A dramatic reading from Cuban playwright José Triana’s Palabras comunes (1979-86), translated by Joanne Pottlitzer as “Common Words.” Widely regarded as Triana’s most important work, “Common Words” is set in Cuba between 1894 and 1914, from the prelude of the Spanish-American War to the eve of World War I. Pottlitzer, a New York-based producer, director and translator who received an NEA fellowship to translate the play, will discuss her English version and the work’s ramifications today. A group of professional actors will read scenes from the play. With the collaboration of InterAmericas®.
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THE AMERICAS SOCIETY Park Ave. @ 68th St., NYC In English