MinorityLand

by Erlina Ortiz

“It quickly became clear that I was dumb to judge this play before I'd seen it, and I that had in fact judged it wrong. Minorityland was really good, and I strongly recommend catching it before it closes.” – Philadelphia CityPaper
MinorityLand tackles what it means to be a minority, what it means to be a community, and just how deeply our words and actions can effect those around us.
When the local university...

“It quickly became clear that I was dumb to judge this play before I'd seen it, and I that had in fact judged it wrong. Minorityland was really good, and I strongly recommend catching it before it closes.” – Philadelphia CityPaper
MinorityLand tackles what it means to be a minority, what it means to be a community, and just how deeply our words and actions can effect those around us.
When the local university begins buying up houses in an integrated black and latino community, residents are pushed out, and the very fabric of the community is ripped apart. ​
"Its not about right or wrong, it's about who has the power." -MinorityLand

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  • Nick Malakhow: MinorityLand by Erlina Ortiz
    “

    What a wonderfully rendered exploration of gentrification and found family populated with dynamic and complex characters. I was most impressed by the nuanced and intersectionally rich cast that allowed for multi-layered conversations about privilege and identity. Ortiz also beautifully balanced comedy with drama, realism with some sublime and meta theatrical poetry. MinorityLand could be produced in any number of cities and speak to gentrification in an immediate and palpable way. I'd love to see this on its feet!

    What a wonderfully rendered exploration of gentrification and found family populated with dynamic and complex characters. I was most impressed by the nuanced and intersectionally rich cast that allowed for multi-layered conversations about privilege and identity. Ortiz also beautifully balanced comedy with drama, realism with some sublime and meta theatrical poetry. MinorityLand could be produced in any number of cities and speak to gentrification in an immediate and palpable way. I'd love to see this on its feet!

    ”
  • Nikki Brake-Silla: MinorityLand by Erlina Ortiz
    “

    This play grabs you from the first moment and takes you on an incredible journey that is filled with laughter and heartbreak. MINORITYLAND deftly tells the story of the impact of gentrification from the voices of those it affects most. It shows how hard it is when the "family" of the neighborhood is forced to leave but how you can make new family. There's no right answer to this problem but Erlina has given it breathe and a voice. Bravo!

    This play grabs you from the first moment and takes you on an incredible journey that is filled with laughter and heartbreak. MINORITYLAND deftly tells the story of the impact of gentrification from the voices of those it affects most. It shows how hard it is when the "family" of the neighborhood is forced to leave but how you can make new family. There's no right answer to this problem but Erlina has given it breathe and a voice. Bravo!

    ”

Production History

  • Professional, Power Street Theatre Company , 2019
  • Fringe, Power Street Theatre Company , 2013