Guest: Luis H. Francia teaches at New York University. He is the author of many books of poetry, essays, and history, including A History of the Philippines: From Indios Bravos to Filipinos. He is an online columnist for the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Luis H. Francia is the writer of the play The Strange Case of Citizen de la Cruz. Directed by Claro de los Reyes and Robert Thaxton-Stevenson. The play is a satire on dictatorship in the Philippines. It is being staged from Aug. 10-13 by The Atlantic Pacific Theatre. To watch online go to the Atlantic Pacific Theatre here.

About The Strange Case of Citizen de la Cruz

Set in an unspecified time in the Philippines, this political satire explores the phenomena of radical nationalism through the lens of Filipino politicians, house wives, military men, faith healers, and covert spies. A multidisciplinary, mixed-media production with elements of audience participation.

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