That Rhythm in the Blood

by Andrew Rincon

Miggy, a young man experiencing heartbreak in his life, battles and rages with the ghost of his grandmother, Lucy, who lived through similar pain 40 years before. As Lucy pushes Miggy to move on with his life, grandmother and grandson travel through dreams, back in time to when Lucy first immigrated to the US and
was institutionalized after giving birth to Miggy’s mother. As they come to terms with the hurt they...

Miggy, a young man experiencing heartbreak in his life, battles and rages with the ghost of his grandmother, Lucy, who lived through similar pain 40 years before. As Lucy pushes Miggy to move on with his life, grandmother and grandson travel through dreams, back in time to when Lucy first immigrated to the US and
was institutionalized after giving birth to Miggy’s mother. As they come to terms with the hurt they share, they end up in confrontation with the men who broke their hearts. This play explores loss, loneliness and the pain that travels down immigration and blood.

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  • Nick Malakhow: That Rhythm in the Blood by Andrew Rincon
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    I so love this play with all of my heart--it is aesthetically expansive and theatrical while also being laser focused on its compelling, achingly human characters. The juxtaposition between its magical theatricality and the little seismic shifts in Miggy and Jay's and Lucy and Angel's relationships is brilliant. In particular, the well-observed scene where Miggy and Jay speak to one another through Miggy's door is perfect, poignant, and satisfying. Additionally, this play manages to be HILARIOUS as a welcome counterpoint to its exploration of uncomfortable truths, inherited trauma, familial...

    I so love this play with all of my heart--it is aesthetically expansive and theatrical while also being laser focused on its compelling, achingly human characters. The juxtaposition between its magical theatricality and the little seismic shifts in Miggy and Jay's and Lucy and Angel's relationships is brilliant. In particular, the well-observed scene where Miggy and Jay speak to one another through Miggy's door is perfect, poignant, and satisfying. Additionally, this play manages to be HILARIOUS as a welcome counterpoint to its exploration of uncomfortable truths, inherited trauma, familial patterns, and queer love. Gorgeous!

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  • Cheryl Bear: That Rhythm in the Blood by Andrew Rincon
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    An incredible look at the shared pain of generations with the joy and love that can be found in helping each other work through it all to begin to dance again. Well done.

    An incredible look at the shared pain of generations with the joy and love that can be found in helping each other work through it all to begin to dance again. Well done.

    ”
  • Monet Hurst-Mendoza: That Rhythm in the Blood by Andrew Rincon
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    A beautiful and heartwrenching look at generational trauma, modern love, and healing. Andrew's voice is brutal, unique and brimming with the complexities and multi-dimensionality of Latinidad and queerness. This is the kind of work we desperately need on our stages.

    A beautiful and heartwrenching look at generational trauma, modern love, and healing. Andrew's voice is brutal, unique and brimming with the complexities and multi-dimensionality of Latinidad and queerness. This is the kind of work we desperately need on our stages.

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MIGGY- Male, Late twenties, Latino.
LUCY- Female, appears as early 40’s. A spirit. Latina.
YOUNG LUCY- Female, early 20’s. Lucy, when she was young and alive.
Latina.
JAY/ANGEL- Male, mid 30’s. Afro-Latino.
ELIAS/THE DOCTOR- Male, late twenties, White.
THE DANCER- A Spirit. A body in silhouette that moves. Any age, any gender. Played by the
ensemble, and later revealed to be ANGEL.