“Oedipus el Rey,” the new play at San Francisco’s Magic Theater, is a Chicano take on Sophocle’s ancient tale. Complete with a chorus of prison inmates, Oedipus’ journey takes him down California Highway 99. Also, we talk about the Marin Theater Company’s new play, “Sunlight,” which pits a liberal university president against the conservative dean of the law school. The play tackles loyalty, power and torture memos. We talk with the playwright and the artistic director of the company.
Guests:
Loretta Greco, artistic director of The Magic Theater
Luis Alfaro, playwright, 1997 MacArthur Genius recipient and writer of "Oedipus el Rey"
Jasson Minadakis, artistic director at the Marin Theater Company
Sharr White, playwright and writer of "Sunlight"
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