Love is an Open Door at Hartford Stage’s Laughs in Spanish
Love is an Open Door at Hartford Stage’s Laughs in Spanish By David Pulvermacher Intern of the Connecticut Critic’s Circle Alexis Scheer’s Laughs in Spanish is a charismatic and heartwarming tale that explores the relationship between one’s culture and self-identity. Come along with Marianna as she navigates the complexity of the relationship with her mother while trying to salvage the premiere at her latest art gallery. The playwright discusses relevant topics of implicit bias, generational trauma, and representation of Hispanic and LGBTQ+ communities in a fun and engaging fashion. As the lights shine on the first moments of the stage, you’re welcomed with a loud and enraged “f–k” from art dealer Marianna (Stephanie Machado). The works for the Art Basel Festival have been robbed the morning of the exhibit’s opening. As Marianna tries to figure out what her next steps should be, her intern, Carolina (María Victoria Martínez), begs for an opportunity to showcas...