{"product_id":"color-of-desirehurricane-two-plays-by-nilo-cruz-9781559364027","title":"Color of Desire\/Hurricane: Two Plays by Nilo Cruz","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe words of Nilo Cruz waft from the stage like a scented breeze. They sparkle and prickle and swirl, enveloping those who listen in both specific place and time . . . and in timeless passions that touch us all.--\u003ci\u003eThe Miami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the United States' most-produced Cuban American writers, Nilo Cruz employs his signature poetic imagery and vivid language to tender and humorous effect in this pair of his newest works. \u003ci\u003eThe Color of Desire\u003c\/i\u003e, set in 1960 Havana, revolves around a passionate romance between an American businessman and an out-of-work Cuban actress. As the relationship becomes a metaphor for their countries' ruptured love affair, Cruz artfully weds magical realism to a familial story that is touching, harrowing, and funny. In \u003ci\u003eHurricane\u003c\/i\u003e, a damaged family--a fire-and-brimstone missionary; his wife, who he saved in more than the spiritual sense; and their adopted son, who seems to have materialized from the ocean--face a shocking crisis when a hurricane ravages their Caribbean town. A celebration of humility, generosity, and kindness, Cruz's play explores the nature of identity, faith, and the redemptive power of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNilo Cruz\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning \u003ci\u003eAnna in the Tropics\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eA Park in Our House\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Bicycle Country\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDancing on Her Knees\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNight Train to Bolina\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTwo Sisters and a Piano\u003c\/i\u003e, and other works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Theatre Communications Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/03\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781559364027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.60d","brand":"Nilo Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42370553905333,"sku":"9781559364027","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_06601a85-521c-40cf-97d7-f8fd9daf3ced.jpg?v=1663040028","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/color-of-desirehurricane-two-plays-by-nilo-cruz-9781559364027","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}