CULTUREMENTAL 2025

Christin Eve Cato’s new play -  O.K.! 
​ is a raucous, unflinching abortion comedy for a dying America—bold, hilarious, and deeply necessary. It dares to find laughter in the ashes, power in the punchlines, and healing in the chaos of collapsing institutions. Read the full review of this urgent and unforgettable theatrical rebellion here.

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¡O.K.!, la nueva obra de Christin Eve Cato,
es una comedia sobre el aborto, descarada y explosiva, para una América en decadencia:
atrevida, hilarante y profundamente necesaria. Se atreve a encontrar risas en las cenizas, poder en los chistes, y sanación en el caos de instituciones que se derrumban.
Lee la reseña completa de esta rebelión teatral, urgente e inolvidable, aquí.​
Our Culture is under siege. The National Endowment for the Arts, the lifeline for rural theaters, Indigenous storytellers, community murals, and so much more. faces total elimination in the 2026 federal budget. This isn’t about saving money; it’s about silencing voices. For less than the cost of a postage stamp per citizen, the NEA sustains the stories that define us, yet powerful forces are working to erase them. Who pays the price? Not the elite, but the marginalized, the towns, artists, and traditions that depend on this funding to survive. This is authoritarianism in slow motion, and it’s happening now. But we can stop it. Here’s how.
On the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride, Montserrat Mendez considers the shadow of collapsing ideals, where the boot of history presses hard against the throat of hope, Mendez asks: What do we do when the curtain falls not on tyranny, but on us? it's time to start rehearsing for a revolt. A reminder that theater, when it sweats and shouts and refuses to kneel, is the last flickering candle in the dark. The revolution isn’t coming. It’s here. And it demands we pick a side.
Read Here.
Marco Antonio Rodriguez’s Domino Effect cracks open America’s fragile promises with quiet devastation. A simple game becomes a seismic reckoning, of who belongs, who disappears, and what remains. Directed with electric intimacy by Mino Lora, this is theater that doesn’t just speak to the moment; it haunts you afterward.

Read the Review: HERE!  
CultureMental proudly sponsors Retro Production's Bettye and the Jockettes Spinning Records at the Holiday Inn for the Pulitzer Prize, highlighting WHER, America’s first all-female radio station, in 1956 Memphis. The play celebrates daring women, led by Bettye, who defy societal norms and challenge a male-dominated industry. With sharp humor, historical authenticity, and a reflection on cultural shifts, it honors trailblazers and embodies resilience, making it a compelling contender for this prestigious award. Read More about it HERE. 
Read the review of Lilith in Pisces, Drops in the Vase’s second and final production of their bold first season. The play explores themes of conformity and rebellion through its captivating performances and haunting atmosphere. With a striking sound design, evocative costumes, and a gripping narrative, Lilith in Pisces challenges audiences to confront what is lost when we suppress our true selves to survive, making a powerful statement about identity and defiance. Read all about it:  HERE!
I visited Luna Luna with two dear friends.  Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy was a breathtaking resurrection of a lost artistic wonder, transforming The Shed into a riotous playground of visionary creations from Basquiat, Haring, Dalí, Lichtenstein, and more. Though the exhibition closed on March 16, 2025, its legacy endures—a testament to the power of art to defy time, captivity, and silence. Read all about it HERE!