Water & Power

Water & Power, written single-handedly by one third of the premier Latino/Chicano comedy group Culture Clash (Richard Montoya to be exact) is an examination of the growing Latino political power in the city and the struggles that accompany such authority.

I was first introduced to Culture Clash in 2003 with their show Chavez Ravine. It was thoroughly entertaining and taught this mini-Angeleno-historian a thing or 2 about L.A.’s storied past. I vowed then and there to see everything they produced henceforth. If I believe in a product then I will support it through and through and Culture Clash is no exception.

Water & Power, although a dramatic piece and completely different from anything else they’ve produced, still has the classic CC stamp on it as Richard’s writing has a very distinct style. Seeing it for the second time last night, and already knowing the story, I was able to observe more and hear things I missed the first time around. I’ll refrain from a synopsis because a google search can provide numerous ones to choose from. Instead, I’ll say that Water & Power is a great step forward in spreading the fabulousness that is Richard Montoya, Herbert Siguenza and Ric Salinas.

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Comments

[george]

This show proves that there is great theatre in Los Angeles. If you miss it then it's your loss.