Articles Tagged With: Karen Li

From East, Like The Sun at Rapid Lemon Productions

Reviews January 11, 2026 Chris Pence

author: Chris Pence

Perpetual Guests in Foreign Lands: From East, Like The Sun at Rapid Lemon Productions

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Written in 1883, Emma Lazarus’ The New Colossus has welcomed immigrants into The United States since being mounted inside the Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening The World) since 1903. From its inception, The United States has stood as a guiding light for disenfranchised immigrants,

alright, Sweet hearted at The Strand Theatre ???? Shealyn Jae Photography

alight, Sweet hearted at The Strand Theater

Reviews April 9, 2024 Lilou Von Kokoro

author: Lilou Von Kokoro

Friday night was cold, raw and blustery, but as I entered The Strand Theatre, I was warmly welcomed by Producer Elena Kostakis. I wasn’t sure what to expect but let me tell you— this was not just a performance; it was an experience. Interactive would be an understatement! To quote their program, “Welcome to the immersive production of alight, Sweet hearted.”

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Black Super Hero Magic Mama

Reviews April 1, 2022 Mike Zellhofer

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that teach us the greatest of lessons. Sometimes we see things and think that everyone sees the same thing. Sometimes we need our eyes opened, to understand our experiences may not be the same as others, even if we have just been part of the same event. Director Aladrian Wetzel makes those sometimes a reality in The Strand’s latest production, Black Super Hero Magic Mama,