The world premiere of the riveting, romance play, “Masao and The Bronze Nightingale” will hold its final productions on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m., at CASA 0101 Theater, 2102 East 1st Street (at St. Louis Street) in the Boyle Heights district of Los Angeles.
Curated by Jimmy Centeno, Simmons’ work is a full display of the historical framework of his start in 1965 to the present day
After witnessing a murder and turning to the police, Deloris Van Cartier, a nightclub singer is placed under the witness protection program in the most unlikely place, a convent. After some opposition, Mother Superior agrees to allow Deloris into the convent for protection, under the condition she follows the rules. From Deloris Van Cartier to Sister Mary Clarence, she’s now expected to act as a nun, a behavior completely opposite of her usual flash and sass.