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troupe’s other productions.
Rather than ending with
a triumphant hero and a
happy song, it closes just
as the good guys prepare to
protest the fascist villain.
According to Field, the
show’s more somber, uncertain
fi nale refl ects the
country’s tumultuous political
climate.
“We are living in a terrible,
terrible time,” she said.
“People feel powerless.”
Nevertheless, the play
tries to keep things light
and jovial with a range of
fun Bossa Nova, hip-hop,
and classical choir music
performed by fi ve live musicians
— and audiences have
responded positively. During
its fi rst performance in
the Bronx, more than 100
spectators met the show
with a hearty round of applause,
Field said.
“They blew us kisses,”
she said.
“No Brainer, or the Solution
to Parasites” at the
Coney Island Boardwalk
(at the Boardwalk and W.
10th Street in Coney Island,
theaterforthenewcity). Aug.
16 at 6:30 p.m. Free.
At Maria Hernandez
Park (t Knickerbocker Avenue
and Starr Street in
Bushwick). Aug. 17 at 2 p.m.
At Sunset Park (at Sixth
Avenue and 44th Street in
Sunset Park). Aug. 24 at 2
p.m. Free.
TRAVELING TROUPE: Theater for the New City’s summer musical features a 28-person cast and a traveling stage complete with trap
doors. Jonathan Slaff
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