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Anna in the Tropics
written by Nilo Cruz, 1961- (2003); directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela; performed by Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959- and Jimmy Smits, 1955- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2003), 1 hour 36 mins
This poignant and poetic 2003 Pulitzer Prize winning play captures 1929 Florida at a time when cigars are still rolled by hand and "lectors" are employed to educate and entertain the workers. The arrival of a new lector is a cause for celebration. But when he reads aloud from "Anna Karenina", he unwittingly become...
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written by Nilo Cruz, 1961- (2003); directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela; performed by Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959- and Jimmy Smits, 1955- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2003), 1 hour 36 mins
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This poignant and poetic 2003 Pulitzer Prize winning play captures 1929 Florida at a time when cigars are still rolled by hand and "lectors" are employed to educate and entertain the workers. The arrival of a new lector is a cause for celebration. But when he reads aloud from "Anna Karenina", he unwittingly becomes a catalyst in the lives of his avid listeners, for whom Tolstoy, the tropics, and The American Dream prove a volatile combination.
Date Written / Recorded
2003
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Jimmy Smits, 1955-
Author / Creator
Jose Luis Valenzuela, Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Jimmy Smits, 1955-, Nilo Cruz, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Santiago, Juan Julian, Conchita, Cheche, Ofelia, Marela, Palomo
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Performer / Ensemble:
Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Jimm...
Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Jimmy Smits, 1955-
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Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Jimm...
Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Jimmy Smits, 1955-
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Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Jimm...
Alma Martinez, 1953-, Jonathan Nichols, Winston Rocha, Onahoua Rodriguez, Adriana Sevan, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Jimmy Smits, 1955-
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