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Ana en el trópico
Anna in the Tropics
By Nilo Cruz (Cuba/USA)
Directed by José Carrasquillo
February 9 - March 4
“a storyteller of intricate craftsmanship and poetic power…”
– Miami Herald
The arrival of a lector at a 1920s cigar factory in Ybor City, Florida triggers a slow and profound transformation in the workers' lives. As the lector reads to them from a Russian novel by Tolstoy, hidden secrets and forbidden passions surface. The characters navigate a complex field of human emotions, creating a magical and stunning play.
GALA's production of Ana en el trópico is presented in Spanish with English surtitles. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. Don't miss the DC Premiere in Spanish of this Pulitzer Prize winning play!
Tickets: 202-234-7174, 1-800-494-8497or click here
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This Week: Check out 'Anna' on
The Washington Post's Backstage column!Look for a special interview with playwright Nilo Cruz
on Sunday's Style section.
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About the Director...
José Carrasquillo has directed numerous plays at GALA, including Lúcido, The True History of Coca-Cola in Mexico, Cita a Ciegas, El arquitecto y el emperador de Asiria and La Granada. This season, José has directed After the Fall at Theater J, Happy Days at WSC Avant Bard, and has played Don Quijote in GALita's Las aventuras de Don Quijote de La Mancha. Other credits include Anna in the Tropics and Marisol at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center; Jesus Hopped the "A" Train at Round House Theatre; Sueño at Olney Theatre Center for the Arts; and the world premiere of The Magic Rainforest at the Kennedy Center, among many others.
José Carrasquillo ha dirigido numerosas obras en GALA, entre ellas Lúcido, La verdadera historia de Coca-Cola en México, Cita a Ciegas, El arquitecto y el emperador de Asiria y La Granada. Esta temporada, José dirigió After the Fall en Theater J, Happy Days de Samuel Beckett en WSC Avant Bard, e hizo el papel de Don Quijote en Las aventuras de Don Quijote de La Mancha de GALita. Otros créditos incluyen Anna in the Tropics y Marisol en el Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center; Patient A en Freedom Stage; Jesus Hopped the "A" Train en Round House Theatre; Sueño en Olney Theatre Center for the Arts; y el estreno mundial de la obra The Magic Rainforest en el Kennedy Center, entre muchas otras.
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Don't Miss...
Noche de GALA
February 11 @ 8 pm
Tickets: $50 single, $90 couple, $15 subscriber
African Descendats-Guanabacoa Cuba
Photographs by R. Chile on exhibit at the Kreeger Art Walk
February 9 - March 4
For more information, visit www.galatheatre.org.
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GALA Co. Members in the Cast...
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Oscar Ceville (Juan Julián) is appearing in his seventh GALA production. His local credits include appearances with the World Bank Theatre Association, Scena Theatre, Teatro de la Luna and Synetic Theatre, among others. He received his theatrical training in Panama, where he performed professionally for many years.
Oscar Ceville (Juan Julián) participa en su séptima producción de GALA. Sus créditos locales incluyen actuaciones en World Bank Theatre Association, Scena Theatre, Teatro de la Luna y Synetic Theatre, entre otros. Oscar recibió su entrenamiento teatral en Panamá, donde se desempeñó profesionalmente como actor por muchos años.
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Monalisa Arias (Marela) is an actor, musician, and fight choreographer. She recently appeared at GALA in Divorciadas, evangélicas y vegetarianas. Her local credits include acting engagements at Rorschach Theatre, and Catalyst Theatre Company, among others. Monalisa received her training at The London Drama Academy, The College of William and Mary, and The Society of American Fight Directors.
Monalisa Arias (Marela) es una actriz, músico y coreógrafa de combate teatral. Recientemente actuó en GALA en la obra Divorciadas, evangélicas y vegetarianas. Sus créditos locales incluyen apariciones en Rorschach Theatre, Catalyst Theatre Company, entros otros. Monalisa recibió su entrenamiento en la Academia de Drama de Londres, The College of William and Mary, y The Society of American Fight Directors.
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Manolo Santalla (Cheché) was last seen at GALA in the critically acclaimed La cándida Eréndira. Other recent credits include performances at 1st Stage, Constellation Theatre Company, WSC Avant Bard and Musica Aperta, among others. Manolo has performed in classical, contemporary, and children's plays.
Manolo Santalla (Cheché) apareció recientemente en GALA en la aclamada producción La cándida Eréndira. Sus créditos recientes incluyen actuaciones en 1st Stage, Constellation Theatre Company, WSC Avant Bard y Musica Aperta, entre otros. Manolo ha trabajado en obras clásicas, contemporáneas y para niños.
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Hugo Medrano (Santiago) is the Founding Artistic Director of GALA. He has performed in and directed musicals, classical and contemporary plays in Argentina, Spain, Costa Rica, El Salvador, New York, Miami, and Washington. At GALA he has performed in numerous productions over the past 35 years, winning critical and popular acclaim. He received a BA in Theatre from Escuela de Teatro de La Plata. In Spain, Hugo performed in Madrid and studied at Teatro Estudio Madrid (TEM). He also directed and toured with his children’s theatre company.
Hugo Medrano (Santiago) es el fundador y Director Artístico de GALA. Ha dirigido y participado en musicales, obras clásicas y contemporáneas en Argentina, España, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nueva York, Miami y Washington. En GALA, ha participado en numerosas producciones durante los últimos 35 años, siendo aclamado por el público y los críticos. Hugo recibió su Maestría en Teatro en la Escuela de Teatro de La Plata. En España, Hugo estudió y actuó en el Teatro Estudio en Madrid, y también dirigió e hizo giras con su compañía de teatro para niños.
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