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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  • Andy Scott: That Rhythm in the Blood by Andrew Rincon
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    Magical realism at its finest as it explores the human condition of generational trauma. Also with a great sense of humor with its look at complicated relationships.

    Magical realism at its finest as it explores the human condition of generational trauma. Also with a great sense of humor with its look at complicated relationships.

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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.

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