September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month! This is a month dedicated to celebrating Hispanic culture as well as highlighting Hispanic people, shows, and books created and produced by people of Hispanic heritage. My father is Mexican and my mother is Canadian. Growing up, I didn’t see many people who were mixed like…Continue Reading Ronin Reads: Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
Ronin Reads: “A Darker Shade of Magic”
“‘I’m not going to die,’ she said. ‘Not till I’ve seen it.’ ‘Seen what?’ Her smile widened. ‘Everything.’” -“A Darker Shade of Magic”, V.E. Schwab “A Darker Shade of Magic” by V.E. Schwab takes place in a world where there are four coexisting Londons (Red, White, Black, and Gray), in which each have a…Continue Reading Ronin Reads: “A Darker Shade of Magic”
“The Shadow Box” Sheds Light on Mortality
After a bitter loss at the Area One Act Play competition in Pharr, TX this past Friday, Taft Theatre gave a public performance of Michael Cristofer’s 1977 Pulitzer and Tony winning play, “The Shadow Box,” this Tuesday. Despite the loss, the production managed to go on beautifully and with the same enthusiasm that had the…Continue Reading “The Shadow Box” Sheds Light on Mortality
Ronin Reads: “This Woven Kingdom”
“This Woven Kingdom” is the first book in a new series written by Taherah Mafi. It is a Persian mythology fantasy book about a long-forgotten Jinn queen who is forced to hide as a servant and then crosses paths with a prince she’s destined to overthrow. However, conflict arises when love blurs the line between…Continue Reading Ronin Reads: “This Woven Kingdom”
“Encanto”: An Enchanting Evaluation
Disney’s “Encanto,” written by playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda who is known for his award winning pieces including “Hamilton,” “Bring it On: The Musical,” “In the Heights,” and many other hits, premiered in theaters and is rising in popularity. Directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush, this animated film was created with the help of Walt Disney…Continue Reading “Encanto”: An Enchanting Evaluation