LA Times reviews ‘Dementia’
Theater review: ‘Dementia’ at Los Angeles Theatre Center May 14, 2010 | 11:00 am “It’s all about the exit, you know” is the keynote of “Dementia,” and what an enthralling finale its dying protagonist orchestrates. Evelina Fernández’s surreal dramedy about an AIDS-stricken stage director planning his own farewell party receives a stunning return engagement at Los Angeles Theatre Center. Meet... Read More
Joe Straw #9 Dementia Review
Saturday, May 8, 2010 Dementia – A Play by Evelina Fernandez By Joe Straw My wife, lying in a bed at County USC Medical Center and dying of cancer, was taken to the room. We knew what the room meant. And in spite the few short months of prayers and tears, they were taking us there. A decision had to be made. Coming in the next morning to tell her, she interrupted me and said they were looking in on her. The tile in the ceiling had... Read More
Dementia’s Playwright & Director Interview on ESPN 710 Radio
_______________________ AIRING NEXT WEEK, MAY 16, 2010 Latino Theater Company’s Jose Luis Valenzuela and Evelina Fernandez – “Dementia” “Dementia” is a play written by Evelina Fernandez. Directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela. Choreographed by Urbanie Lucero. Produced by Latino Theater Company at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, in its 320-seat Theatre 3, 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. This play has adult... Read More
‘Dementia’ Review | ACCESSIBLY LIVE OFF-LINE
DEMENTIA, a melodramatical play written by Evelina Fernandez about a dying man’s wish for his own “going away party” and the colleagues that are in attendance, opens at The Los Angeles Theater Center in downtown Los Angeles. Sal Lopez is Moises–better know to his circle of friends as just “Moe”. In his youth, he was a man of Mexican heritage that lived the lifestyle of east Los Angeles, embracing the Latino community... Read More
A Journey into “Dementia”
By Karina Castillo Evelina Fernandez’ tale of an AIDS stricken man and the impact the illness has on, not only him but his friends and family, is no less than thought provoking. Those who remember the 2002 workshop of Dementia, you will not be disapointed as Sal Lopez reprises his role as Moises, who spends the entirety of the play planning his ‘going away’ party. But this time he’s going away for good. The party is... Read More
LA WEEKLY’S NEW REVIEW GO DEMENTIA
Photo by Ed Krieger Anyone who survived the deadly HIV plague time of the ’80s, when the best and brightest of the arts community was virtually wiped out by the disease, can’t help but be moved by the pathos of playwright Evelina Fernández’s AIDS melodrama. And while the urgency of the play might have diminished somewhat in the intervening years of antiretroviral successes, director José Luis Valenzuela’s re-staging... Read More
Dementia Opening Night Fundraiser
For 25 years, the Latino Theater Company has demonstrated their commitment to creating and producing some of the most exciting Latino plays in Los Angeles. We personally invite you to celebrate our progress at the Opening Night Gala for Dementia, an award-winning revival written by Evelina Fernandez. Not only will this be an excellent night of entertainment, but all funds raised will support the Latino Theater Company’s vital work in the... Read More
