Contemporary online discourse has taken words such as “trauma” and “gaslighting” and applied so many situations to them that their fundamental meanings get lost. “The Activist” surgically and sharply examines how meaning and intent of the words we use impact our personal and professional lives. Several fantastic monologues here (the one about the meaning of “Beauty and the Beast” is particularly amusing) and an approach to the use of language that is both cautious and incisive.

Words have meaning. But in our politics, in the groups we identify with, words and meanings often become corrupted. So how are we to communicate honestly? Ricardo Soltero-Brown, through his own creative wordplay, examines the consequences of how we manipulate our language. A fascinating work.

Ricardo Soltero-Brown is a master at dialogue. The way in which he captures the essence of conflict in sharp exchanges and elaborated deep philosophies in weighty monologues is amazing. Here were have a glimpse of the dynamics of relationships, both personal and public. Darkly humorous and deeply enlightening, this play is a great read and should be onstage.