with a little bit of misty-eyed eagerness and a few lessons to be learned. It's funny, sweet, and charming, with enough danger and misfortune to keep you on the edge of your seat and cheering for these folks dreams of love and empowerment to come true. Give it a read - you won't want it to end.