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Diana Burbano

Recommended by Diana Burbano

  • Flores en el infierno by Franky D. Gonzalez
    25 May. 2018
    “ It takes a writer of great skill to make you understand and empathize with these people in the prison system. Gonzalez tackles the issues of systemic racism in the prison system while examining the souls and wants of the men inside. A huge play, something that could be produced by a company like Cornerstone to reach out to the families of the incarcerated to uplift them and to advocate for their loved ones. And by using Spanglish, Gonzalez makes it even more relatable and more real. Una obra espectacular. ”
  • Caddie Woodlawn TYA Version by Tom Shelton
    21 May. 2018
    “ A beautiful, sensitive adaptation of the Newbery Award winning classic. Wonderful songs and a terrific leading part for a young woman make this a wonderful TYA. ”
  • Underground by Brian James Polak
    1 May. 2018
    “ Underground in a dark place, a young man ready to explode. Polak brilliantly makes us sympathetic, and horrified at the same time. He put me into that young man's mind, a place I didn't think I'd ever understand. I don't know how to process the young man's actions, but now I understand him a little better.
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  • A Weekend with Pablo Picasso by Herbert Siguenza
    26 Apr. 2018
    “ A muscular, vivid one man show about Picasso. Expertly performed by Siguenza, but so well written that it would be a wonderful piece for a fearless actor to tackle. ”
  • Modern Slave by Elaine Romero
    11 Apr. 2018
    “ Brilliant, insightful and self aware. Elaine is rapidly becoming one of my favorite writers. She should be having productions everywhere. ”
  • Jets, Sharks, Beckys by Nancy García Loza
    11 Apr. 2018
    “ This piece is a sharp and clear eyed take on whitewashing in the industry and the general cluelessness of the average person to their privilege. True and frustrating and real. A great piece for a smart Latinx actor. ”
  • In a Corner by Micki Shelton
    22 Mar. 2018
    “ Beautiful reflection on the cruelty of the world and the power of the human who strives to better it.
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  • Bullet for Your Kid by Elizabeth Isela Szekeresh
    3 Mar. 2018
    “ Honest, clear eyed and painful. What are we asking teachers to do, just walking into their classrooms? This monologue digs deep into the motivations of a substitute teacher, and makes you listen. ”
  • Boulder Holder by Crystal Jackson
    19 Feb. 2018
    “ Hits you like a ton of bricks. Especially if you have a child. Powerful. ”
  • Down and Brown Thanksgiving by Elizabeth Isela Szekeresh
    19 Feb. 2018
    “ Hilarious, but biting. This piece has a lot to say about perception vs reality when speaking about Latinidad. Elizabeth is such a strong and fierce voice, and she's unafraid to skewer sacred cows. ”

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