Hilton Als on the Visionary World of Alva Rogers
Briefly

Alva Rogers, a multitalented artist, stars in her new show "The Harlem Doll Palace," detailing a narrative about life and memory through the eyes of Aunt Len. Set in a Harlem brownstone, the production is a rich blend of storytelling, puppetry, and music, emphasizing Rogers' unique understanding of narrative due to her diverse experiences in the arts. Her character, Aunt Len, tends to a "dollection" of loving dolls that symbolize protection and life, illustrating Rogers' vision as a storyteller and creator.
As played by Rogers, Aunt Len conveys the wisdom of the artist as visionary... projecting through the musicality of her voice and her large, expressive eyes.
Rogers has always been a storyteller, using her experiences in the realms of acting and artistry to inform her own projects creatively.
Read at The New Yorker
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