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the brief wondrous life of oscar wao

by marco antonio rodriguez
Based on the novel the brief wondrous life of oscar wao by Junot Díaz

Directed by wendy mateo
in goodman’s owen theatre

“I have heard from a reliable source that no Dominican male has ever died a virgin. I shall be the first.”

Oscar knows that a nerdy Dominican college freshman isn’t anyone’s idea of a romantic hero. But with the encouragement of his new roommate, Yunior, Oscar is going to give love another chance… and then another… and then another. There’s just one problem: a dark “fukú” has haunted his family for generations, following their epic journey from Santo Domingo to the USA. A vivid new stage adaptation based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Junot Díaz. 

Tickets are Free; reservations are required.

Most offerings in this year’s Festival contain mature themes. Please email literary@goodmantheatre.org for questions.

Saturday, December 14 at 7:30pm

SOLD OUT!

Limited availability; tickets are free but reservations are required.

 

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ARTISTS

Marco Antonio Rodriguez

Playwright

Wendy Mateo

Director

Rossmery Almonte

La Inca

Rinska Carrasco

Jenni / Ybon Pimentel / Trujillo Woman

Julissa Calderon

Lola

Lenin D’Anthony Izquierdo

Oscar

Yohanna Florentino

Beli

Adriel Irizarry

Yunior

Eddie Martinez

Man / Dionisio / Capitan / Goon

Neena Arndt

Reading Line Producer

Heather Lynn Gervasi

Literary Production Assistant

Yona Moises Olivares

Stage Directions

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