Jeffrey Lo and Christopher Oscar Pena, who grew up blocks apart in East San Jose, have collaborated on the play 'Malcriados,' which will be featured in staged readings at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's New Works Festival. The festival runs from August 12 to August 17 at Lucie Stern Theatre and includes significant events leading to potential productions by TheatreWorks. Lo noted the importance of their shared backgrounds, while Pena expressed excitement about finally being recognized in the Bay Area after writing for major theater cities.
Lo expressed that discovering their shared neighborhood was a fulfilling start to their collaboration, emphasizing the unique perspective they can offer on East San Jose, a region often characterized by unequal privilege.
Pena highlighted his long-standing commitment to representing his community, reflecting his joy in finally being recognized by the local theater scene after years of writing about Silicon Valley for audiences beyond the Bay Area.
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