The Art of Anonymous Politics: A Playwright's Perspective

In the world of politics, labels are as common as oxygen. Republican, Democrat, Liberal, Conservative – these names have the power to unite and divide us. But what if we were to put these labels aside? Playwright Mario Correa explores this concept in his latest play, where the characters are simply referred to as 'N' and 'A'. Inspired by the relationship between Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Correa's play challenges the audience to look beyond the labels and see the people behind the politics.Correa's first foray into politics was as an aide for a Congresswoman named Connie Morella, a Republican who was also a liberal. By simply working for a Republican, Correa found himself labeled, and he soon realized the power of a name and the limitations of a label. This experience led him to write a play that encourages the audience to question their assumptions and to engage in meaningful conversations about politics. The play has already sparked interesting conversations, such as the encounter between Correa and a Trump-loving theater-geek. As we head into the political season, Correa's play serves as a reminder that there is more to politics than the labels we give ourselves and others. Maybe one day, our politics will be less prone to labels and name-calling, and we'll get back to a time when just hearing a person's name doesn't end a conversation.