←Recommendations of Atacama

Really felt this one, emotionally and viscerally. I learned a lot about Chile's Pinochet and how that affected the people. Well put together and riveting to witness.

Captivating. Tightly writing. The turns of these haunted characters on a haunted land sits with you long after.

A beautifully rendered two-hander exploring the brutality of dictatorships, both Pinochet's and others, as well as what happens to those left behind to sort through the pieces. The turn at the end really blew me away!

A tightly written, haunting piece that explores a distinct socio-political moment from a very human lens by focusing in on these two specific characters. The spare, desolate environment is somehow established by dialogue--really echoed in the lyrical, direct language. That said, there's also a whole lot of amazing design work that could be incorporated in this piece as well. Unsettling, darkly humorous at times, poignant, and, ultimately, heartbreaking. Quite the exploration of both personal and collective grief in the wake of social upheaval that provides no easy answers.

It is remarkable how this play occupies the realm of the desert; the feelings of oppressive heat, vastness, and futility are omnipresent. Mr. Amador does a fantastic job of accelerating the spookiness in this two-hander. This isn’t one we should look away from.

Gripping, immediate, tense as the two parents dig through the sand for their murdered children. I was really along for this emotional ride as I felt for their deep grief in being a part of a terrible history. Enjoyed the twists and turns, the themes of space/stars/desert/an empty heart.

A haunting and powerful exploration about national tragedy and how it affects its people on a personal level. Amador has a way to connect the past with the present, the old believes and new ones with such grace you can't help but be hooked to it from the start.