If political humor and queer people
of color consciousness had a baby, it would be the Beast Of Times. First off, I
made the decision to not read any descriptions of the play not wanting to spoil
anything. I only knew the genius herself, Adelina Anthony, wrote the play. Wanting
everyone to get the same experience I did, I will not spoil major parts. The progressive
play explored environmental and political issues through the characters of
animal kingdom. There were times where I cried from laughter and times where
the heart wrenching scenes would silence the audience.
Adelina’s character, an adorable
kitten, speaks about the need of focusing on the “natural law of nature, instead
of the arbitrary law of man.” I feel as though this quote really sums up the
play and the meaning that Adelina and D’Lo want the audience to capture. I left
the play feeling pain for those who have been victims to the arbitrary law of
man as well as a newfound desire to promote and restore the natural law of
nature.
During the Q&A, our very own
Stephanie Zendejas asked about the amount of research Adelina must have done to
portray such an honest depiction of issues regarding political, environmental,
and ethnicity. Adelina replied that the process took about a year and
everything she put into the play can be connected to an actual issue we have or
are experiencing today.
Hurry! The last set of shows are this weekend! Your last
chance to see it, don’t miss out!
-Katherine Batanero
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