Matthew G. Brown and Brenda Robins in The Christmas Market | Photo by Kenya Parsa
Something that struck me about our place was playwright Kanika Ambrose’s prowess in crafting an authentic slice of life. She draws you into the ethos of a specific community, in a distinct place, at a certain time. And then there’s Philip Akin, a demonstrably versatile and dextrous director. In the same season that he devised the lyrical and towering The Lehman Trilogy, he helmed the intimate, naturalistic drama Heroes of the Fourth Turning.
They join forces here for this cozy, bittersweet holiday tale. The Christmas Market, presented by b current, Crow’s Theatre and Studio 180 Theatre, is a clear-eyed and empathetic portrait of three migrant workers from the Caribbean and their supervisor during the Christmas season. Continue Reading