| DCTheatreScene - Recommended
Alvarez embodies all of his characters with a loving physicality that is a joy to watch—moving with grace and ease, he channels his parents, Humberto and Chiqui, and other loved ones with irrepressible excitement. They are all right there in front of our eyes, talking to each other, assessing the situation, considering options, finding a way.
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Washington Post - Recommended
"...Alvarez’s saga doesn’t unfold in a straight line but digresses and loops back on itself. An ingratiating performer, Alvarez keeps his audience right with him. Near the end, he recaps the opening scene at double speed to pull the audience back to that moment when the sea, the darkness and the unknown loomed before the escapees. In some scenes, his enthusiasm and emotions, particularly when portraying his mother, are over the top for MetroStage’s cozy space. Mostly, though, he keeps you happily along for the trip."
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MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended
"... Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You! is an important, engaging and wonderful tribute to the experiences of just a few of the many people who have left their homes to come to the U.S. in search of freedom."
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