Fresh Eyes on La Ruta, part 2

Fresh Eyes on La Ruta, part 2

Within the Sand On the set of La Ruta, the sand encroaches from every side, a symbol of the constant, surrounding fear of daily life for the women of Juarez. “… the only thing between our beds and the desert is a thin layer of concrete.” The piles of sand in the...
Fresh Eyes on La Ruta, part 2

Fresh Eyes on La Ruta, part 1

Driven By the Wind Attending the table reading of La Ruta was a powerful experience, and there are many vivid scenes that linger in my mind. One scene in particular resonates with me for a variety of reasons. Though the stage direction was just read aloud, I could...