Episode 17: Orbiting How to Make an American Son, Pt. 3

June 16, 2023 00:24:55
Episode 17: Orbiting How to Make an American Son, Pt. 3
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Episode 17: Orbiting How to Make an American Son, Pt. 3

Jun 16 2023 | 00:24:55

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Show Notes

Ben Villegas Randle

New York based director Ben Villegas Randle shares the parallels between the play, chris peña's story, and his own, as well as his process for understanding the world of the play through concrete visual metaphor. This episode makes reference to negative stereotypes and attitudes towards Latiné immigrants, including those that exist within the Latiné community.

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