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Winter 2007-2008 The Seventh Annual Political Theatre Festival At Intermedia Arts In the true tradition of Latin American theatre, Teatro del Pueblo once again collaborates with Intermedia Arts, the Resource Center of the Americas, and the University of Minnesota to bring seven new plays to the stage that take a fresh look at the politics of identity among the Latino community here in the United States and abroad. Featuring: (All in English w/some Spanish, unless otherwise noted) Series A Schedule Thursday, February 14, 8pm (2 for 1 date night!) Saturday, February 16, 8pm Sunday, February 17, 2pm Friday, February 22, 8pm (ASL Interpreted performance) Sunday, February 24, 7pm (pay what you can) Thursday, February 28, 8pm *The following 3 shows will perform each date on the SERIES A schedule Out of Cordoba by Hector Roberts, Directed by Pedro Bayon: Issues between a father and son show how borders–real or imagined–affect every aspect of a family. For Mi ChiChi by Tere Martínez, Directed by Silvia Pontaza: (In Spanish w/some English) A lesson between student and teacher brings to light the interpersonal struggles of one young Latina. American Latino! by Dominic Orlando, Directed by Christina Akers: The triumphant return of popular reality show American Immigrant from 2007! This year’s show highlights perceptions on Latino identity through an interactive singing competition. Series B Schedule Friday, February 15, 8pm (pay what you can) Sunday, February 17, 7pm (pay what you can) Thursday, February 21, 8pm Saturday, February 23, 8pm Sunday, February 24, 2pm Sunday, March 2, 2pm *The following 4 shows will perform each date on the SERIES B schedule Hurricane In A Glass by Kimberly del Busto, Directed by Shannon C. Harman: Three generations of Cuban-American women struggle to preserve a lost culture after the family's matriarch designs a mental escape to Cuba through Alzheimer's disease. The Great All-Dominican Championship Playoff Game by Robin Rice Lichtig, Directed by Steve Moulds: The baseball game in which winning is literally life or death. A dramatization of the true story of Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo and his exploitation of a national obsession and young baseball rookie Satchel Paige. Variations on Mixed Generations by Eric Silva Brenneman, Directed by David Lind: Different takes on questions of identity heard far too often from a society that believes itself to be a culturally tolerant and sensitive melting pot. Mucho Latino! by Dominic Orlando, Directed by Brian Balcom: Join host Guapo Freddy in this exploration of Latino identity and the stereotypes that accompany this concept. An interactive comedic look at who knows more about “Latinos.” Series C Schedule Friday, February 29, 8pm Saturday, March 1, 8pm Rapsoda acclaimed Colombian performance group: An exquisite dance/performance piece that combines drama with visual art to depict the agony and pain of the people displaced by Colombia's internal war. Tickets: 3 chances to Pay-What-You-Can!*: Feb 15 at 8pm; Feb 17 & 24 at 7pm *$7 recommended donation, no reservations for Pay-What-You-Can *Opening night, Feb 14th special 2-for-1 date night! (includes opening night reception 6-8pm) Reservations: Call 612-871-4444 Info: Call 651-224-8806 or email info@teatrodelpueblo.org Track this year's Festival progress at: See a preview of American Latino! on February 6th at:
Vision-es New Works Series November 16 & 17, 2007 Fri-Sat at 7pm In English with some Spanish Includes semi-staged readings of new play Welcome to Welcomeville by Alberto Justiniano, and new musical comedy Mashed Monsters, book and lyrics by Christina Akers, music by Shirley Meir. Welcome to Welcomeville raises immigration issues through a look at a gated community and their interactions with local migrant workers. A socially charged play about struggles faced by illegal immigrants when their interests interfere with the needs and wants of well to do America. Directed by Steve Moulds With the talents of: Seth Patterson, Elena Giannetti, Yolanda Cotterall, and Joe Wiener as the detective Friday, November 16th @ 7pm ONLY!!! Mashed Monsters deals with vampire fop Hubert Draculberg and his interpersonal struggle with identity and the vampire stereotype. This musical explores classicism in a world dominated by monsters where certain social graces and expectations prove more valuable than others paralleling the world of humans. Directed by Shannon Harman With the talents of: Tom Emmott, Liv Roque, Amber Lee Olivier, Heidi Berg, John Zimmerman, and Jaime Hulgren as the dead pet rat Saturday, November 17th @ 7pm ONLY!!! $6 General Admission; Includes post show reception each night! At The St. Paul Conservatory/Lowry Lab Building 350 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN 55102 Tickets & Info: 651-225-8106 or tickets@teatrodelpueblo.org
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