the beautiful land I seek
(la linda tierra que busco yo)
December 4 - 29, 2024
In collaboration with Latinx Playwrights Circle &
Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater
A World Premiere play by Matthew Barbot
Directed by José Zayas †
CW - Gun Violence, Loud Noises, Flashing Lights
The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater
304 W 47th Street
New York, NY 10036
The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater is ADA Accessible, however, the building’s restrooms are not.
Feel free to contact us with any questions on accessibility.
Synopsis
It's 1950. Oscar and Gris hurtle towards Washington, DC on a mission: strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. When their trip goes off the rails, the two men confront familiar faces from the past, new questions about the future, and a tough decision to stay the course or get off the train. If only the other passengers would stop interrupting!
Loosely based on historical events and definitely based on recent ones, the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) is a funny, gripping rollercoaster ride through Puerto Rico's relationship to the United States.
Featuring
Nate Betancourt *
Daniel Colón *
Alejandro Hernández *
Ashley Marie Ortiz *
Bobby Román *
Production Stage Manager: Caren Celine Morris *
Set Design: Tristan Jeffers
Costume Design: Haydee Zelideth ^
Lighting Design: Lucrecia Briceño
Sound Design: Chad Raines
Movement Coach: Amaal Saifudeen
Assistant Stage Manager: Ariana Michel
Production Manager: Jessica Moya
Graphic Design: Jeison Rivera
* appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association
† appears courtesy of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
^ appears courtesy of United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829.
Reviews
“Audacious and quick-witted…Though the beautiful land i seek is driven by ache, it’s also never far from laughter, sometimes straight-up nuttiness.”
“Excellent!”
“Brightly thoughtful…both farcical and sobering and displays an absurdist streak that only reinforces its political roots.”
“Sincere and funny….playwright Matthew Barbot roots big questions about history, meaning, and legacy into the flawed and doubting characters standing before us.”