Aibel

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The Isthmus: Stories from Mexico's Past, 1495-1995 2010

The theater's artistic director, Douglas Aibel, who was also part of the original "Flora" experience, recalled that first production.

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But Mr. Aibel also understands just how insular the theater community is, and he encourages artists to pursue other opportunities as well.

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Aficionados of folk art of the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico are already familiar with Arden Aibel Rothstein and Anya Lea ... read more book-reviews

The Isthmus: Stories from Mexico's Past, 1495-1995 by Bruce Stores 2010

"I just think it's at the very center at what we do," said the theater's longtime artistic director, Douglas Aibel.

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"Some of Nicky's other places have been far more free-form in subject and trajectory, and I love how compact this play is," Mr. Aibel said.

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Mr. Silver, already in his early 30s, was itching for a break into the industry when Mr. Aibel got a hold of his scripts.

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Even so, Mr. Aibel said he had to sit in on a few readings before he knew he wanted to produce "The Lyons," which tells the story of a family with intimacy disorders—a Silver staple.

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"This play, and much of Nicky's work, I think exemplifies the kind of art I'm interested in creating and producing," said Mr. Aibel, who helped launch the Vineyard in 1981.

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To that end, Mr. Silver's relationship with the Vineyard isn't an exclusive one, and Mr. Aibel has passed on plays he didn't think were right for the theater.

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