Basicilica @ the Cherry Lane Theatre, See It

I will start by encouraging you to see this show.  Because, what I have to say may seem derogatory.  The play itself has some mundane themes & much melodrama.  The young boy in Basicilica, Ray Garza,  dreams of escaping his small TX town.  Ray knows he doesn't fit in & like Belle, "wants so much more than this provincial life."  As in all small towns, especially TX, football rules, a guy "has to man up." Everyone is either related or knows everyone's business.  Football is like a religion in TX & religion is the other quest for glory.  The play is about the entire Garza family, Ray's younger sis, Mother, and Father, Joe.  Returning back into the fold is Father Gil.  Father Gil got out of dodge right out of high shool & has just returned from an 18 year hiatus as a man of the cloth.  This small town still has a few secrets that won't remain secret much longer.  These questions are asked repeatedly "are we good people?" and "have you ever wanted something different?"  The talent of the entire cast is not in question.  They are all outstanding in their roles, especially Joe Garza played brilliantly by Felix Solis.  Young Ray is played by Jake Cannavale, making his NY Theatre debut.  Expect to see more of this appealing actor.  In the audience was Jake's father, actor Bobby Cannavlae & actor/comedian Chris Rock.  Joe is right when he says, "Actions are what matters, not words."  It is the acting that carries the play into something extraordinary.  See it!