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Theater

A son nurtures his parents' story

Jose Rivera's play is a celebration of commitment

''I wanted to tell this story for 10 years,'' Jose Rivera (above) says of his play inspired by his parents' marriage. Below: Monica Raymund and Elliot Villar rehearse. ''I wanted to tell this story for 10 years,'' Jose Rivera (above) says of his play inspired by his parents' marriage. Below: Monica Raymund and Elliot Villar rehearse. (Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff (above); eric antoniou)
By Megan Tench
Globe Staff / October 12, 2008

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It was a love story that began in the lush green landscape of Mia Flores, Puerto Rico, and was tested and strengthened through four decades. And even though the romance wasn't his, it has always fascinated playwright José Rivera. (Full article: 1273 words)

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