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"There is much to admire and moments of considerable power in “Alma,” directed at Central Square Theater by Elena Velasco.
The director has devised a haunting visual finale to the production." - Don Aucoin, Boston Globe.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/27/arts/alma-an-uncertain-future-mother-daughter-caught-political-crossfire/
"Under Velasco’s taut direction, the action never stops." - Michele Markarian, Theatre Mirror. www.theatermirror.net/?p=6295
"Director Elena Velasco, Carney, and Lopez fostered a loving family. Even amidst the female roars and flying chanclas, it is obvious that Alma and Angel have a triumphant love for each other." - Kitty Drexel, New England Theatre Geek. https://www.netheatregeek.com/2023/03/08/we-would-do-anything-for-love-including-that-alma/
"Energetic direction" - David Greenham, The Arts Fuse.
https://artsfuse.org/268978/theater-review-alma-a-matter-of-justice/
Alma
de Benjamin Benne
Dirigida de Elena Velasco
"There is much to admire and moments of considerable power in “Alma,” directed at Central Square Theater by Elena Velasco.
The director has devised a haunting visual finale to the production." - Don Aucoin, Boston Globe.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/27/arts/alma-an-uncertain-future-mother-daughter-caught-political-crossfire/
"Under Velasco’s taut direction, the action never stops." - Michele Markarian, Theatre Mirror. www.theatermirror.net/?p=6295
"Director Elena Velasco, Carney, and Lopez fostered a loving family. Even amidst the female roars and flying chanclas, it is obvious that Alma and Angel have a triumphant love for each other." - Kitty Drexel, New England Theatre Geek. https://www.netheatregeek.com/2023/03/08/we-would-do-anything-for-love-including-that-alma/
"Energetic direction" - David Greenham, The Arts Fuse.
https://artsfuse.org/268978/theater-review-alma-a-matter-of-justice/
Alma
de Benjamin Benne
Dirigida de Elena Velasco
Alma, de Benjamin Benne. Dirigida de Elena Velasco. Producido de Central Square Theater, Cambridge, MA. Con Luz Lopez y Karina Beleno Carney. Diseñadores - Erik D. Diaz (escenario); Andrea Sofia Sala (luces); Kiara Escalera (costumbres); Brendan F. Doyle (sonido), Jenn Butler (props). Equipo de regidor del teatro: Jenna Worden, Deidre Benson, Geena Forristall. Foto: Nile Scott Studios.
Broadway World DC Regional Theatre for Young Audiences Winner!
The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful (and her Dog!)
by Lauren Gunderson and Bree Lowdermilk
keegantheatre.com/portfolio/the-amazing-adventures-of-dr-wonderful-and-her-dog/
HELEN HAYES NOMINATION - OUTSTANDING PROJECTIONS DESIGN!
READ THE REVIEWS!
"The briskly-paced, bright, and cheerful musical captures that divine and fleeting moment in early childhood when the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred, and where a girl, her dog, and the boy from down the street can travel through the solar system without leaving her bedroom.” - Peter Orvetti, MD Theatre Guide
"The musical — book and lyrics by Lauren Gunderson, music by Bree Lowdermilk, directed and choreographed by Elena Velasco — is interactive, full of facts about the sun and planets, and it’s immersive." - Sarah Shah, DC Theatre Arts
The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful (and her Dog!)
by Lauren Gunderson and Bree Lowdermilk
keegantheatre.com/portfolio/the-amazing-adventures-of-dr-wonderful-and-her-dog/
HELEN HAYES NOMINATION - OUTSTANDING PROJECTIONS DESIGN!
READ THE REVIEWS!
"The briskly-paced, bright, and cheerful musical captures that divine and fleeting moment in early childhood when the lines between reality and fantasy are blurred, and where a girl, her dog, and the boy from down the street can travel through the solar system without leaving her bedroom.” - Peter Orvetti, MD Theatre Guide
"The musical — book and lyrics by Lauren Gunderson, music by Bree Lowdermilk, directed and choreographed by Elena Velasco — is interactive, full of facts about the sun and planets, and it’s immersive." - Sarah Shah, DC Theatre Arts
Directed and choreographed by Elena Velasco and produced by Keegan Theatre. Featured Delante Dates and Ruth Diaz (L-R). Projections Designs by Zavier Taylor (ZALT); Costumes by Imari Pyles; Set Design by Matthew Keenan; Props by Cindy Jacobs; Sound by Cresent Haynes; Stage Managed by Rachel Crawford. Photo credit - Cameron Whitman Photography.