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Episode 8 - Anna in the Tropics by Nilo Cruz

Nathan Inzerillo and Nikki Jacobs Season 1 Episode 8

What's more important to you: QUANTITY or QUALITY? In 1929, A cigar-making, Cuban-American family in Ybor City, Florida must face the harsh realities that accompany this dilemma. In this episode, Nikki and Nathan break down Nilo Cruz's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Anna in the Tropics. (Published by Theatre Communications Group). Topics include: traditionalism vs modernization, evolving gender roles, and the power of literature to teach and to change.

*Co-host Nikki Jacobs wishes to acknowledge her mispronounciation of the character name PALOMO. Correct pronounciation: pah-LOH-moh.

Produced and hosted by Nathan Inzerillo and Nikki Jacobs.
Theme song written and performed by Nathan Inzerillo and Nikki Jacobs.

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