On this episode of OPEN Friday with Rhina Valentin, award-winning playwright Carmen Rivera Tirado reflects on the 30th anniversary of "La Gringa" and the future of Latino theater. Then, Nuyorican Books founder and children’s author Samantha Garcia-Sherpa discusses empowering youth through heritage-based storytelling. Last, but not least, Blue Pearl Theatrics founder Janelle Alexandria discusses independent theater and puts Rhina’s acting skills to the test in a holistic workshop. All this and more, only on BronxNet's OPEN.
OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.
