“I be the son of hardcore South Bronx Puerto Rican nationalists. An aguinaldo, bomba y plena, salsa, rumba singing actor-activist.”
This self-declaration opens celebrated poet, actor, singer, all around entertainer, and Pregones/PRTT ensemble member Flaco Navaja’s first full-length play. Part coming of age story, part love letter to salsa and The Bronx, Evolution of A Sonero delivers a testament to human resilience in a spirited concert theater tribute. Backed by five world-class Latinx musicians in the role of The Razor Blades band, Flaco Navaja draws from Héctor Lavoe, The Doors, KRS-1, and many humorous friends and family that shaped him.
Age Guidance: 15
Show Notes: No Intermission
Audience Advisory:
Performed in English and Spanish, for the first time with dual language supertitles. There will be no late seating.
Performance Schedule:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 7 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 3 PM
Music
The Razor Blades
Director
Jorge B. Merced
Written by
Flaco Navaja