Triumphant
Modesto “Flako” Jimenez stands poised in photo shoot done ahead of his historic performance debut in this years 2018 Under The Radar Festival at The Public Theater. The Playwright, Performer and Producer is the first Dominican performer chose into the under the radar festival in its 14 year history. Two performances were scheduled of his piece “Oye, for my dear Brooklyn.” The show among the most anticipated of this years festival has been sold out for weeks and it premiere on Saturday January the 6th, 2018 was nothing short of flawless. The company headed by Director Artem Yatsunov, with: Technical Director Kevin Torres, Lighting Design Megan Lang, Sound Design Drew Weinstein, and Set Design Michael Minihan, Production Consultant Jose A. Esquea, are holding their head high having held their own on this professional high stakes stage where the eyes of theater community at large was on them. with one more performance this January the 13th, 2018 at 9pm, might we mention again also sold out. The future looks bright for The Oye Group and its founder who already have a scheduled run at The Abrons Arts Center This Spring. If you are not among the fortunate few to have tickets to this performance at the public, then follow the link below and get your tickets today.
written by Jose A. Esquea
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