Welcome to Arroyo's
by Kristoffer Diaz

"A sweet, loose-limbed shout out to Manhattan's Lower East Side…With a Greek chorus of DJs who 'mix' the play right in front of us, WELCOME shows that hip-hop can still goose mainstream theater instead of merely filling the diversity slot…The show's exuberant vibe becomes so infectious, it's easy to forget this is a story about two siblings recovering from the recent death of their only parent…In WELCOME TO ARROYO'S the playwright creates a space for all audiences, young or old, of any color, to kick back and play.“ —Los Angeles Times. ”Sometimes you can believe the hype…the play blends streetwise exuberance with deep melancholy undercurrents.“ —Time Out New York. ”A personal, charming, clever play with a hip-hop bent…this work demonstrates a genuinely honest voice, an energetic, playful theatricality…solid storytelling rooted in character. [Diaz is] an extremely welcome voice in American theater.“ —Variety. ”A geeky brilliance and an unexpected wave of rousing feminism lives at t"

— Newcity Stage