"What is remarkable about 'South' is just how familiar the story feels, even to those of us who have never gone through the immigration process...At the center is the radiant presence of Iriondo herself, an engaging performer with a flavorful story to tell. For those of us who live far away from family, it’s a bittersweet taste that is instantly recognizable."
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“The production...evokes the homey intimacy of Iriondo's wistful account, adorned with warm draperies, well-worn folksy throw rugs, and even a residential mailbox that offers the constant and hopeful anticipation of letters from home. For ninety minutes, the venue feels less like a club but a nostalgia-imbued living room.”
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“This is a story of a life universally lived by most people. There are no great tragedies or great traumas to overcome. There is only growing up, being cared for, and caring for others that makes for a life of belonging, an understanding of home, and an evening of warmth.”
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The delicious home-baked goods and the delightful homegrown songs give a homey feel to the immigrant story Iriondo is telling at the cabaret-style Huron Club downstairs at SoHo Playhouse. But there are two things to know about that story to best appreciate “South.” The songs drive the story, not the other way around. And Iriondo is not telling her own story, but that of a fictional character.
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“What’s missing from Iriondo’s songs, and from her narrative, is a specificity that would lift the material above the surface level...She has our attention, but she seems to be holding back what it felt like to live her story. Still, ‘South’ offers a pleasant diversion with a talented songstress.”
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