BWW Review: Odalys Nanin Pays a Stellar Tribute to Frida Kahlo in FRIDA: STROKE OF PASSION
by Don Grigware
- Dec 12, 2017
Mexican born and bred Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a painter of enormous reknown, but more than that...actually, a true renaissance woman, as she left her mark on art. politics. and other aspects of humanity. Most of her painting emanated from Mexican folk art, and her very best are self-portraits in which she remarkably conveys a profound sense of female suffering. Onstage at the Macha Theatre from September 9 with two extensions through December 10, Odalys Nanin's riveting tribute to Kahlo entitled Frida: Stroke of Passion played to sold-out houses and proved a captivating piece of artistry due to its fine acting as well as outstanding writing and direction. Most fans of Frida Kahlo (Nanin) have read abou
