Jimmy Noriega looks to theatrical performance as a method for engaging the subject of “illegal” immigration and, in particular, the death of undocumented migrants. He argues that theatre can provide an avenue by which to generate both a private and public discourse that allows for a more nuanced and fair treatment of migrant death, which is especially significant in comparison to the representations offered by the typical media coverage. Rather than focus on several texts, this essay analyzes one play—14 by José Casas (2003)—and the ways it engages with mass migrant death and the myriad of responses to it.
Articles by Jimmy A. Noriega
Jimmy A. Noriega is Assistant Professor of Theatre at The College of Wooster. He has directed over 30 productions in English and Spanish, including invited performances in Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Israel, Romania, Canada, Belgium, and New York City. He is the recipient of the 2013 Elliott Hayes Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dramaturgy from the LMDA, the 2013-2014 ATHE/KCACTF Prize for Innovative Teaching, and the 2015 ASTR Collaborative Research Award.