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  • 1976-1977 | Inaugural Season
    LA FIACA In Spanish only July 23–29, 1976 By Ricardo Talesnick (Argentina) Producer and Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Janet Langon Designers: Paul Wahler (Set and Light Designer) Cast: Tesa Bridal (Marta), Luis Manrique (Néstor), Angela Huici (Madre), Tomás Pintado (Peralta), Carlos Cabrera (Jáuregui), Elio Sánchez (Balbiani) Production Staff: John Dorsey (Light Board Operator) and John Libby (Sound Board Operator) Venue: Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School HOMAGE TO NERUDA Fall 1977 Homenaje a Pablo Neruda: A bilingual celebration with poems, songs and dance. Venue: GALA’s original space in Adams Morgan, 2319 18th Street, NW
  • 1977-1978
    FLORES DE PAPEL Paper Flowers In Spanish and English on alternate nights January 14–February 5, 1978 By Egon Wolff (Chile) Commissioned English translation by Egla Morales Blouin Producer and Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Teresa Gottlieb Designers: Hugo Medrano (Set Design), Carlos Bañales (Sound Design), Kim Peter Kovac (Light Design) Cast (Spanish): Egla Morales Blouin (Eva) and Diego Zúñiga (El Merluza) (English): Gay Hammerman (Eva) and Diego Zúñiga (El Merluza) Production Staff: Enrique Bañales, Carlos Zavala and Salvador Pineda (Set Construction), Nelson Lorenzo (Properties), Julia Brossman (Paper Folding), Marcelo Montesinos (Poster Design), and Ceil Kovac (Sketches) LA AGONIA DEL DIFUNTO The Death-Rattle of Don Tino In Spanish and English on alternate nights May 20–June 18, 1978 By Esteban Navajas Cortes (Colombia) Commissioned English adaptation and translation by Raúl Rizik Producer: Hugo Medrano Directors: Enisberto Jaraba-Pardo (Spanish version); Raúl Rizik (English version) Designers: Carlos Bañales (Sound Design), Kim Kovac (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Costume and Set Designs) Spanish Cast: Teresa Gottlieb (Doña Carmen), Teresa Díaz (Nora Otilia), Nelson Lorenzo (Benigno Sampués), Raúl Rizik (Don Agustino) English Cast: Gayana Jurkevich (Doña Carmen), Adeline Domingo (Nora Otilia), Ricardo Gaetjens (Benigno Sampués), Brian Hemmingsen (Don Agustino) Production Staff: Brian Hemmingsen (Carpenter), Naúl Ojeda (Poster Design), Rebecca Medrano (Advertising)
  • 1978-1979
    LA NOCHE DE LOS ASESINOS Night of the Assassins GALAXY Production (Boston) In Spanish and English on separate productions November 10–26, 1978 By José Triana (Cuba) Director: Gabriel García Assistant Director: Joanna Hefferen Cast: Gabriel Garcia (Lalo), Ho Ferreira (Cuca), Teresa Brito (Beba) EL FABRICANTE DE DEUDAS The Debt Builder In Spanish and English on alternate nights March 9–April 1, 1979 By Sebastián Salazar Bondy (Perú) Prologue based on “El Perú: Retrato de un país adolescente” by Luis A. Sanchez Commissioned English translation by Raúl N. Rizik Producer and Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Barbary Baer Designers: Carlos Bañales (Light & Sound Designs), Mateo Holsen (Original Music), Hugo Medrano (Set Design), Francisco López (Comics Design) Cast: Luis Manrique (Luciano Obedot), Rebecca Read (Pitusa Obedot), Alicia Neiman (Socorro Pinzónde Obedot), Oscar Ordenes (Cash and Sagarra), Nelson Lorenzo (Jacinto), Richard Gaetjens (Angel Castro), Raúl Rizik (Ahumada, Santizo and Obeso), Marcel Bouquet (Marqués de Rondevieux), Sandra Carvajal (Godofreda), Herminia Parra (Jobita), Hugo Medrano (Jerome Pernaud) Production Staff: Enrique Bañales (Set Construction), Marisa F. Ecija (Light Crew), Luis Velasco (Hair), Oscar Discetta (Tailor), León Bolaños (Poster Design), Lisa Minichiello (Backstage Manager), Joseph Klipple (Slides) DE NUESTRAS MUJERES About Our Women A bilingual presentation of Latin American poetry Selected poetry by: Santa Teresa de Jesús, Sor Juan Inés de la Cruz, Alfonsina Storni, Juana de Ibarbourou, Gabriela Mistral, Idea Vilariño, Irma Astorga, etc. Adapted, translated and directed by Egla Morales Blouin Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Richard Gaetjens Designers: Delphy Vaznaugh (Projections), Hugo Medrano (Sest Design & Costume Design), Carlos Bañales (Sound Design), Kim Peter Kovac (Light Design) Cast: Delphy Vaznaugh, Gayana Jurkevich, Alida Yath-Cruces, Diva Ponti, Herminia Parra, Carmen Morales Deeny, Jane E. Shore, Sylvia López Calleja, Marta Chacón, Egla Morales Blouin, Fred Strebe (Flute) Production Staff: Enrique Bañales (Lighting Assistant), David Beyl (Light Board Operator), Kim Peter Kovac (Master Carpenter), Ramón Juarbe (Costume Asistente), Luis Velasco (Hair Stylist) THE MASSES ARE ASSES A Staged Reading Co-produced with the 8th Source Theatre Festival By Pedro Pietri Director: Abel López Cast: Sylecia Janutolo, Chuck Lippman FEDERICO, GRACIA Y CALOR Bilingual May 10–27, 1979 Poems, songs and dramatic scenes by Federico García Lorca (Spain) Narrative Text by Rafael Supervía Producer and Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Teresa Valaer Musical Director: Paco de Málaga Piano and Flute: June Starke Designers: Hugo Medrano (Costumes and Set Design), Carlos Bañales (Light Design) Cast: Hugo Medrano, Oscar Ordenes, José Luis R. Velasco, Adlin Domingo, Herminia Parra, and Mara Odette Production Staff: Javier Domingo & Jose Luis R. Velasco (Production Assistants), Naúl Ojeda (Art & Poster Design), Jose Luis R. Velasco (Makeup & Hair), Marisa F. Ecija (Light & Set Construction), Ana Martinez (Flamenco Consultant), Raoul Rizik and Macarena Serrano (Publicity) JUAN VALENTIN - IN CONCERT May 2, 1979 An evening with Puerto Rican singer Juan Valentin and his songs and those from the Latin American repertoire. Director: Steve Gray SAVERIO EL CRUEL Saverio, the Cruel Saverio, el cruel In Spanish and English, on alternate nights June 7–23, 1979 Inspired by the play of the same name by Roberto Arlt (Argentina) English translation by Laura Eastman and Gabriel García Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Gabriel García Stage Manager: Adriana Gutierrez Designers: Carlos Bañales (Light Design) Cast: Raul Rizik (Saverio), Marcel Bouquet (Juan), Adlin Domingo (Luisa), Rebecca Read (Simone), Marisa F. Ecija (Niño con flauta), Gayana Jurkevich (Susana), and Guillermo Labarca (Pedro) Production Staff: Daniel Doura (Vocal Coach), Naúl Ojeda (Poster Design), Julie Wiatt and Joseph Klipple (Photography), Raoul Rizik (Publicity) Venue: Unitarian All Souls Church
  • 1979-1980
    THE ALTERNATIVE La Alternativa In English only December 8-17, 1978 By Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones) (United States) Director: Arnett Holloway LATIN AMERICA: AN EMERGING REALITY September 1–28, 1979 An exhibition that provided an overview of Latin America through a variety of artistic disciplines. Sponsored by the General Services Administration and National Archives and Record Service for the 1979 National Hispanic Heritage Week at the General Services Administration’s Exhibit Lobby, F Street, NW (between 18th and 19th Streets, NW) Photography: The Nicaraguan scene by Marcelo Montecino (Chile) Faces of Central America by Francisco Alvarado (Honduras) Struggle in the Southern Cone, From the Institute of Policy Studies Collection Ceramics, Handicrafts, and musical instruments: Several pieces from the private collection of Carlos Martinez Vidal (Argentina) Arpilleras of Chile (Patchwork Appliques): From the private collection of Isabel Allende (Chile) Woodcuts and Poster Design by Naúl Ojeda Exhibit Coordinators: Enrique Bañales, Daniel Jacobson, Hugo Medrano, Rebecca Read El SI DE LAS NIÑAS When Young Girls Say Yes In Spanish only November 9–December 9, 1979 By Leandro Fernandez de Moratín (Spain) Producer & Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Daniel Jacobson Designers: Carlos Bañales (Light & Sound Design), Hugo Medrano (Set & Costume Designs) Cast: Raúl N. Rizik (Simón), José M. Guerricagoitia (Don Diego), Laly Anker (Doña Irene), Sara Monnerat (Doña Francisca, Paquita), María McCormick (Rita), José Luis R. Velasco (Calamocha), Manolo Santalla (Don Carlos) Production Staff: Miranda Kreisberg (Backstage manager), Ruth Pettus (Scenic paint), José Luis R. Velasco (Hair), Oscar Ordenes (Language Consultant), Joseph Klipple (Photographer) LAS MONJAS The Nuns In Spanish and English on alternate nights August 21-September 28, 1980 By Eduardo Manet (Cuba) Producer and Director: Hugo Medrano Designers: Carlos Bañales (Light & Sound Design) and Hugo Medrano (Set & Costume Design) Cast: Spanish: José Luis R. Velasco, Richard Gaetjens, Carlos Gonzalez, Manolo Santalla, and Laly Anker; English: Richard Gaetjens, Carlos Gonzalez, Manolo Santalla ¿A QUE JUGAMOS? What Should We Play? Productions in Spanish and English April 11–27, 1980 By Carlos Gorostiza (Argentina) English translation by GALA’s Translation Committee* presided by Dr. Myriam Davis Producer and Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Egla Morales Blouin Stage Manager: Susan Carr Designers: leb (Set Design), Paul Davis (Original Piano Music), mbc (Lights & Sound. Cast: Miranda Kreisberg (Chony), Guillermo Labarca (Cacho), Luis Manrique (Federico), Alicia Neiman (Leonor) (Rebecca Read in the English production), and Hugo Medrano (Pasco) Production Staff: Ana María Aignasse, Fred Gluecksmann and Eduardo Jacobson (Set Construction), Kent Minichiello and Joseph Klipple (Photography) GALA’s Translation committee members: Paul Davis, Mary Lou Hoelscher, Daniel Lecuona, Sarah Monnerat, Rebecca Read
  • 1980-1981
    HABLEMOS A CALZON QUITAO Cheeks In Spanish and English on alternate nights January 29–March 22, 1981 By Guillermo Gentile (Argentina) Adapted English translation by Ricardo Matamoros Producer and Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Nelson Lorenzo Designers: Carlos Bañales (Light & Sound Design) and Hugo Medrano (Set Design) Cast: Richard Gaetjens (Juan), Guillermo Labarca (Martin) and Manolo Santalla (Father) Production Staff: Mike Tivoli and Carolyn Campbell (Carpenters), Luis R. Velasco (Hair), Kent Minichiello (Photography) TRES MARIAS Y UNA ROSA Taller de Investigación Teatral (TIT) In Spanish only March 26-29, 1981 By David Benavente and TIT Producer: David Benavente Director: Raúl Osorio Assistant Director: Rebecca Ghigliotto Stage Manager: Claudio Pueller Designers: Ramón López (Set & Light Designs), Manola Muñoz, María Uribe, María Cornejo and Sonia Riquelme (Tapestry Designs), Patricio Solovera (Music) Cast: Luz Jiménez (Maruja), Loreto Valenzuela (María Ester), Miriam Palacios (María Luisa) y Soledad Alonso (Rosa) Production Staff: Carlos Cabeza (Light Technician), Alejo Carrasco (Master Carpenter), Mary Ann Streeter (Program and Flyer Design),Ramón López (Photography) ROMANCERO SECRETO DE UN CASTO VARON The Secret Romance of a Chaste Gentleman In Spanish only April 16–May 31, 1981 By Antonio Martinez Ballesteros (Spain) Producer and Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Nelson Lorenzo Designers: Carlos Bañales (Light & Sound Design), Hugo Medrano (Set Design), Julio Cruz (Costume Design), and Joseph Klipple (Slides & Photos) Cast: Hugo Medrano (Conde Ordoño), Leonor Chaves (Moriana), Antonio Salvador (Don Bermudo de Simancas), José Luis R. Velasco (Pregonero), Abel López (Soldado), Madelain Romero (Roxana), María McCormick (Lambra), Laly Anker (Doña Urraca), Herminia Parra (Doña Brunequilda), Noel Carvajal (Don Gundemaro) Understudies: Manolo Santalla (Pregonero) and Edna Migliazo (Lambra) Production Staff: Mike Tivoli (Set Construction), Dan Loveless and Ozey Thorpe (Costume Assistants), Jose L. Rodriguez Velasco (Hair & Makeup), Carolyn Campbell (Technical Assistant), and Ricardo Denegri (Program & Poster Design) PEQUEÑOS ANIMALES ABATDOS September Tarot In Spanish & English on alternate nights July 9–August 9, 1981 By Alejandro Sieveking (Chile) Commissioned English translation by Rebecca Read and Hugo Medrano Director: Fred Lee Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Fred Lee Assistant Director: Alegría Quintana Stage Manager: Amir Keshvari Designers: Gary Floyd (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Set Design), Carlos Bañales (Sound Design), and Julio Cruz (Costume Design) Cast: James Ferrer (Felipe), Leonor Chaves (Nancy), Pelusa (María McCormick), Frank Sherman (Grandfather-English), Hugo Medrano (Grandfather- Spanish), Felisa Kazen (Grandmother), Erik Murray (Willy), Diego Zuñiga (El Merluza, The Hake) Production Staff: Mike Tivoli (Set Construction), Antonio Maldonado (Light Board Operator), Carolyn Campbell (Sound Board Operator), Oscar García (Makeup), Ricardo Denegri (Poster Design)
  • 1982-1983
    CONTIGO, PAN Y CEBOLLA Rice and Beans, and You In Spanish only January 14–February 28, 1982 By Héctor Quintero (Cuba) Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Eduardo Assistant Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Raimundo Rubio Huidobro Designers: Carlos Bañales (Light & Soud Design), Hugo Medrano (Set Design), and Elizabeth Bergman (Costume Design) Cast: Amelia Fernandez (Fefa), Madelaine Romero Fresneda (Lala), Leonor Cháves (Lalita), Juan Manuel Gonzalez (Anselmo), Oscar García (Anselmito), Patricia Rosell (Fermina), Pepe (Richard Gaetjens), and Nelson Lorenzo (Alfredo) Taped Voices: Marcelo Fernandez, Violeta Bellamy, Manolo Santalla Understudies: Manolo Santalla and Francisco Ojeda Production Staff: Carlos Gonzalez (Set Construction), Ruff & Ready (Furniture), Bonnie Atwater (Flag), Ricardo Denegri (Poster & Program Design) and Joseph Dor (Photography) EL RITUAL DEL LA SALAMANDRA The Salamander’s Ritual In Spanish and English on alternate nights March 18–May 2, 1982 By Hugo Argüelles (México) Winner of Mexico’s Best Play 1981 Commissioned English translation by Nena Terrell Producer and Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Raimundo Rubio Huidobro Designers: Hugo Medrano (Set & Costume Design), Carlos Bañales (Lights & Sound Design), and Ana Seez (Makeup) Cast: Leonor Chaves (Luisa), Richard Gaetjens (Antonio), José Angel García (Mauricio) (Jack Wilbern- English), Claudia Dammert (Evilia), Laly Anker (Ursula-Spanish), Helen Olney (Ursula-English) Production Staff: Carlos Gonzalez (Set Construction), Liliana Mercenario (Poster & Program Design), and Joseph Dor (Photography) ÉXITO June 11–August 2, 1982 Bilingual excerpts from works of Latin American writers adapted for the stage, and original scenes by the company. Texts selected from: “Haciendo Cola/Standing In Line” by Pedro Saad Herrería (Ecuador); “USA que teusa/USA Uses You” and “Era martes/It was Tuesday” by Raúl Pérez Torres (Ecuador); “Noviembre y un poco de hierba/November and A Little Bit of Grass” by Antonio Gala (Spain) and “A manuscript” by the Cuban exile Pedro Bovi-Guerra Translated and adapted by Hugo Medrano and Abel López Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Designers: Michael Henderson (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Costumes and Set Design) Cast: Leonor Chavez (Lucy), Hugo Medrano (Juan), Nelson Lorenzo (Rafael), Candace Smith (Candi), Laly Anker (María), José Antonio Melián (Gilberto) Production Staff: Jackie Morgan (Light Technician), Reginald Colbert (Sound Engineer), Leonard Faina (Program & Poster Design), Joseph Klipple (Photography) Venue: All Souls Unitarian Church (16th & Harvard Streets, NW)
  • 1983-1984
    EL SECUESTRO The Kidnapping In Spanish and English on alternate nights January 5–February 12, 1984* By Mario Diament (Argentina) English translation by Marcia Coburn Wellsworth Producer and Director: Hugo Medr Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Candace Smith Designers: Hugo Medrano (Set and Costume Design), and Kim Kovac (Light Design) Cast: Raoul N. Rizik (Emilio Morel), Leonor Chaves (Leo), and Richard Gaetjens (Martin) Production Staff: Reginald Colbert (Sound Engineer), Joseph Dor (Photography), María Paz Salcedo (Graphic Design) Venue: GALA Theatre at the Lansburgh Cultural Center (421 8th Street, NW) *Also presented at Joseph Papp’s FESTIVAL LATINO EN NUEVA YORK on August 11, 1984 at the Public Theatre (Martinson Hall) TAMOS AÍ – IT’S SHOW TIME IN RIO! An original musical written, choreographed and directed by Sylvia Martins Selected composers included: Vinicius de Moraes, Chico Buarque, Caetano Beloso, Edu Lobo, Milton Nascimento, Tom Jobin Producer: Hugo Medrano Musical Director: M. B. Colbert, Jr. (Piano) Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Richard Gaetjens Designers: Hugo Medrano (Costume and Set Design), Michael Henderson (Light Design) Musicians: Oteil Burbridge (Bass), Lewis Cotton (Guitar), María E. (Brix) Breyer (Drums), Michael E. Horton (Wind instruments), Ivan A. Sargent (Drums) Dancers: Thomas Bell, Larry Purifory, Eva Miller, Kimberly Konczal (Dance Captain). Actors: Gil Pimentel (Pierrot), Richard Gaetjens (The Director). Featured Artists: Lucia Eloi (Sambista/singer), Penha e Tião (Sambistas) and Delmario (Symbol of Carnaval) Production Staff: María Paz Salcedo (Graphic design), Donna Debow (Window design) and Joseph Dor (Photography)
  • 1984-1985
    THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA La Casa de Bernarda Alba In English October 18–November 11, 1984* By Federico García Lorca (Spain) Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Designers: Hugo Medrano (Set Design), Deirdre Lavrakas (Light Design), Xenie Brown (Costume Design) Cast: Jewell Robinson (Bernarda), Sylecia Janutolo (Adela), Karen Roper (Angustias), Leonor Chaves (Martirio), Laura Giannarelli (Magdalena), Janet Antonelli (Amelia), Ramona Rhoades (María Josefa), Joan Kelley (Poncia), Ethel Minor (Servant) Dancers: Natalia Monteleón, Estefania Neira, Esteban Quintero Singer and Guitar: Manolo Rocca Production Staff: Alberto Villatoro (Carpenter) *Also presented at the Joseph Papp’s FESTIVAL LATINO DE NUEVA YORK on August 10, 1985 at the Public Theatre THE KNIGHT FROM OLMEDO El Caballero de Olmedo In English only May 9–June 9, 1985 By Lope de Vega (Spain) English translation by Jill Booty Producers: Abel López & Hugo Medrano Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Lisa Ann Walter Designers: Kim Peter Kovac (Light Design), Cheryl Brand (Costume Design), Hugo Medrano (Set & Sound Design) Cast: Ramona Rhoades* (Fabia), Chuck Lipman (Tello), Michael Chavan (Alonso), Leonor Chaves (Ines), Laura Giannarelli (Leonor), Lisa Ann Walter (Ana), Mark Mendez (Fernando), David Dennis (Don Pedro), Michael Bellafiore (King Juan II), Matt Walker (Constable), Karen Roper (Figure/Peasant), and Richard Gaetjens (Mendo) Production Staff: Aurore Bleck (Wardrobe Mistress), Kim Peter Kovac (Master Electrician), Antonio Castro (Master Carpenter), Reginald Colbert (Sound Engineer), Richard Gaetjens (Sound Technician), Michael Morris (Light Board Operator), Eileen Kelly, Deirdre Lavrakas, Chris Hurt and Tom Lavrakas (Light Crew), Emma Rodriguez (Photography) Nominations & Awards: Ramona Rhodes (Oustanding Lead Actress) - Nominated VERANO 85 – A WEEKEND OF LATINO STARS A co-presentation with Joe Papp’s FESTIVAL LATINO EN NUEVA YORK August 16-18, 1985 WILSON PICO & SUSANA REYES (Ecuador) The Elements of Love and Anger (Dance) August 16, 1985 SUSANA ALEXANDER (Mexico) Si Me Permiten Hablar/If You Allow Me to Speak (Theater) August 17, 1985 MARILINA ROSS (Argentina) “Soles” (Music) August 18, 1985
  • 1985-1986
    LA FIACA In Spanish only April 3–27, 1986 By Ricardo Talesnik (Argentina) Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Barbara Simon Stage Manager: Glenda Gutierrez Designers: Tara Underwood (Light Design) and Hugo Medrano (Set and Sound Design) Cast: Mario Marcel (Néstor), Susana Agostini (Marta), Alicia Araujo (Madre), Hugo Gutierrez-Vega (Peralta), Mercedes Antesana (Señorita Jáuregui), Pablo Rodriguez Echevarría (Balbiani) Production Staff: Daniel E. Jacobson (Technical director/Sound & Lights operator), José T. Díaz (Set Construction), José Ellauri (Program and Poster Design), Eduardo Ramirez (Graphics), and Emma Rodriguez (Photography) A VOLUNTEER ARMY October 2, 1986 An “Archives Alive” Staged Reading By Theda O. Henle (USA) Director: Abel López Cast: Steve Grad, Bob Wenz, Brian Deenihan, Hans Bachmann, Dominic Lonardo, Bill Reeves, Don Myers, Arthur Burditt, Tim Caggiano. Presented by the Writer’s Center, the National Archives, and GALA at the Bethesda First Baptist EXTRAÑO JUGUETE The Toys In Spanish and English on alternate weekends July 25–August 24, 1987 By Susana Torres Molina (Argentina) Translation by Rodney Karl Reading & Susan Meyer Adaptation by Maureen Pratt & Dr. Miriam Davis Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Glenda Gutierrez Stage Manager: Timothea Howard Designers: Hugo Medrano (Set & Costume Design), Susan Munson (Light Design), Carlos Bañales (Sound) Cast: Leonor Chaves (Perla), Claudia Dammert (Angela), Hugo Medrano (Maggi-Spanish), Vincent Brown (Maggi-English) Production Staff: Thomas Simpson (Master Electrician), Carlos Rojas and Michael Morris (Set Construction), Timothea Howard (Light and Sound Boards Operator), Hugo Medrano (Graphics)
  • 1986-1987
    LOS SOLES TRUNCOS The Fanlights In Spanish and English on alternate nights February 6–March 8, 1987 By Rene Marquez (Puerto Rico) English translation by Richard John Wizell Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Directors: Susana Specter (Spanish); Tim Caggiano (English) Stage Manager: Tanya Harris Designers: Chick Vaughn (Set Design), Susan Landess (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Costume Design) Cast: Susana Agostini (Inés), Karen Roper (Inés-English), Laly Anker (Emilia), Ramona Rhoades (Emilia-English), Leonor Chaves (Hortensia) Production Staff: Susan Landess (Master Electrician), Adam Phillips, Michael Bellafiore, Timothea Howard, Mark Mendez and Mario Marcel (Set Construction), Flor de María Gutierrez (Light Board Operator), J. Pérez (Sound Operator), José McMurray (Sound Engineer), Chuck Lippman (Makeup), Michael Reilly (Wigs), James Wolf (Graphics) SINNERS CAN STAND, TOO April 7, 1987 A Staged Reading as part of the Arhives Alive By June Willenz (USA) Director: Abel López Cast: Jack Wilbern, Alex Webb, Michael Bellafiore, Jim Byrne, Tom Howell, Jennifer Ashburn Presented at the National Arhives in collaboration with the Arhives and The Writers Center ¡VARON, PA’ QUERERTE MUCHO! Loving That Man of Mine! A Series of Two Comedies April 29–May 31, 1987 A OTRA COSA MARIPOSA Sayonara, Baby In Spanish and English on alternate nights By Susana Torres Molina (Argentina) Producers: Abel López and Hugo Medrano Director: Hugo Medrano Designers: Hugo Medrano (Set & Sound Design), John J. McCarthy (Light Design) Cast: Spanish: Susana Agostini, Alicia Neiman, Susana Specter, Alicia Araujo English: Sylecia Janutolo, Karen Roper, Judith Z. Miller, Lynnie Raybuck MATATANGOS* In Spanish only By Marco Antonio de la Parra (Chile) Producer: Abel López Directors: Abel López and Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Jorge Oliver Stage Manager: Anna Pérez Designers: John J. McCarthy (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Set & Sound Design), Jorge Pereyra (Choreography) Cast: Mario Marcel (Uno), Hugo Medrano (Dos), Yayo Grassi (Tres) Production Staff: Cheryl Woods (Backstage Manager), Antonio Castro and José T. Díaz (Set Construction), Juan Manuel Soaje (Light Board Operator), Luis Bernal (Sound Board Oerator), Reginald Colbert (Sound Engineer) *Also presented at The Kennedy Center (Terrace Theatre) as part of “Washington Front and Center” on September 26, 1987, and the First Festival de Teatro por la Paz in San José (Costa Rica), November 1989
  • 1987-1988
    THE BONDS OF INTEREST Los Intereses Creados In English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation February 25–March 27, 1988 By Jacinto Benavente (Spain) English translation by John Garret Underhill Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Timothea Howard Designers: John McCarthy (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Set Design, Regula Schmid (Costume Design) Cast: Jim Scott (Leander), Carlos Juan Gonzalez (Crispín), Charles Lippman (Innkeeper), Carlos Sandoval (Servant/Secretary), J. Klinger (Harlequin), Albert S. Denis (Captain), Jewell Robinson (Doña Sirena), Hilary Kacser (Columbine), Caitlin O’Neill (Laura), Joan Kasarda (Risela), Louis Levy (Polichinelle), Constance Fowlkes (Wife of Polichinelle), Jessica Ferris (Sylvia), Norman Seltzer (Pantaloon), David Rothman (Doctor) Production Staff: Anna Perez (Floor Manager), Cheryl Woods (Backstage), John Cannole (Scenery), Kris Stotz, Aurore Black and Yayo Grassi (Set Construction), Bradlee W. Sabelli (Scenic Backdrop), Juan Manuel Soaje (Light Board Operator), Luis Bernal (Sound Board Operator), Regula Schmidd (Program & Flyer Design) IK DIETRIK FON March 13, 1998 A puzzle for a solo performer. Written and performed by Martín Zapata (México) Supported by the Office of Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Mexico OFICIO DE HOMBRES A Man’s Trade In Spanish only May 20–June 19, 1988 By Andrés Morris (Honduras) Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Jorge Oliver Stage Manager: Bienvenido Martinez Designers: John McCarthy (Lights), Deborah Thomas (Set) and Regula Schmid (Costumes) Cast: Hugo Medrano (Lidgardo), Alicia Araujo (Orquídea), Marco Sanchez (El Ñato), Yayo Grassi (Albert), Mario Marcel (Chema), Adriana Arriagada (Lisette), Nancy March (Flor de Pascua) Production Staff: Juan Manuel Soaje (Sound & Light Board Operator), Jaime Fernandez (Program & Poster Design), Sharon Farmer (Photography)
  • 1988-1989
    LA ZAPATERA PRODIGIOSA The Shoemaker’s Prodigious Wife In Spanish only October 21–November 20, 1988 By Federico García Lorca (Spain) Producers: Abel López and Hugo Medrano Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Glenda Gutierrez Designers: Deborah Thomas (Set Design), John J. McCarthy (Light Design), Regula Schmid (Costume Design), and Joana del Río (Choreography) Cast: Yayo Grassi (El Autor), Cornelia Cody (Zapatera), Oskar Morán (El Niño), Mario Marcel (Zapatero), Joana del Río (Maja con abanico rosa/Vecina verde), María Luisa Sperling (Vecina morada), Alicia Araujo (Vecina roja), Adriana Arriagada (Hija de vecina roja), Elba Laíno (Beata 2/Vecina amarilla), Luis Manrique (Alcalde), Erwin Flores (Don Mirlo), Edgar Arellano (Mozo de la faja), Ada Morán (Beata 1/Vecina azul), Roslin Arington (Vecina azul/Vecina negra), Bienvenido Martinez (Mozo del sombrero), E. Alejandro Joseph (Hombre de la flauta), and Marcela Marcel (Niño pescador) Production Staff: Mark Hawkridge (Set Construction), Caridad Plata (Seamstress), Juan Manuel Soaje (Light Board Operator), Luis Bernal and Enrique Herrero (Sound Board Operators), Regula Schmidd (Fans and Art Design), Christina Schwartz (Graphics) CAMARA LENTA Slowmotion Spanish and English productions February 23–April 2, 1989 By Eduardo Pavlovsky (Argentina) English translation by Paul Verdier Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Eugene (Skip) Niemierzycki Designers: Deborah Thomas (Set Design), John J. McCarthy (Light Design), David Crandall (Sound Design) and Regula Schmid (Costume Design) Cast: Spanish: Mario Marcel (Dagomar), Hugo Medrano (Amilcar), Norma Mautone (Rosa); English: Norman Aronovic (Dagomar), Dick Stilwell (Amilcar), Susan Ross (Rosa) Production Staff: John J. McCarthy (Technical director), Mark Hawkinson (Set Construction), Juan Manuel Soaje (Light Board Operator), Enrique Herrero (Sound Board Operator), Douglas Wahlgren (Carpetner), Len Faina and Faith Moeckel (Graphics), and Julio Viscara and Francisco Varese (Video Production) LA SECRETA OBSCENIDAD DE CADA DIA Secret Obscenities In Spanish only April 28–May 28, 1989 By Marco Antonio de la Parra (Chile) Producer: Abel López Directors: Sonia Castel and Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Glenda Gutierrez Assistant Producer: Eugene J. Niemierzycki Designers: John J. McCarthy (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Set Design), Regula Schmid (Costume Design) Cast: Hugo Medrano (Sigmund), Mario Marcel (Carlos) Production Staff: Mark Hawkinson, David McClandish and Douglas Wahlgren (Set Construction), Juan Manuel Soaje (Light Board Operator), Luis Bernal (Sound Operator), Luis Baltierra (Technical Assistant), Naúl Ojeda (Slides Projections), Regula Schmid (Poster and Program Design)
  • 1989-1990
    OUR LADY OF THE TORTILLA Nuestra Señora de la Tortilla In English September 29–October 5, 1989 By Luis Santeiro (Cuba/USA) Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Eugene J. Niermirzycki Stage Manager: Glenda Gutierrez Designers: Deborah Thomas (Set Design), David McClandish (Light Design), David Crandall (Sound Design), Lynnie Raybuck (Costume Design) Cast: Arlette Clayton (Dolores), José Rodriguez (Nelson), Susan Lynn Ross (Dahlia), Elizabeth Rothrock (Beverly), Danny Stark (Eddy), Bernardette Flagler (Valerie) LA SECRETA OBSCENIDAD DE CADA DIA October 9-Nov 19, 1989 By Marco Antonio de La Parra (Chile) Director: Sonia Castel Cast: Carlos González (Karl), Richard Mancini (Sigmund) *Production staff is the same as the Spanish production staff. PAREJA ABIERTA...MUY ABIERTA Grupo Surco (Costa Rica) In Spanish only October 26-27, 1989 By Darío Fó y Franca Rame (Italy) Spanish Translation: Clara Corneli Director: María Bonilla Assistent Director: Roxana Ávila Set Design & Costume Design: Paz Gaete Music: Ernesto Raabe Cast: Sara Astica (Antonia), Marcelo Gaete (El hombre), Hugo Medrano (El profesor). EL LOCO Y LA TRISTE In Spanish only October 28, 1989 By Juan Radrigán (Chile) Director: Marcelo Gaete Assistent Director: Juan Radrigán Costumes: Sara Astica Technical Assistent: Luis A. Gaete Cast: Sara Astica (Eva) y Marcelo Gaete (Huinca) ELOISA ESTA DEBAJO DE UN ALMENDRO Eloisa Lies Under an Almond Tree In Spanish only February 2–March 4, 1990 By Enrique Jardiel Poncela (Spain) Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Glenda Gutierrez Designers: David McClandish (Light Design), Deborah Thomas (Set Design), David Crandall (Sound Design), Regula Schmid (Costume Design), David Alosi (Properties) Cast: Fernando Moreno (Acomodador), Cornelia Cody (Mariana), Alicia Araujo (Clotilde), Mario Marcel (Ezequiel), Hugo Medrano (Edgardo), Edy Arellano (Fernando), Carlos Ramirez (Fermín), Bienvenido Martinez (Leoncio), Norma Mautone (Micaela), Diana Volpe (Práxedes), Consuelo Gonzalez (Luisa), Daniel Escobar (Dimas), and Mónica Guevara (Julia) Dogs: Bear and Mancha (Caín & Abel) Production Staff: Bob Dawson (Set construction), Andrew Dzmura (Scenic painting), Juan Manuel Soaje (Light Board Operator), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Regula Schmid (Poster Design), Sharon Farmer (Photography), Julio Vizcarra (Video Production), Teresa Ghiglino (Program Design), Tony García (Graphic Artist). MADE IN LANUS Made in Buenos Aires April 13–May 6, 1990 (In Spanish) May 11 – 27, 1990 (In English) By Nelly Fernandez Tiscornia English translation by Raúl Moncada Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Glenda Gutierrez Designers: Nucky Walder (Set Costume), David McClandish (Light Design), Regula Schmid (Costume Design) Cast: Spanish: Norma Mautone (Yoli), Mario Marcel** (Negro), Diana Volpe (Mabel), Hugo Medrano (Osvaldo); English: Karen Roper (Yoli), Norman Aronovic (Negro), Celeste Lawson (Mabel), Richard Bertone (Osvaldo) Production Staff: Ruhe Irwin (Master Carpenter), Allen Lindquist, Michael Mayer, Tom Mondale, Cipriano Ortiz and Jeff Sams (Set Construction), Regula Schmid (Set Decoration), Juan Manuel Soaje (Light Board Operator), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Sharon Farmer (Photography), Mario Lamo (Video Production), Teresa Ghiglino (Graphics), Lilia Vietti (Dramaturge). *Also presented at 1990 Miami V International Hispanic Theatre Festival Awards & Nominations: Mario Marcel - Miami V International Hispanic Theatre Festival (Best Actor) - Won
  • 1990-1991
    ACTO CULTURAL A Cultural Event In Spanish only September 21–October 21, 1990 By José Ignacio Cabrujas (Venezuela) Producer: Abel López Director: Susana Tubert Stage Manager: Esther Pérez-Zemmels Designers: Deborah Thomas (Set Design), Hal Crawford (Light Design), David Crandall (Sound Design) and Christina Rosendaul (Costume Design) Cast: Mercedes Herrero (Herminia Briceño, viuda de Petit: Vocal), Diana Volpe (Antonieta Parissi: Vocal auxiliar), Adriana Arriagada (Purificación Chocano: Secretaria), Mario Marcel (Cosme Paraima: Vicepresidente), Hugo Medrano (AmadeoMier: Presidente), Carlos Ramirez (Francisco Javier de Dios (Secretario) Production Staff: Ruhe Irwin (Master Carpenter), Rick Whitlock, Richard Hill, Lon Marshall and Carl Poland (Set Construction), Andrew Dzmura (Scenic Painter), Sharon Farmer (Photography), Julio Vizcarra (Video Production) NEGRITUD – POESÍA ON STAGE December 14-23, 1990 A bilinugal Afro-Latino poetry presentation with music and dance. Selected poets include: Nicolás Santa Cruz (Perú) Tato Laviera (Puerto Rico) Demetrio Corsi (Panamá) Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Douglas Johnson THE LOVE OF DON PERLIMPLIN WITH BELISA IN THE GARDEN Amor de Don Perlimplín con Belisa en su Jardín February 1–March 3, 1991 (In English) March 7–April 7, 1991 (In Spanish) By Federico García Lorca (Spain) English Translation by Gwynne Edwards Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Esther Pérez-Zemmels Designers: Hal Crawford (Set & Light Design), Regula Schmid (Costume Design), Mercy O’Bourke (Music Designer and Composer), Naúl Ojeda (Furniture) Cast: Spanish: Mario Marcel (Don Perlimplín), Mercedes Herrero (Marcolfa), Cornelia Cody (Belisa), Dolores Gandaria de Perillán (Madre de Belisa), Giovanni Pellegrini (Primer duende/Tramoyista de verde), Astrid Brinck (Segundo duende/Tramoyista de blanco), Jorge Anaya (Cantante y Guitarrista), Daniel Luna (Tramoyista de rojo), Pablo Baltierra (Aparición) English: Joe McCain (Don Perlimplín), Loretto McNally (Marcolfa), Campbell Echols (Belisa), Gere Thompson (Belisa’s Mother), Joaquín Foster-Gross (First Sprite), Oskar Morán (Secon Sprite), Jorge Anaya (Singer and Guitarist), Daniel Luna (Stagehand in Red), Giovanni Pellegrini (Stagehand in Green), Astrid Brinck (Stagehand in White) Understudy: Jeninne Lee –St. John (Sprites) Production Staff: Daniel Luna (Backstage Manager), Daniel McGee (Master Carpenter), Peter McGee, Jeff Sams, Richard Hill, Rick Whitlock and Gerald Imes (Set Construction), Jenny Knots, Deborah Glassberg, and Tony Cisek (Scenic Painters), Kathleen Gallivan (Light Board Operator), Luis Baltierra and Daniel McGee (Sound Board Operators), Barbara Brown (Seamstress), Glenda Gutierrez, Karen Roper and Eva Schmid (Costumes Assistants), Antonio Alcalá (Graphics), Teresa Ghiglino and María Chirinos (Program Design), Sharon Farmer (Photography), and Steve Klopper (House Manager) Nominations & Awards: 1992 Helen Hayes Awards - Regula Schmid (Oustanding Costume Design) - Nominated EL PROTAGONISTA (ANTE EL ESPEJO) The Protagonist In Spanish only May 9–June 9, 1991 By Luis Agustoni (Argentina) Producer and Director: Abel López Assistant Directors: Nucky Walker and Glenda Gutierrez Stage Manager: Esther Pérez-Zimmels Designers: Regula Schmid and Abel López (Set), David McClandish (Lights) and Regula Schmid (Costume Designer) Cast: Alicia Araujo (Regina), Hugo Medrano* (Fernando), Mercedes Herrero (Marcela), Mario Marcel (Juan), Carlos Ramirez (Federico), Diana Volpe (Silvia), Astrid Brinck, Daniel Luna, and Giovanni Pllegrini (Actores) Production Staff: Daniel Luna (Backstage manager), Daniel McGee (Master Carpenter), Chris O’Brien, Carlos Ramirez and Kathleen Gallivan (Set Construction), Pauly Laurito (Sound Board Operator), Kathleen Galligan (Light Board Operator), Rosa Guerrero (Seamstress), Antonio Alcalá (Graphics), Teresa Ghiglino (Program Design), Sharon Farmer (Photography), Steve Clopper (House Manager) Nominations & Awards: 1992 Helen Hayes Awards - Hugo Medrano (Lead Actor in a Play) - Nominated
  • 1991-1992
    ARDIENTE PACIENCIA Burning Patience Spanish and English productions September 26–November 17, 1991 By Antonio Skármeta (Chile) English translation by Marion Peter Holt Producers: Abel López & Hugo Medrano Director: Jorge Huerta Stage Manager: Esther Pérez Zemmels Designers: Hal Crawford* (Set Design), David Zemmels (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Costume Design), and David Crandall** (Sound Design) Cast: In Spanish: Héctor Jiménez (Mario Jimenez), Jaime Troncoso (Pablo Neruda), Marta Ortuzar (Rosa (Viuda de Gonzalez), Astrid Brinck (Beatriz Gonzalez), Victor Hugo Porras (Primer policía), Luis Baltierra (Segundo policía) In English: David M. Malmgren (Mario Jiménez), Pablo Neruda (Ed Johnson), Loretto McNally (Rosa, Viuda de Gonzalez), Simon Key (Beatriz Gonzalez), Luis Baltierra (First Police Officer), Steve Samuelian (Second Police Officer) Production Staff: Daniel Luna (Backstage Manager), Daniel McGee (Master Carpenter), Chris Ellis and Peter McGee (Set Constructionrew), Tom Meyer (Scenic Painter) Rich Whitney (Master Electrician), Kathleen Gallivan (Light Board Operator), Ann Tippit (Sound Board Operator), Soledad Palma López (Seamstress), Naúl Ojeda (Graphics), Teresa Ghiglino (Program Design), Sharon Farmer (Photography), Steve Clopper (House Manager) Nominations & Awards: 1992 Helen Hayes Awards - Hal Crawford (Outstanding Set Design) - Nominated 1992 Helen Hayes Awards - David Crandall (Outstanding Sound Design) - Nominated GUILLERMO GOMEZ PEÑA (México/USA) October 26-27, 1991 A co-production of GALA and the Washington Performing Arts Society presented at Dance Place. LA MUSA LATINOAMERICANA December 13-22, 1991 A bilingual Poetry-on-Stage presentation Selected poets include: Carmen Tafolla Rosario Castellano Marjorie Agosín, Nélida Salvado Pat Mora Tawese O’Conner Eliana Rivero Producer & Director: Abel López Assistent Director: Glenda Gutiérrez Stage Manager: Daniel Luna Designers: Abel López (Set Design), David McCandlish (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Costumes) Cast: Toyin Fadopé, Karen Roper, Melody Givens, Cristina Hunter, Astrid Binck y Alida Yath-Cruces. Production Personnel: Egla Morales Blouin and Arlette Clyton (Dramaturges), Luis Baltierra (Master Carpenter/Sound Board Operator), N. Joseph Delillo, Pamela M. Hobson y Marlo Bennett (Electricians), Pauly Laurito (Light Board Operator) PREMIO PROTAGONISTA December 7, 1991 at Herb’s Restaurant GALA honored Ana Martínez and Lourdes Miranda with the first Protagonista Award for their support and development of the Latino arts. ANA MARTÍNEZ, an expert in Spanish dance, was one of the few flamenco dancers in the United States. With her husband, guitarist Paco de Málaga, she founded the Ana Martínez Flamenco Dance Company, which has toured throughout the North and South America, Europe and Africa. LOURDES MIRANDA, President of Miranda Associates, Inc., is active in many civic, professional and women’s national and international organizations. LAS CASAS: UNA HOGUERA AL AMANECER Bonfire at Dawn In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation (through headphones) February 6–March 8, 1992 By Jaime Salóm (Spain) English Translation by Phyllis Zaitlin Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Esther Pérez-Zemmels Designers: David Zemmels (Set & Light Design), Natasa Djukic (Costume Design), David Crandall (Sound Design) Cast: Angel Torres (Pedro Las Casas), Nelson Landrieu (Bartolomé de Las Casas), Jaime Troncoso (Gabriel), Javier Terán (Pedro Rentería/Fray Rodrigo), Astrid Brinck (Isabel hija), Beatriz Mayoral (Isabel madre), Jorge Gómez (Señor), Ediza Vega (Petrilla), Sara Wigman (Bailarina), Mehan Ariani (Guitarist), Richard Gaetjens (Fray Antón), Hugo Medrano (Pedro de Córdoba), Carlos Ramirez (Gobernador), Alida Yath-Cruces (María), Yayo Grassi (Conchillo/Canciller 1), Nato Salazar (Fonseca/Canciller 2), Ed Johnson (Rey Fernando/Emperador) Simultaneous English Interpreters: Laura Giannarelli, Nena Terrell, Daniel Luna, Héctor Jiménez Production Staff: Edi Vera (Backstage Manager), Jorge DeLesma (Makeup), Romildo López (Stagehand), Sean Phillips (Master Carpenter), Susan Dawns and Jonathan Worsley (Set Construction), Chris Green, Pamela M. Hubson, and Cynthia L. Smith (Set construction), Sylvia Saez (Seamstress), Teresa Ghiglino (Program Design), Sharon Farmer (Photographer) TITO PUENTE & JON FADDIS A Latin Jazz Concert April 7-8, 1992 Presented in collaboration with the Charlin Jazz Society and George Washington University. ENTRE MUJERES Between Women In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation April 30–May 31, 1992 By Santiago Moncada (Spain) Commissioned English translation by Nena Terrell Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Directors: Glenda Gutierrez and Gae Schmitt Stage Manager: Esther Pérez- Zemmels Designers: Deborah Thomas (Set and Costume Design), David Zemmels (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Costume Design) Cast: Adriana Arriagada (Hortensia), Soledad Campos (Amelia), Susana Cook (Carlota), Cristina King Miranda (Luisa), Cornelia Cody (Elena) Simultaneous English Interpreters: Sylvia Callejas, Karen Roper and Nena Terrell Production Staff: Luis Baltierra (Technical Director/Sound Board Operator), Daniel McGee (Master Carpenter), Chris Ellis, Peter McGee and Rich Whitlock (Set Construction), Andrew Dzmura (Scenic Painter), Chris Green (Master Electrician), Catalina S. Fuerte (Light Board Operator), Ximena Conner (Makeup), Raimundo Rubio and Alberto Insúa (Graphic Design), Celia Escudero (Photography).
  • 1992-1993
    LA VIDA ES SUEÑO Life is a Dream In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation September 24–November 1, 1992 By Calderón de la Barca (Spain) English translation by Kathleen Raine and R.M. Nadal Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Gae Schmitt Stage Manager: Kathleen Gallivan Designers: David Zemmels (Set and Light Design), Jane Schloss Phelan (Costume Design), Heidi Rauch (Properties) Cast: Carlos Linares (Segismundo), Victor Hugo Arce (Soldier 1/Minister 2), Romildo López (Soldier 2/Minister 2), Rosaura (Ana María Estrada), Richard Gaetjens (Clarín), Nelson Lorenzo (Clotaldo), Bienvenido Martinez (Astolfo), Soledad Campos (Estrella), Luis Manrique (Basilio), María Berríos Ratcliff (Soldier 3/Minister 3), Jan Orellana (Soldier 4/Minister 4) Simultaneous English interpreters: Héctor Jimenez, Daniel Luna, Nena Terrell, Esther Pérez-Zemmels Production Staff: Luis Baltierra (Technical Director/Sound Board Operator), Daniel Orellana (Stagehand), Daniel McGee (Master Carpenter), Chris Ellis, Peter McGee, Tom Meyer, Emilio Baltierra, Bill Hollingsworth, Rich Whitney and Joe Noussair (Carpenters), Teresa Chevine (Scenic Painter), Chris Green (Master Electrician), Pamela Hobson (Technical Consultant), Mary Dubuque, Carlton Heflin III, and Rebecca Ender (Costume Assistants), Ximena Conner (Makeup), Luz María Correa (House Manager), Celia Escudero (Photographer) GUILLERMO GOMEZ-PEÑA: NEW WORLD BORDER October 24-25, 1992 A bilingual presentation by Gullieromo Gomez-Peña in collaboration with Cuban-American performance artist Coco Fusco. The last part of the triology. A collaboration with Washington Performing Arts Society, Dance Place and District Curators at Dance Place. CLAUDIA HACE HISTORIA...Y CREA HISTERIA November 13-29, 1992 A one woman show written and performed by Claudia Dammert (Peru). LOS MUÑEQUITOS DE MATANZA Cuba November 29, 1992 The premiere appearance of the legendary music group in the United States. Presented at Baird Auditorium in the Museum of Natural History in collaboration with Washington Performing Arts Society and the Smithsonian Institution. CENTROAMERICA: VOCES DE AMOR Y GUERRA Voices of Love and War A bilingual Poetry-on-Stage presentation December 10-20, 1992 Selected poems by: Popol Vuh (First literary piece by the Maya-Quiché), José de Jesús Martínez, Claribel Alegría, Roque Dalton, Enrique Avilés y Mario Bencastro (El Salvador), Christian Santos, Pablo Antonio Cuadra, Gioconda Belli (Nicaragua), Ana María Rodas and Isabel de los Ángeles Ruano (Guatemala), etc. Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Richard Gaetjens Assistant Director: Glenda Gutiérrez Stage Manager: Catalina S. Fuerte Designers: Hugo Medrano (Set Design & Costumes), David Zemmels (Light Design), Armando Menéndez (Choreography), Richard Gaetjens (Mixed Media), Enrique Avilés (Dramaturge) Cast: Michelle Banks, Richard Gaetjens, Pía Caro, Daniel Luna, Edy Vera, Enrique Avilés, Jan Orellana Dancers: Jaime Córdova, Armando Menéndez, Maritza Roldán Singer: María Isolina Production Staff: Luis Baltierra (Technical Director/ Projectionist), Julio Vizcarra (Video), Chris Green (Master Ekectrucuab), Teresa Chevine (Scenic Painer), Emilio Baltierra (Carpenter, Sound Board Operator), Penny Steele (House Manager). LA MUSA LATINOAMERICANA January 8-24, 1993 A bilingual Poetry-on-Stage presentation Selected poets included: Florencia Pinar Josefa Masanés Susana March Carmen Tafolla Tawese O’Conner Dorotea Reyna Rina Rocha Producer & Director: Abel López Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Glenda Gutiérrez Designers: Abel López (Set Design), David McCandlish (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Costume Design) Cast: Toyin Fadopé, Karen Roper, Melody Givens, Astrid Brinck, Alida Yath-Cruces, Cristina Hunter, Cristina King. Singer: María Isolina. Production Staff: Luis Baltierra (Master Carpenter, Sound Board Operator), Lisa McDonald and Rita Gunther (Electricians), Edy Vera (House Manager). ACCELERANDO In English only February 25–March 28, 1993 By Lisa Loomer (USA) Producer: Abel López Director: Susana Tubert Designers: Hal Crawford (Set Design), David R. Zemmels (Light Design), Sally Montgomery (Costume Design), Kerri E. Rambow (Properties), David Maddox (Sound Design), Sylvia Martins (Choreography) Cast: Mary Lechter (She), Scott Harrison (He), Carmen Alicia Morales (Mami), Lee Holzapfel (Mother), Jan Orellano (Cupid), Luis Garay (Percussionist), Marcelo Campos Hazan (Bassoonist) Production Staff: Catalina S. Fuerte (Production Assistant), Daniel McGee (Technical Director), Jan Orellano (Floor Manager), Steve Angus and Bill Hollingsworth (Carpenters), Teresa Chevine (Scenic Painter), David Maddox (Sound Engineer), Richard Gaetjens (Slides), Ken Cobb (Photographer), Angel Gardner (Manhattan Photography), Lisa McDonald (Master Electrician), Bruce Balogh (First Electrician), Rosa Guerrero (Seamstress), Rita Gunther (Eelectrician). TURULETE In Spanish only March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 1993 Written and performed by Carmen Alicia Morales (Puerto Rico) Stage Manager: Linus Deeny Light Design: Luis Baltierra LOCOS DE CONTENTO Madly Happy! In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation April 22–May 30, 1993 By Jacobo Langsner (Uruguay) Commissioned English translation by Nena Terrell Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Glenda Gutierrez Stage Manager: Kathleen Gallivan Designers: Deborah Thomas (Set Design), David R. Zammels (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Costume Design) Cast: Nelson Landrieu (Román), Cristina King Miranda (Claudia) Simultaneous English Interpreters: Héctor Jimenez, Nena Terrell Production Staff: Daniel McGee (Technical Director), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Jan Orellano (Stagehand), Lisa McDonald (Master Electrician), William Fecke (Technical Assistant), Steve Angus (Carpenter), Teresa Chevine (Scenic Painter), Carmen Flores (Hair), Teresa Ghiglino (Program), Celia Escudero (Photography).
  • 1993-1994
    EL BESO DE LA MUJER ARAÑA Kiss of the Spider Woman In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation September 30–November 7, 1993 By Manuel Puig (Argentina) English Translation by Alan Baker Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Glenda Gutierrez Stage Manager: Kathleen Gallivan Designers: Mónica Raya (Set & Costume Design), Deirdre Lavrakas and Kim Kovac**(Light Design) Cast: Hugo Medrano (Molina), Roberto Cox (Valentín) Simultaneous English Interpreters: Daniel Luna, Julio Alti Production Staff: Daniel McGee (Technical Director/Master Carpenter), Sandy Copeland (Master Electrician), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Soledad Campos (Makeup and Graphics), Teresa Ghiglino (Program), Daniel Cima (Photography) Nominatios & Awards: 1994 Helen Hayes Awards - Hugo Medrano (Lead Actor in a Play) - Won 1994 Helen Hayes Awards - Deidre Lavrakas & Kim Peter Kovac (Lights Design) - Won Also presented at the Teatro National in San Salvador (El Salvador) on March 4 & 5, 1994, sponsored by the Culture & Information Office of the U.S. Embassy. LATINHOOD/LATINEZ November 19 -20, 1993 Written and performed by Quique Avilés (El Salvador) Designer: Horacio Quintanilla (Set Design) Visuals and photographs by Rick Reinhard and Eduardo López Musician: Rafael Cepeda (Percussion) SAN SALVADOR DESPUES DEL ECLIPSE Teatro Sol del Rio (El Salvador) December 3-5, 1993 POR EL AIRE DESDE CHILE Grupo Mazapan (Chile) December 18-19, 1993 Una cueca chilena, una canción del Renacimiento, una canción de cuna y una de rock son tratadas con la misma perfección en este show de canciones y juegos para niños y toda la familia. Director: Cecilia Álamos Musical Arrangments: Carmen Lavanchy Movement: Pachi Torreblanca Stage Manager: Kathleen Gallivan Cast: Cecilia Álamos, Victoria Carvallo, María De la Luz Corcuera, Carmen Lavanchy, Verónica Prieto, Michelle Salazar Sound Engineer: Alejandro Lyon Supported in part by the Embassy of Chile. CENA PARA DOS Dinner for Two In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation January 20–February 27, 1994 By Santiago Moncada (Spain) Commissioned English translation by Nena Terrell. Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Glenda Gutierrez Stage Manager: Kathleen Gallivan Designers: Mónica Rayas (Set & Costume Designs), Kim P. Kovac & Deirdre Lavrakas (Light Design) Cast: Alicia Kaplan (Emi), Veiga (Berta), Hugo Medrano (Pedro) Understudy: Sylvia Martins Simultaneous English Interpreters: Karen Roper, Nena Terrell, Julio Alti Production Staff: Daniel McGee (Technical Director/Set Construction), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Soledad Campos (Graphics), Daniel Cima (Photography) AZTLAN: UN MOSAICO AMERICANO March 10-20, 1994 A bilingual Poetry-on-Stage presentation Selected poets included: Prehispánicos: Huexotzin y Nezahualcoyotl; Mexicans (colonial and romantic period): Alfonso Reyes, Luis Gonzaga Urbina, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Francisco de Terrazas, etc.; Contemporary and modern Mexican: Rosario Castellanos, Octavio Paz, Efraín Huerta, etc.; Chicano: Carmen Tafolla, Alma Villanueva, Francisco Alarcón, Alberto Ríos, Rubén Martínez, María Herrera-Sobek, El Huitlachoche, etc. Productor & Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Glenda Gutiérrez Stage Manager: Kathleen Gallivan Designers: Mónica Raya (Set and Costume Design), Kathleen Gallivan (Light Design) Cast: Alida Yath-Cruces, Roberto Cox, Matías Kraemer, Karen Roper, Beatriz Mayoral, Marvin Salvador, Maru Montero (Dancer) Production Staff: Georgette Dorn, Gregorio Luke and Olivia Cadaval (Literary Consultants), Daniel McGee (Technical Director), Deborah Sullivan (Master Carpenter, Master Electrician), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operatoer), Rosa Guerrero (Seamstress). NUYORICAN POETS LIVE! April 1-2, 1994 Artistic Director: Bob Holman Performers: Tracie Morris, Paul Beatty, Dana Bryant, Ed Morales, Dael Orlandersmith. Guest Artist: Quique Avilés Co- presented with Washington Performing Arts Society LA CORTE DEL FARAON The Pharaoh’s Court In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation April 28–June 5, 1994 Lyrics by Perrín and De Palacios (Spain) Music by Vincente Lleó Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Musical Director: Guillermo Silveira Designers: Monica Raya (Set & Costume Design), Heidi Rauch (Choreographer) Cast: Lina Ramos, Cris Cassidy, David Portalatín, Blaine Kuser, Christopher Shell, Cristina King, Aída García, Estacio Peixoto Dancer: Edwin Aparicio
  • 1994-1995
    LOS OTROS DOS September 23-24, 1994 Monologues and Poetry by Quique Avilés Visual Art by Y. David Chung y Horacio Quintanilla Video by Charles Woodman and Y. David Chung AEROPLANOS Airplanes In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation October 13–November 20, 1994 By Carlos Gorostiza (Argentina) Commissioned English translation by Egla Morales-Blouin Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Glenda Gutierrez Designers: Mónica Raya (Set and Costumes) and Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design) Cast: Hugo Medrano (Cristo), Mario Marcel (Paco) Production Staff: Steve Angus (Technical Director/Master Carpenter), Michael Murray (Carpenter), Teresa Chevine and Madelaine O’Connoll (Scenic Painters), Deborah Sullivan, Ralph Allen, Meredith Sims and Michael Chamberlain (Electricians), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Syan Ruiz (Light Board Operator), Sara E. Soto (House Manager), Daniel Cima (Photography). Also presented in the Teatro Nacional in San Salvador (El Salvador) VOCES DEL EXILIO Voices of Exile A bilingual presentation of Poetry-on-Stage January 19–February 5, 1995 Conceived and Directed by Abel Lopez Selected poets included: Mario Benedetti (Uruguay) Antonio Machado Luis Cernuda and Juan Ramón Jiménez (Spain) Ariel Dorfman and Marjorie Agosin (Chile) Victor Hredia and Alicia Partnoy (Argentina) Nicolás Guillén and Marisela Veiga (Cuba) Rigoberta Menchú T. (Guatemala) Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Nena Terrell Designers: Mónica Rayas (Set & Costume Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Graciela Quiroga (Choreography) Cast: Alida Yath-Cruces, Laura Newman, Angel Torres, Carlos Antonio, Leo Redin, Karen Roper, Graciela Quiroga (Dancer), Jorge Anaya (Singer and Guitarist), María Isolina (Singer) Production Staff: Steve Angus (Master carpenter), Rogelio Mora (Scenic painter), Michael Chamberlain, Meredith Smith and Deborah Sullivan (Electrician), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Syan Ruiz (Light Board Operator) DOÑA ROSITA LA SOLTERA (O EL LENGUAJE DE LAS FLORES) Doña Rosita the Spinster In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation February 23–April 9, 1995 By Federico García Lorca (Spain) Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Alexandra Edwards Designers: Mónica Raya (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Susan Anderson, Mónica Raya and Pamela Selman (Costume Design), Kerri E. Rambow (Properties) Cast: Isabel Dada (Ama), Laura Newman (Tía), Leo Redín (Tío), Cornelia Cody (Rosita), Gerard Ender (Primo), Marisa Murray (Manola 1), Tatiana Montenegro (Manola 2), Cindy Benjamin (Manola 3), Javier Rivera (Sr. X), Beatriz Mayoral (Madre), Irene Zimmerman ((Solterona 1), Ediza Vega (Solterona 2), Elena Parres (Solterona 3), Astrid Brinck (Ayola 1), Leslie Cavazos (Ayola 2), Angel Torres (Don Martín), Victor Hugo Porras (Obrero 1), Jaime Veliz (Obrero 2) and Andreas Kramer (Muchacho). Production Staff: Luis Baltierra (Technical Director/Sound Board Operator), Steve Angus (Master Carpenter), Holly Beck (Scenic Painter), Michael Chamberlain (Master Electrician), Meredith Smith and Deborah Sullivan (Electrician), Soledad Campos (Makeup), Syan Ruiz (Light Board Operator), Mari Paz (Piano Recording), and Christopher Shell (Graphics) Nominations & Awards: 1995 Helen Hayes Awards - Isabel Dada (Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Play) - Nominated PAVLOV: 2 SEGUNDOS ANTES DEL CRIMEN Pavlov: 2 Seconds before the Crime In Spanish with simultaneous English translation May 11–June 4, 1995 By Gustavo Ott (Venezuela) English translation by Raúl Moncada Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Glenda Gutierrez Designers: Abel López (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Yayo Grassi (Costumes Design), Scott Burgess (Sound Design) Cast: Luis Caram (Mauricio), Hugo Medrano (Paco), Cristina King Miranda (Pili), Angel Torres (Armando), Bienvenido Martinez (Eduardo), Laura Newman (Madre/Consuelo), Soledad Campos (Pili - Understudy). Simultaneous English Interpreters: Ed Johnson, Nena Terrell, Gae Schmitt, Carlos Antonio. Production Staff: Luis Baltierra (Technical Director/Sound Board Operator), Steve Angus (Master Carpenter), Jaime and Manrique Velis (Carpenters), Michael Chamberlain (Master Electrician), Isabel Quiroga (Seamstress), Christopher Shell (Graphics). GUILLERMO GOMEZ-PEÑA & ROBERTO SIFUENTES: THE DABGERIYS BORDER GAME El peligroso juego de la frontera June 16-17, 1995 Conceived and written by Guillermo-Gómez Peña in collaboration with Roberto Sifuentes Performed by Quique Avilés, Michelle Parkerson, B Stanley & Silvana Straw Producers: Kim Chan, Abel López, Nola Mariano Stage Manager: Carla Nakatani Production Staff: Ayun Fedorcha & Roberto Sifuentes (Light Design), Carl Shorter/Springfield Sound (Sound Engineer), Ted Madison (Master Electrician) Virtual Marginality & Beware of the Little Hispanic Man pre-recorded by Tom Lyle Video Documentation: Mitch Parker The Dangerous Border Game is a production commissioned by Washington Performing Arts Society and GALA with the Rockefeller Foundation Multi-Arts Production Fund.
  • 1995-1996
    ¡OYELO! / OUTLOUD! Nuyorican Poets Café Live! & DC Poets September 29-30, 1995 September 29 Performers: Kwelismith, Gary Lilley, Willie Perdomo, Joe Ray Sandoval, Dael Orlandersmith September 30 Performers: Miguel Algarin, Jane Alberdeston, Edwin Torres, Ron Rodríguez, Tracie Morris, Quique Avilés, Astrid Brinc MANO A MANO Hand to Hand In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation October 26–November 19, 1995 Selection and adaptation of texts by Idea Vilariño and Mercedes Rein Selected writers included: Jorge Luis Borges Carlos de la Púa Celedonio Esteban Flores (Argentina) Juan Carlos Onetti, Mercedes Rein and Idea Vilariño (Uruguay) Commissioned English translation by Egla Morales Blouin Producer: Abel López Director: Jorge Curi Stage Manager: Carla Nakatani Designers: Osvaldo Reyno (Set Design), Hugo Leao (Light Design), Guma Zorrilla (Costume Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Lighting Coordinator) Cast: Dahd Sfeir and Hugo Medrano Musicians: Julio Cobelli (Guitar), Ledo Urrutia (Guitar), Héctor Urtazú (Bandoneón/Concertina) Simultaneous English Interpreters: Nena Terrell, Carlos Antonio Production Staff: Luis Baltierra (Technical Director/Sound Board Operator), Ted Madison and Jack Bowling (Electricians), Oscar Baltierra and Manrique Velis (Set Construction), Michael Stepowanhy (Scenic Painter), Christopher Shell and Soledad Campos (Graphics), Jann Darsie (International Coordinator). Nominations & Awards: 1996 Helen Hayes Awards - Dahd Sfeir (Oustanding Lead Actress in a Musical) - Won MARU MONTERO DANCE CO Imaginería/Images December 8-10, 1995 Artistic Director: Maru Montero (México) Guest Artists: María Isolina (Honduras), El Trío Anaya (El Salvador) Assistant Directors: Judy Annis, Guadalupe Lizbeth Prado Dancers: Ubaldo Valles Morales, Johana Díaz, Violeta Gama-Howard, Juan Marcos Montero, Soledad Campos, Leticia Aguilar, Guadalupe Lizbeth Prado, Henry Cabada, Daniel Hickman, Stella Clavijo, Laura Ortiz, Ricky Flores, Ignacio Dávalos, Gilberto Meza. El Trío Anaya: Jorge Anaya (Guitar), Byron Pérez (Guitarrón), Efraín Anaya (Requinto) Production Staff: Ricardo González (Production Manager), Enrique Flores & Mariana Parroquín (Costume Coordinators), Luis Baltierra (Light and Sound Technician), Carlos Castillo and Laura Ortiz (Rehearsal Coordinators), Soledad Campos (Graphics). CABALLERO DE MILAGRO Gentleman by Miracle In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation January 25–February 18, 1996 By Lope de Vega y Carpio (Spain) Adaptation by Juan Germán Schroeder Commissioned English translation by Dr. Egla Morales Blouin Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Ed Johnson Designers: Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Tony Cisek (Set Design), Holly Highfill (Costume Design), Luis Baltierra (Sound), David Frost and Pandora Golden (Makeup). Cast: Michelle Ríos (Alguacil), Lucinda Hart-Gonzalez (Lofrasia), Soledad Campos (Octavia), Jorge Alvarez (Filiberto), Ariel de Luca (Patricio), Luis Caram (Tristán), Carla Nakatani (Beatriz), Eva Piccolo (Isabela), Anthony Greenberg (Deofrido), Alberto Ortriz (Leonato), Hector Jimenez (Camilo), Adriano Gonzalez (Luzmán), Carlos Antonio (Lombardo), Augusto Cesar Najar (Eugenio), and Juan Marcos Montero (Mesero/Bailarín). Simultaneous English Interpreters: Rick Herrera, Karen Roper, Gae Schmitt, Ricardo Sanchez Production Staff: Kari Isabel Sogaera (Properties), Syan Ruiz (Lights operator), Ricard Gonzalez (Sound Board Operator), Maru Montero (Choreographer), Madeline O’Connell and Ann Green (Scenic Painters), Michael Chamberlain and Ted Madison (Electricians), Steve Angus and J. Murray (Carpenters), Christopher Shell (Graphic Design). VOCES DEL EXILIO II: NUESTRA HERENCIA JUDÍA Voices of Exile II: Our Jewish Voice A bilingual presentation of Poetry-on-Stage March 14–31, 1996 Selected writers included: Alejandra Pizarnick, Juan Gelman, César Tiempo, Alicia Partnoy and Carlos M. Grumberg (Argentina), Gloria Gervitz, Myriam Moscona, Sabina Berman, and Perla Schwartz (México), Marjorie Agosin and Jorge Plescoff (Chile), José Kozer (Cuba), Isaac Goldemberg (Perú), and texts of 17th Century Sephardic writers. Selected English translations by Paz Cohen Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Carla Nakatani Designers: Abel López (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Hugo Medrano (Costume Design). Cast: Alida Yath-Cruces, Carlos Antonio, Eva Piccolo, Luis Caram, Karen Roper, Ric Herrera, Ariel de Luca, Flory Jagoda (Singer). Production Staff: Joseph Strange (Technical Director/Master Carpenter), Tory Wharton, David Tomlinson and Jeff Strange (Set Construction), Kerry Richards (Scenic Painter), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Bienvenido Martinez (Light Board Operator), Luis Baltierra (Sound Engineer), Ricardo Gonzalez (Sound Board Operator), Christopher Shell (Graphics). BODAS DE SANGRE April 9, 1996 by Federico García Lorca (Spain) Bilingual Adaptation and Directed by Cornelia Cody Designers: Tony Cisek (Set Design), Pamela Sellman (Costume Design), Lourdes Elías (Choreography) Cast: Jorge Alvarez, Astrid Brinck, Leslie Cavazos, John Wright Ríos, Sara Wigman (Flamenco Dancer). Venue: GALA Hispanic Theatre A co-production with Discovery Theatre, Smithsonian Institution presented at Discovery LA CHUNGA In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation May 9–June 9, 1996 By Mario Vargas Llosa (Peru) English translation by Joanne Pottlitzer Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Eva Piccolo Stage Manager: Ana Inés Rubinstein Designers: Tony Cisek (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha* (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Soledad Campos (Makeup). Cast: Claudia Dammert, Guest artist from Peru (Chunga), Javier Terán (Mono), Hugo Medrano (Josefino), Arturo Martinez (José), Javier Angel (Lituma), Lorena Sabogal (Meche). Simultaneous English Interpreters: Nena Terrell, Gae Schmitt, Chuck Lippman, Rick Herrera, Steve Clopper. Production Staff: Joseph Strange (Technical Director/Master Carpenter), David Tomlinson and Don Lima (Carpenters), Li Qiang and Kristen Morgan (Scenic Painters), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Syan Ruiz (Light Board Operator), Luis Baltierra (Sound Engineer), Ricardo Gonzalez (Sound Board Operator), Christopher Shell (Graphics). Nominations & Awards: 1997 Helen Hayes Awards - Ayun Fedorcha (Oustanding Light Design) - Nominated
  • 1996-1997
    LA CUBA DE ANTIER “A somewhat original theatrical farce.” In Spanish only September 21. 1996 Written and performed by Emilio Cueto (Cuba) Production Staff: Rene Alejandro and Miguel Ángel Viera (Artistic Direction), Carmen and Lolina Malvido and La “Nena” Pérez (Costumes), David Tomlinson, Luis Baltierra, Sara Soto (Technicians). FRESA Y CHOCOLATE Strawberry and Chocolate In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation October 10–November 10, 1996 By Senel Paz (Cuba) Commissioned English translation by Dr. Egla Morales Blouin Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Ana Rubinstein Designers: Tony Cisek (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Luis Baltierra (Sound Design), and Sofía Gawer (Sculptures). Cast: Vladimir Cruz* (David), Jorge Félix Alí* (Diego), Juan Pablo Shuk (Miguel), Gilda Guerra* (Waitress). *Guest actors from Cuba Simultaneous English Interpreters: Chuck Lippman, Ric Herrera, and Karen Roper Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director/Master Carpenter), Gus Araoz and K. Luz Lasso (Light Board Operaters), Ted Madison and Michael Chamberlain (Electricians), Per Bgorkleind, Matt Pauli and Chad Becker (Carpenters), Ann Chismar and Kerri Richards (Scenic Painters), and Christopher Shell (Graphics). POETAS DE NUESTRA TIERRA Poets of Our Land January 16–February 2, 1997 An original bilingual presentation of poetry-on-stage, music and folk dance that explored the works of three Latin American poets/singers: Atahualpa Yupanqui (Argentine) Violeta Parra (Chile) Chabuca Granda (Peru) Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Ricardo Salim (Guest artist from Argentina) Stage Manager: Kathleen Gallivan Designers: Ricardo Salim (Set Design), Lynn Joslin (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Luis Baltierra (Sound Design) Cast: Ric Herrera, Luis Caram, Alida Yath-Cruces Singers: Virma Gamarra (Peru), Koko Sosa (Argentina) (Guitar), María Isolina (Honduras). Musicians: Mari Paz (Piano), Manuel Ercilla (Guitar), José Cossio (Cajón) Dancers: Graciela Quiroga, Felipe Orosco, Lucas Medina Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical director/Master carpenter), Hugo Medrano (Carpenters), Fred Vía (Scenic Painter), Teresa Ballard, Elaine Randolph, Deborah Sullivan and Michael Chamberlain (Electricians), Christopher Shell (Graphics). EL LAZARILLO DE TORMES Teatro el Galpon de Montevideo (Uruguay) In Spanish only February 7-9, 1997 Adapted and Directed by César Campodónico Performed by Héctor Guido Costume Design: Ana Arrospide Seamstress: Elba Bruzzone LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA The House of Bernarda Alba In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation March 13–April 6 and April 18–27, 1997 By Federico García Lorca English translation by Carmen Zapata Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Directors: Gae Schmitt and Ed Johnson Designers: Tony Cisek (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Abel López and Luis Baltierrra (Sound Design). Cast: Dolores Perillán (Servant), Marta Ortúzar (Poncia), Irene Zimmerman (Beggar), Paulina Biehl (Woman), Hugo Medrano (Bernarda), Eva Piccolo (Angustias), Gabriela Adeff (Amelia), Lorena Sabogal (Adela), Carmen Parejo (Martirio), Carmen Claros (Magdalena), María McCormick (María Josefa), Beatriz Mayoral (Prudencia). Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Ted Madison and Michael Chamberlain (Electricians), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Paul Anne, Joel Bidinger, Kurt Deemer, Pablo De-Negri, Hope Ingraham, Julie Jones and Beau Seidel (Carpenters), Michelle Kierman (Scenic Painter), Carmen Parejo (Wigs), Christopher Shell (Graphics). NUNCA DIJE QUE ERA UNA NIÑA BUENA I Never Said I was a Good Girl In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation May 22–June 22, 1997 By Gustavo Ott (Venezuela) English translation by Heather McKay Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Gabriela Adeff Stage Managers: Ana Ines Rubinstein and Kathleen Gallivan Designers: Tony Cisek (Set Design), Ellen Bone (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Luis Baltierra (Sound Design), Francis Santana of Haircut 200 (Hair), Samara Toro (Makeup). Cast: Deena Rubinson (Trixi), Walter Mastreppa (Bubú), Rafael Pereyra (Leoncio), Mattias Kraemer (Piolín), Marcela Marcel (Candy), Lorena Sabogal (Lulú) Live music by Eclipse: Carlos Romero (Perú) (Director and Guitarist), Roberto Constantiny (Vocalist) and Felix Hernandez (Bass) (Both from El Salvador), Maynol Moreno (Drums) (El Salvador/USA). Simultaneous English Interpretation: Cindy Benjamin, Joaquín Foster-Gross, Manuel Rodriguez, Cathy Wright Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Ted Madison, Manuel Rodriguez and Allison Weaver (Electricians), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Octavio Medrano, Max Bonilla, Gerber Cermeño, Hugo Cruz, Bismark Serrano and Kevin, Jerry and Terry of the Perry Place Crew (Carpenters), Libby Dechman and Russ Henry (Scenic Painters), Sara Merlos (Seamstress), Dennis Wilson (Costumes Accessories), Daniel Cima (Photography), Joaquín Martinez/ZGS TV Productions (Promotional Video), Miguel Angel Fernandez Martín and Andre Morton (Comics Artists), Christopher Shell (Graphics).
  • 1997-1998
    GALA EN EL WATERGATE A Benefit for GALA September 12, 1997 Supported by Pan American Liaison Committee of Women’s Organizations (PALCO) and the Alianza Ibero-Americana Performers: Claudia Dammert (Guest Artist from Perú), Julio “Koko” Sosa (Guitarist, Singer), Mari Paz (Piano), Jorge Careaga (DJ) UNA VISITA INOPORTUNA An Inopportune Visit In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation September 25–October 26, 1997 By Copi (Argentina/France) Spanish translation (from the original French): Georgina Botana Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Lorena Sabogal Stage Manager: Alessandra D’Ovidio Designers: Tony Cisek (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Tony Angelini (Sound Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design) Cast: Hugo Medrano (Cirilo), Eva Piccolo (The Nurse), Luis Caram (Hubert), Prescott Everet (The Journalist), Ana M. Castrello (Regina Morti), Jorge Alvarez (Professor Vertudeau) Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Ted Madison, Galen Greenlaw and Ira Haber (Electricians), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Walter Berry (Master Carpenter), Casey Severn (Carpetner), Megan Miller (Scenic Painter), Sara Merlos (Seamstress), Daniel Cima (Photography), Joaquín Martinez/ZGS TV Productions (Promotional Video), Christopher Shell (Graphics). LOS HERMANOS QUERIDOS My Dear Brother In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation November 19–December 7, 1997 By Carlos Gorostiza (Argentina) Commissioned English translation by Charles Becker Producer: Abel López Director: Gabriel García Assistant Director: Melissa Merlo Stage Manager: Alessandra D’Ovidio Designers: Luis Caram and Gabriel García (Set Design), Marianne Meadows (Light Designer), Luis Baltierra (Sound Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design) Cast: Ediza Vega Garrido (Zule), Eva Piccolo/Jorgelina Rolle (Betty), Manuel Cabrera-Santos (Pipo), Hugo Medrano (Juan), Peter Gil (Agustín), and Cynthia Benjamin (Alicia). Simultaneous English Interpreters: Charles Becker, Lucinda Hart-Gonzalez, Chuck Lippman, Karen Roper, Nena Terrell Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Samara Toro (Makeup), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Rolando Vazquez (Technical Assistant), Lorena Sabogal (Stagehand), Daniel Cima (Photography), Joaquín Martinez/ZGS TV Productions (Promotional Video), Marta Meltzer (Illustration), Christopher Shell (Graphics). SPANISH DANCE THEATRE December 12-14, 1997 Artistic Directors: Jaime Coronado & Lourdes Elías Assistant Director: Nancy K. Sedgwick Guest Artists: La Conja (Dancer, Cantaora), Roberto Castellón (Guitar), Marija Temo (Guitar, Singer, Dancer), Medoune Yacine Gueye (Musical Director/Percussion, Kankouran West African Dance Company), Aly Rahmaan (Percussion, Kankouran Drummer), Lázaro Batista (Percussion) Dancers: Edwin Aparicio, Debra Belo, Christina Conrad, Jaime Coronado, Triana D’Orazio, Lourdes Elías, Paul Fradin, Trigh McClean, Danielle Polen, Nancy Sedgwick. Apprentices: Jeannine Esposito, Heidi Kershaw Costumes by William Pucilowsky, Susan Chiang, Nora Elías, Carolina de Weinberg, Peter Cazalet, Susan McKnew DE SUR A SUR A concert of flamenco, tango and Argentine folk songs January 9-11, 1998 Performers: Paco de Málaga (Spain), Julio “Koko” Sosa (Argentina) DON QUIJOTE Y SANCHO PANZA Teatro Gayumba (Dominican Repúblic) In Spanish only January 23-25, 1998 An original adaptation of the novel by Miguel de Cervane Saavedra. Director and Dramaturge: Manuel Chapuseaux Cast: Manuel Chapuseaux (Don Quijote), Nives Santana (Sancho Panza) Production Staff: Ernesto López (Technical Assistant) ANDALUCIA FLAMENCA January 29-31, 1998 Artists: Paco de Malaga, Ana Martínez Flamenco Dance Company CUARTETO LATINOAMERICANO February 1, 1998 Concert program included compositions by José Evangelista, Julián Orbón y Joaquín Turina (España), Silvestre Revueltas (México), and Alberto Ginastera (Argentina) Musicians: Saúl Biltrán (Violín), Arón Biltrán (Violín), Javier Montiel (Viola), Álvaro Biltrán (Cello) Presented in association with the Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington County, the Mexican Cultural Institute, and the Washington Performing Arts Society LA MALQUERIDA The Passionflower In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation February 26–April 5, 1998 By Jacinto Benavente (Spain) English translation by John Garrettt Underhill Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: Alessandra D’Ovidio Designers: Tony Cisek (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Tony Angelini (Sound Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design) Cast: Beatriz Mayoral (Doña Isabel), Cynthia Benjamin (Milagros), Jorgelina Rolle (Fidela), Oneida Caldera (Engracia), María Brito (Raimunda), Angel Torres (Esteban), Luis Manrique (Tío Eusebio), Victor Lima (Faustino), Soledad Campos (Acacia), Ediza Vega Garrido (Juliana), Manuel Cabrera-Santos (Rubio), José Sueiro (Bernabé), Javier Rivera (Norberto). Simultaneous English Interpreters: Hafetz Haim, Ric Herrera, Karen Roper, Nena Terrell, Cathy Wright. Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director/Carpenter), David Camero (Makeup), Laura Sabogal (Stagehand), Tom Lima (Technical Assistant), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Ira Haber (Electrician), Paulina Biehl (Sound Board Operator), Nash Read (Master Carpenter), Holly Beck and Jennifer Cockerham (Scenic Painter), Daniel Cima (Photography), Joaquín Martinez/ZGS TV Productions (Promotional Video), and Christopher Shell (Graphics). RUBY NELDA PEREZ Doña Rosita’s Jalapeño Kitchen April 24-25, 1998 Written & Directed by Rodrigo Duarte Clark Technical Director: David Tomlinson * Presented in association with the Washington Performing Arts Society and the District of Columbia Arts Center STRETCHING MY SKIN UNTIL IT RIPS WHOLE Washington, DC Premiere April 17-18, 1998 Conceived and Performed by Elia Arce Producer: Marie Cieri Stage Manager: Ted Quinn Technical Director: David Tomlinson CHAOS STANDING El Caos de Pie April 10-11, 1998 Written & Performed by Quique Avilés (El Salvador/USA) Director: B. Stanley Assistant Director: Lisa Miscio Photography: Allison Shelley, Rick Reinhard Voice of Pam Anderson (Reporter): Silvana Straw EXPLORING THE EDGE Explorando El Borde A Festival of Latino Voices April 10-25, 1998 RAICES CUBANAS A Cuban Mosaic An original bilingual musical conceived by Hugo Medrano May 21–June 14, 1998 Translation of texts and songs by Charles Becker and Carla Hubner Selected Cuban poets included: Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda, Alejandro Carpentier, Nicolás Guillén, Enrique Asencio, Federico de Ibarzabal, etc. Selected composers included: Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Eduardo Sánchez de Fuentes, Jaime Pratts, Miguel Matamoros, Isolina Carrillo, César Portillo de la Cruz, Rene Touzet, José A. Mendez, etc. Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: Alessandra D’Ovidio Musical Director: Carlos Giménez Designers: Hector Torres (Set Design), Ellen Bone (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Santos Jesús Gonzalez (Choreographer), Mari Paz (Musical Consultant/Arrangements), Emilio Cueto (Literary Consultant) Cast: Actors: Sergio Delgado, Sandra L.C. Mendoza, Javier E. Rivera Singers: Ana M. Castrello, Jesús Rivera, Critelle Rodriguez-Singh and Pablo Talamantez Musicians: Leo Alvarez, Salvador Elías, Carlos Giménez, Félix Jovel, Mari Paz, Luis Rumbaut, Marieta Berre Dancers: Lourdes P. Elías, Santos Jesús Gonzalez, Orlando Gonzalez-Rivera, Danielle Polen Special Appearance: Francisco Rigores (Congas) Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Lon Marshall (Master Earpenter), Ron O’Day (Carpenter), Jane Padelford (Scenic Painter), Daniel Cima (Photography), Joaquín Martinez/ZGS TV Productions (Promotional Video), Christopher Shell (Graphics).
  • 1998-1999
    QUINTUPLES In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation September 24–October 25, 1998 By Luis Rafael Sánchez English translation by Ivonne Coll and Alba Oms Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: Alessandra D’Ovidio Designers: Tony Cisek (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Tony Angelini (Sound), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Carmen Parejo (Wigs and Makeup) Cast: Claudia Dammert (Dafne, Bianca, Carlota Morrison), Hugo Medrano (Baby, Mandrake, El Gran Divo Papá Morrison). Simultaneous English interpreters: Cindy Benjamin, Charles Becker Production Staff: David Tomlinson (Technical Director/Carpenter), Holly Beck (Scenic Painter),Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Ira Haber (Electrician), Luis Baltierra (Sound Board Operator), Sara Merlos (Seamstress), Daniel Cima and Nestor Hernández (Photographers), Joaquín Martinez/ZGS TV Productions (Promotional Video), José Rosa (Graphics). Also presented at the National Theatre of La Habana (Cuba) TEATRO LO’IL MAXIL DE CHIAPAS Trabajadores en el Otro Mundo (México) October 7, 1998 An original ensemble piece that explores the struggles of undocumented immigrants trying migrate to the United States, with masks and puppets, in honor of the revolutionaries in Chiapas Artistic Director: Ralph Lee Presented in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Institute BARRANCA ABAJO Down the Gully In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation November 12–December 13, 1998 By Florencio Sanchez (Uruguay) Commissioned English translation for simultaneous interpretation by Egla Morales Blouin Producer: Gabriel Garcia Director: Ricardo Salim Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Laura Quiroga Designers: Luis Caram (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Carmen Parejo (Makeup) Cast: Beatriz Mayoral (Doña Dolores, Zoilo’s Wife), Soledad Campos (Robustiana, Invalid Daughter), Elba Laino (Rudecinda, Zoilo’s Sister), Lorena Sabogal (Prudencia, Zoilo’s Daughter), Zoilo (Former Ranch Owner), Ediza Vega (Martiniana, Family Friend), Brenden Varma (Batará, Zoilo’s Employee), Javier Terán (Juan Luis, Present Ranch Owner), Federico Talavera (Gutierrez, Commissioner), Luis Caram (Aniceto, Zoilo’s Overseer), Arturo Martinez (Seargent) Simultaneous English Interpreters: Ron Ernest, Ric Herrera, Karen Roper, Gae Schmitt, Vera Soltero, José Sueiro Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Alejandro Riesco (Stagehand), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Meredith Sims (Assistant Electrician), Luis Baltierra (Sound Engineer), Fabián Ríos (Sound Board Operator), Bill Day and Lon Marshall (Carpenters), Luis Caram (Scenic Sculptor), Sara Merlos (Seamstress), Hector Emanuel (Photography), Joaquín Martinez/ZGS TV Productions (Promotional Video), Christopher Shell (Graphics). DOS ALAS/TWO WINGS Grupo Afrocuba de Matanzas (Cuba) & Los hermanos Cepeda (Puerto Rico) November 14, 1998 Presented in association with Washington Performing Arts Society, Latin American Youth Center, and Museum of National History, Smithsonian Institution at the Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University. CAMERATA ROMEU Cuba December 2, 1998 Founded in 1993 by Zenaida Castro Romeu, this classical music group is comprise of five violins, two violas, cello and counter bass. LA DAMA BOBA The Foolish Woman In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation February 11–March 21, 1999 By Lope de Vega A version by Federico García Lorca English translation by Jaime de Ojeda Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Laura Quiroga Designers: Jason Layka (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Tony Angelini (Sound Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Carmen Parejo (Makeup & Hair), Lourdes Elías (Choreographer). Cast: Luis Caram (Liseo, gentleman), Manuel Cabrera-Santos (Turín, Liseo’s Servant), Bienvenido Martinez (Leandro, Gentleman/Miseno, Octavio’s Friend), Leslie Yañez (Nilse, Octavio’s Daughter), Ileana Brotsky (Celia, Nise’s Maid), Cynthia Benjamin (Finea, Nise’s Sister), Lucrecia Basualdo (Reading Instructor/Dance Master), Vera Soltero (Clara, Finea’s Maid), Mario Correa (Duardo, Gentleman), Santiago Murillo (Feniso, Gentleman), Carlos Castillo (Laurencio, Gentleman), César Tur (Pedro, Laurencio’s Servant), Javier Terán (Octavio, Father of Nise and Finea). Simultaneous English Interpreters: Ron Ernest, Ric Herrera, Marcia Rodriguez, Karen Roper Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Tony Cisek (Set Consultant), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Meredith Sims (Electrician), Fabián Ríos (Sound Board Operator), Ron O’Day and Hussein Alshaali (Carpenter), Sara Merlos (Seamstress), Daniel Cima (Photography), Joaquín Martinez/ZGS TV Productions (Promotional Video), Christopher Shell (Graphics). Nominations & Awards: 2000 Helen Hayes Awards - Hugo Medrano (Outsanding Director of a Play) -Nominated 2000 Helen Hayes Awards - Alessandra D’Ovidio (Outstanding Costumes Design) - Nominated ESTA ERA UNA VEZ… This Was One Time… April 17-18, 1999 Director & Dramaturge: Manuel Chapuseaux Performed by Nives Santan, Manuel Chapuseaux Technical Director: Ernesto López Presented in association with Washington Performing Arts Society CAZADORAS DEL ARCA PERDIDA Teatro Gayumba (Dominican Republic) Hunters of the Lost Ark April 16, 1999 Director: Manuel Chapuseaux Performed by Nives Santana ESTADO HORMONAL Washington, DC Premiere In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation April 23-25, 1999 Based on an original idea of Margaret Jova Text by Margaret Jova in collaboration with José Ramón Fernández Music composition by José Luis Greco Director: Carlos Rodríguez Created, choreographed and performed by: Margaret Jova, Elisa Morris, Teresa Nieto, Denise Perdikidis Production Staff: Miguel Ángel Camacho (Light Design), Marta Piñeiro (Light Technician), David Tomlinson (Sound Board Operator), Mayte Prieto (Stage Manager) Simulatneous English Interpreters: Cindy Benjamin, Marcia Rodríguez In collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain. The troupe is supported in part by the Centro de Estudios y Actividades Culturales (CEyAC) Comunidad de Madrid. ELIA ARCE: NO LE DIGAS A NADIE Don’t Tell Anybody May 7-9, 1999 A presentation of GALA and Washington Performing Arts Society in collaboration with La Clínica del Pueblo, Latino Program Services of the Whitman Walker Clinic, and the Cultural Affairs Division of the Arlington County. VOCES ANDINAS The Soul of the Highlands A bilingual presentation of Poetry-on-Stage May 20–June 13, 1999 Conceived and directed by Abel López Selection and arrangements of texts by Abel López Selected poets included: José Santos Chocano, César Vallejo, Alberto Ureta and Hernán Velarde (Peru) Ricardo Jaimes Freyre, Alfonso Gumucio Dragón, Edith Gabriela Sanabria and Franz Tamayo (Bolivia) Nicanor Parra, Raúl Zurita, Marjorie Agosín, Gabriela Mistral, and Pablo Neruda (Chile) Music by Mystic Warriors Producer: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Designers: Abel López (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design) Cast: Carlos Castillo, Lucinda Hart-Gonzalez, Lorena Sabogal, Alida Yath, Angel Torres Mystic Warriors: Andrés (flutes, classical guitar; charango, percussion), Marco Mallea (guitar, synthesizer, classical guitar, charango, and drums), Omar Martinez (flutes, panpipes, charango, electric guitar, synthesizer and percussion) Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Laura Quiroga (Backstage Manager), Marcia Rodriguez (House Manager), Ted Madison (Master Eelectrician), Meredith Sims (Assistant Electrician), Reaven Goren (Carpenter), Kari Ballenger (Scenic Painter), Daniel Cima (Photography), Christopher Shell (Graphics) LOS AMORES CRIMINALES DE LAS VAMPIRAS MORALES The Criminal Loves of the Morales Vampires A Staged Reading at the Mexican Cultural Institute. May 27, 1999 By Hugo Argüelles (México) Director: Etzel Cardeña Cast: Lorena Sabogal (María Adelfa), Cindy Benjamin (Rosa Fulvia), Luis Caram (Ernesto/Eliseo), Etzel Cardeña (Javier), Carlos Castillo (Miguel)
  • 1999-2000
    LA GRANADA The Hand Grenade In Spanish with simultaneous English translation September 23–October 24, 1999 By Rodolfo Wash (Argentina) Commissioned English translation by Raúl Rizik Producer: Abel López Director: José Carrasquillo Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: Blanca Gruber Designers: Tony Cisek (Set), Ayun Fedorcha (Lights), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costumes), and Ron Oshima (Sound) Cast: Carlos Castillo (Beto), Hugo Medrano (Lieutenant Strauss/The father), Luis Caram (Sergeant Sosa/Captain Aldao), Jaime Carrillo (Anibal Gutierrez), Vera Solteron (Fuselli/Rosa/The mother/Colonel Terry), Carlos Castillo (Guard Arnaldo Baigorria) Simultaneous English interpreters: Ric Herrera, Karen Roper, Ed Johnson, Chuck Lippman Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Laura Quiroga (Backstage Manager), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Steve Caywood and Columbia Heights Youth Build: Alfred Herrera, Harry Weaver and Kevin Harris (Director) (Carpenters), Carrie Ballinger (Scenic Painter), Sara Merlos and Eleonora Hernandez (Seamstresses), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Christopher Shell (Graphics) THE 13th SUMMER OF WILLIAM AND PILAR El 13º Verano de William y Pilar November 7, 1999 Conceived by Jennifer Nelson and Karen Zacarías By Karen Zacarías (México/USA) Director: Kenyatta Roger Production Manager: Anne Theisen Stage Manager: Keith Fisher Musical Composer: e’Marcus Harper Cast: Diane Cooper (Pilar), Mario Correa (Oscar), Kirtracy Hill (William), Beatrice Judge (Rose), Evelyn López Orgel (Ana) y Félix W. Stevenson (Vernon). Production Staff: David Tomlinson (Light Designer), Blanca Gruber (Light Board Operator), Willette Thompson (Sound Board Operator) In association with African Continuum Theatre Company and Young Playwrights Theatre NERUDA 2000 November 26–December 19, 1999 A bilingual poetry-on-stage presentation of Neruda’s poetry based on his poem “2000.” Selection and arrangements of texts by Abel López Original music by Miguel Cordova (Chile) Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: Blanca Gruber Designers: Carrie Ballenger and Abel López (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costumes), Mari Paz and Mario Ruiz Armengol (Musical Arrangements) Cast: Ana Castrello, Hugo Medrano, Ric Herrera, Luis Wanderwinder, Karen Roper, Lorena Sabogal Musicians: Rosie Conklin (Cello), Mari Paz (Piano) Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director/Carpenter), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Carrie Ballenger (Scenic Painter), Daniel Cima (Photography), Christopher Shell (Graphics) EL BURLADOR DE SEVILLA Y EL CONVIDADO DE PIEDRA Don Juan of Seville In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation February 24–April 2, 2000 By Tirso de Molina (Spain) English translation by Lynne Alvarez Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: José Carrasquillo Designers: Tony Cisek (Set), Ayun Fedorcha (Lights), Ron Oshima (Sound), Original music (Brian Nelson), and Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costumes). Cast: Leslie Yáñez (Isabela/Maid), Harold Ruiz, Guest artist from Cuba (Don Juan), Luis Wanderwinder (King of Naples/Peasant/Guard), Manolo Santalla (Don Pedro Tenorio), Etzel Cardeña (Don Diego Tenorio/Anfriso/Guard/Coridón), Beto Ortiz (Ribio/Courier/Fabio), CarlosCastillo (Duke Octavio/Anfrino/Marquis de la Mota/Batricio), Broselianda Hernandez (Guest artist from Cuba) (Tisbea/Maid), Manuel Cabrera-Santos (Catalinón), Luis Manrique (King Alfonso), Javier Terán (Don Gonzalo/Gaseno), Cynthia Benjamin (Anabela/Maid), Claudia Torres (Ana de Ulloa/Maid), Vera Soltero (Aminta/Maid) Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director/Carpenter), Laura Quiroga (Backstage Manager), María Jimena Paz (Sound Board Operator), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Tom Lima (Carpenter), Paulo Giusamo and Alex Rubinstein (Interns), Carrie Ballenger (Scenic Painter, Sara Merlos and Eleonora Hernandez (Seamstresses), Daniel Cima (Photography), Christopher Shell (Graphics) Nominations & Awards: 2001 Helen Hayes Awards - Carlos Castillo (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play) - Nominated LA NOCHE DE LOS ASESINOS Night of the Assassins In Spanish with simulanteous English interpretation April 27-May 28, 2000 By José Triana Commissioned English Translation by Charles Becker Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Gabriel García Assistent Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Gabriel García (St Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design) Cast: Broselianda Hernández (Cuca), Harold Ruiz (Lalo) y Cynthia Benjamin (Beba) Production Staff: David J. Tomlinson (Technical Director), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Michael Campell and Blanca Galaes de Studio 2000 (Hair Styles), Ed Johnson (Simultaneous Interpretation Program Coordinator), Daniel Cima (Photography), Joaquín Martínez (Promotional Video), Christopher Shell (Graphics) PING CHONG’S UNDESIRABLE ELEMENTS Elementos Indeseables de Ping Chong June 1-3, 2000 Conceived, written and directed by Ping Chong Co-Director and Co-author: Michael Rohd Projector Director: Rebecca Read Medrano Producers: Abel Lopez, Kim Chan & Soledad Campos Project Coordinator/Stage Manager: Susan Oetgen Performers: Marlene Cooper, Sandy Hou Dang, Eugenio Longoria, Arnoldo Ramos, Alida Yath Production Staff: Julia Ward (Assistant Project Assistant), Edgar R. Ovando (Technical Director), Shelley Musich (Asistent Technical Director), Cris Ibarra (Transcription), Néstor Hernández (Photography) Presented in association with the Washington Performing Arts Society and Encuentros, a program of the Museum of American History
  • 2000-2001
    ASI QUE PASEN CINCO AÑOS Once Five Years Pass In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation October 19–November 26, 2000 By Federico García Lorca (Spain) English translation by Angel Gil Orrios Producer: Abel López Directors: Gabriel García and Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Hugo Medrano and Gabriel García (Set Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costumes Design) Cast: Cynthia Benjamin, Carlos Castillo, Leslie Yañez, Menchu Esteban, Lorena Sabogal, Carlos Leiton, Manuel Cabrera-Santos, Samir Vergara Production Staff: José Martinez (Technical Director/Carpenter), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Christopher Shell (Graphics) JOE RAY SANDOVAL, QUIQUE AVILES & FRIENDS January 20-21, 2001 Poets: Joe Ray Sandoval (Santa Fe, New Mexico) Quique Avilés In collaboration with Sol & Soul ALMAS GEMELAS Soul Mates In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation February 22–March 18, 2001 By Eduardo Rovner (Argentina) Commissioned English translation by Raúl Rizik Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Carrie Ballenger (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Ron Oshima (Sound Design) Cast: Cynthia Benjamin (Ana), Bienvenido Martinez (Luis), Hugo Medrano (Osvaldo), Florina Lemaitre (Magda) Production Staff: Phillip Blackwood (Technical Director/Light Board Operator), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Jim Kroener (Carpenter), María Jimena Paz (Sound Board Operator), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Joaquín Martinez (Promotional Video), Christopher Shell (Graphics) LISA ALVARADO'S THE HOUSEKEEPER DIARY March 2-3, 2001 Written and Performed by Lisa Alvarado Based on a book of poems that chronicle her time as a domestic worker. EL BESO DE LA MUJER ARAÑA Kiss of the Spider Woman In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation April 19–May 20, 2001 By Manuel Puig English translation by Alan Baker Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Ron Oshima (Sound Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design) Cast: Hugo Medrano (Molina), Mijail Mulkay (Valentin) Production Staff: Phillip Blackwood (Technical Director/Master Carpenter/Light Board Operator), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Tavian Cardwell and Thomas Lindley (Carpenters), Carrie Ballenger (Scenic Painter), María Jimena Paz (Sound Board Operator), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Joaquín Martinez (Promotional Video), Christopher Shell (Graphics) RAICES CUBANAS 2 Cuban Roots 2 In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation June 14–July 8, 2001 Musical Revue conceived and directed by Hugo Medrano Dramatic texts by Héctor Quintero Commissioned English translation of text and songs by Charles Becker Producers: Abel López and Hugo Medrano Musical Director: Carlos Giménez Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Héctor Torres (Set), Ayun Fedorcha (Lights), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costumes), and Santos Jesús Gonzalez (Choreography) Cast: Marietta Berre, Vicky Leyva, Bárbaro Marín (Guest artist from Cuba), Beto Ortiz, Harold Ruiz, Leslie Yañez Dancers: Lourdes P. Elías, Santos Jesús Gonzalez Musicians: Fernando Bou (Bass), Adan Tafur (Congas), Carlo Giménez (Light Percussion), Rafel Monteagudo (Drums), Osvaldo Rodriguez de la Torre, Guest artist from Cuba (Piano), Verny Varela (Flute) Production Staff: Phillip Blackwood (Technical Director/Master Carpenter/Light Board Operator), Christopher Davenport (Sound Engineer), María Jimena Paz (Sound Board Operator), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Arcinda Edwards, Octavio Medrano, Marcos López and Harold Ruiz (Carpenters), Jessica Wade (Scenic Paintier), Leonor Hernandez (Seamstress), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Joaquín Martinez (Promotional Video), Mirta Meltzer (Program Design), Christopher Shell (Graphics), Ed Johnson (Simultaneous English interpretation program Coordinator), Ana Molinet (Casting- Cuba) Nominatinos & Awards: 2002 Helen Hayes Awards - Barbaro Marín (Lead Actor in a Musical) - Nominated
  • 2001-2002
    EL ARQUITECTO Y EL EMPERADOR DE ASIRIA The Architect and the Emperor of Assyria In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation September 20–October 14, 2001 By Fernando Arrabal (Spain) English Translation by Everard d’Harnoncourt and Adele Shank Producer: Abel López Director: José Carrasquillo Assistant Director: Harold Ruiz Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Matthew Soule (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Ron Oshima (Sound Design) Cast: Luis Caram (Architect) and Hugo Medrano (Emperor) Production Staff: Klyph Stanford (Technical Director), Laura Quiroga (House Manager), Vera Soltero (Assistant to Director), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Eero Kotealing (Electricians), Rueven Goren, Matt Staley, Mike Staley (Set construction), Matt Soule (Scenic Painter), Harold Ruiz (Light Board Operator),María Jimena Paz (Sound Board Pperator), Leonor Hernandez (Seamstress), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Joaquín Martinez (Promotional Video), Nestor Romero (Illustrations), Christopher Shell (Graphics) PING CHONG’S UNDESIRABLE ELEMENTS October 4-5, 2001 Presented with the Center for Multicultural Human Services of Fairfax County at the Spectrum Theatre, Rosslyn (VA). LILA DOWNS México/USA November 20, 2001 At Lisner Auditorium in collaboration with Washington Performing Arts Society and George Washington University. ORQUESTA BARCELONA/ORQUESTA NACIONAL DE CATALUÑA Spain January 30, 2002 Presented in collaboration with Washington Performing Arts Society at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall LA VERDAD SOSPECHOSA The Truth Can’t Be Trusted In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation February 7–March 17, 2002 By Juan Ruiz de Alarcón (México) English translation by Kenneth Stackhouse (Love’s True Lies) Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Ramón López, Guest artist from Chile (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio and Mariana Fernandez* (Costume Design), Sarah Washburn (Sound Design), Lydia Spooner (Properties) Cast: Harold Ruiz (Don García), Carlos Castillo (Don Juan de Sosa), José Armando Brown (Don Felis), Diego Perez, guest artist from New York (Don Beltrán/Letrado), Juan Sell (Don Sancho), Luis Simón (Don Juan de Luna), Menchu Esteban (Tristán), César Guadamúz (Camino), Cynthia Benjamin (Jacinta), Leslie Yañez (Lucrecia), Lorena Sabogal (Isabel), Carlos Falcón (Don Juan, dream sequence) Production Staff: Klyph Stanford (Technical Director), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Eero Kotealing (Electrician), Reuven Goren and Nick Pontius (Carpenters), Micky Sacks, Mel Bratz, and Carrie Ballenger (Scenic Painters), María Jimena Paz (Lights Board Operator), Ariadna Alvarado (Sound Board Operator), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Joaquín Martinez (Promotional Video), and Christopher Shell (Graphics) Nominations & Awards: 2003 Helen Hayes Awards - Mariana Fernandez & Alessandra D’Ovidio (Outstanding Costume Design) - Nominated 2003 Helen Hayes Awards - Menchu Esteban (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play) - Nominated Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain and the Mexican Cultural Institute KRONOS QUARTET The Nueva Collection A concert featuring the music of Juan García Esquivel, Juan Gabriel, Margarita Lecuona and Silvestre Revueltas. A collaboration with Washington Performing Arts Society presented at Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University DON’T ASK FOR DIRECTIONS Spoken Resistance March 22-23, 2002 Con una lectura especial de apertura de la poeta salvadoreña residente en San Francisco, Leticia Hernández-Linares A presentation in collaboration with Young Playwrights Theater and Sol & Soul SONGS OF LOVE AND LUST: THE BACK ALLEYS April 12 -13, 2002 Performed by Randall Wong In collaboration with the Washington Performing Arts Society at the Warehouse Next Door BRASIL: AS COISAS DO SAMBA Brazil: The Soul of Samba A World Premiere In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation June 6–July 7, 2002 A musical revue conceived and directed by Hugo Medrano Text by Sandra Louzada (Brazil) Commissioned English translation by Charles Becker Songs (in Portuguese only) by Chico Buarque, Ari Barroso, Vinicius de Moraes, Carlos Jobin, Caetano Veloso and others Producer: Abel López Musical Director: Leonardo Lucini Musical Arrangements: João Guilherme Ripper Musical Coordinator: Marietta Ulacia Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Héctor Torres (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Sylvia Martin and Camila Karam (Choreographers), Sarah Washburn (Sound Design) Actors: Marietta Ulacia, Harold Ruiz, César A Guadamúz, Maya Martin, Menchu Esteban Singers: Patrick De Santos, Mariani Ebert, Claudia Gargiulo Dancers: Camila Karam, José Armando Brown, Jesús Santos Gonzalez Musicians: Alejandro Lucini (Drum Set), Leonardo Lucini (Bass), Richard Miller (Guitar/Cavaquinho), Patricia Vergara (Piano), Roberto Berimbao (Brazilian Percussion), Rudy Gonzalez (Flute, Saxophone), Bill Milligan (Saxophone/Flute), Bou (Bass) Production Staff: Klyph Stanford (Technical Director), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Coordinator), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Gustavo Araoz and Thomas Lidley (Carpenters), Marieke Sacks (Scenic Painter), Mariana Fernandez (Costumes Assistant), Leonor Fernandez (Seamstress), María Jimena Paz (Light Board Operator), Jarol Acosta Aragón (Sound Board Operator), Daniel Cima (Photographer) Nominations & Awards: 2002 Helen Hayes Awards - Marian Ebert (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical) - Nominated
  • 2002-2003
    EL LUGAR IDEAL The Ideal Place In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation September 26–October 27, 2002 By Héctor Quintero (Cuba) Commissioned English translation by Charles Becker Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: Alessandra D’Ovidio Designers: Mathew Soule (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Jarol Acosta Aragón (Sound Design) Cast: Ediza Vega (Cristina), Harold Ruiz (Homero), Héctor Díaz (Pablo), Eva Salvetti (Isabel) Production Staff: Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Horacio Quintanilla (Carpenter), Harold Ruiz (Properties), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Lights Operator), Jarol Acosta Aragón (Sound Board Operator), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Alvaro Encinas (Promotional TV), Christopher Shell (Graphics) THE DAYTIME DREAMS OF ESPERANZA Los Sueños Diurnos de Esperanza September 25, 2002 By Elizabeth Pringle (USA) Director: Tom Mallan Presented at the Baird Auditorium, Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution and the Josephine Butler Parks Center. UNIVERSES SLANGUAGE November 8-10, November 15-27, 2002 Written, directed and performed by Universes, a troupe of five multi-disciplinary performers from the South Bronx, Universes fuses poetry, jazz riffs, and hip-hop with politics, down-home blues, and Spanish boleros to produce an exhilarating theatrical event. A bilingual production presented at Dance Place in collaboration with the Washington Performing Arts Society, Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, and the National Performance Network. Also presented at the Warehouse Theatre on November 1-3, 2002, with the participation of Spoken Resistance and Paso Nuevo, GALA’s youth theater program. I BUM THREE PACKS OF WORDS A DAY Spoken Resistance December 21-23, 2002 CERVANTES: MAESTRO DEL ENTREMES The Interludes In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation February 13–March 16, 2003 By Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (Spain) English Translation by Dawn Smith Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Carrie Bellanger (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Carlos César Rodriguez (Composer), Pepa Marín (Makeup), Lourdes P. Elías (Choreographer) Cast: Lucrecia Basualdo, Cynthia Benjamin, José Armando Brown, Carlos Castillo, Héctor Díaz, Menchu Esteban, Peter Gil, Lucinda Hart-Gonzalez, Daya Méndez, Harold Ruiz, Juan Sell Musicians: Daniel Cortaza (Guitar), Rudy Gonzalez (Flute) Singers: Claudia Gargiulo, Lorena Sabogal Dancers: Lourdes P. Elías, Renée Lamont, Pepa Marín, Lorena Sabogal Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Horacio Quintanilla (Master Carpenter), Jessica Sherloick, Jennifer Cockerham and Cristina de Bernardi (Scenic Painters), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Joaquín Martinez (Promotional Video), Christopher Shell and Fernando Ronzoni (Graphic Design), Ed Johnson (Simultaneous Interpretation Program Coordinator), Juan Sell (Literary Consultant) T-ATRO PADRE: JUGANDO AL CIRCO A puppet fantasy in Spanish only February 14, 21 and 28, March 7 and March 14, 2003 Created, directed and performed by Carlos Leitón (Costa Rica) In collaboration with Nuevo and Sol & Soul. EL LOCO Y LA TRISTE Soulmates of the Fringe In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation April 24–May 18, 2003 By Juan Radrigán (Chile) Commissioned English translation by Laura Van Druff Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Milagros de León (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), David White (Sound Design), and María Marín (Makeup). Cast: Hugo Medrano (Huinca), AND Silvia Marín, guest artist from Chile (Eva) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Horacio Quintanilla (Master Carpenter), Leonardo Troconis (Set Construction), Jessica Sherlock (Scenic Painter), María Jimena Paz (Sound Board Operator), Jarold Acosta Aragón (Sound Board Operator), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Humberto Pérez (Promotional TV), Christopher Shell and Fernando Ronzoni (Graphic Designs), Ed Johnson (Simultaneous Interpretation Program Coordinator), Guayi Fernández (House Manager) PUERTO RICO EN…CANTADO LOS JUANES DEL PUEBLO June 4–22, 2003 By Angel Vázquez (Puerto Rico) Commissioned English translation by Charles Becker Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Ernesto Concepción (Puerto Rico) Musical Director: Willie Román Stage Manager: Harold Ruiz Designers: Ayun Fedorcha (Lights) and Diana Sirak (Costumes) Cast: Angel Vazquez and Ernesto Concepción (Los Juanes del Pueblo), Vicky Leyva and Vera Soltero (Las Juanitas) Musicians: Iván Gonzalez, Danny Lloret, Willie Román, Carlos “Tato” Santiago (Los Juanetes) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Horacio Quintanilla (Technical Director), Ted Madison (Master Electrician/Light Board Operator), Jarol Acosta Aragón (Sound Board Operator), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Christopher Shell and Fernando Ronzoni (Graphics), Guayi Fernández (House Manager) A bilingual production presented in collaboration with Washington Performing Arts Society
  • 2003-2004
    EVANGELICA, DIVORICADAS Y VEGETARIANAS Evangelists, Divorcées and Vegetarians In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation October 2–26, 2003 By Gustavo Ott (Venezuela) English translation by Heather L. McKay Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Elizabeth McFadden (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), David White (Sound Design) Cast: Daya Méndez (Beatriz), Menchu Esteban (Gloria), Cynthia Benjamin (Meche) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Ted Madison (MasterElectrician),Horacio Quintanilla and Bob Gandy (Carpenters), Jessica Sherlock (Scenic Painter), María Jimena Paz (Light Board Operator), Ariadna Alvarado (Sound Board Operator), Leonor Hernandez (Seamstress), Daniel Cima (Photograper), Humberto Pérez (Promotional TV), Laura Van Druff (Coordinator of Simultaneous Interpretation Program), Christopher Shell (Graphics) EL ANGEL DE LA CULPA The Angel of Guilt In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation December 5–21, 2003 By Marco Antonio de la Parra (Chile) English translation by Charles Phillip Thomas Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Gabriel García Assistant Directors: Laura Quiroga and Glorianna Rodriguez Designers: Milagros Ponce de León (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), David White (Sound Design), Tim Jones (Properties), María Marín (Makeup) Cast: Manuel Cabrera-Santos (Detective), Sebastián Rodríguez (Young Man) Simultaneous Interpreters: Charles Becker, Manolo Santalla Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Dan Ribaudo (Technical Director), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Horacio Quintanilla (Carpenter), Jessica Sherlock (Scenic Painter),Alessandra D’Ovidio (Light Board Operator), Ariadna Alvarado (Sound Board Operator), Hector Emanuel (Photographer), Christopher Shell (Graphics) LA DAMA DUENDE The Phantom Lady In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation February 5– March 7, 2004 By Pedro Calderón de la Barca (Spain) English translation by James Nelson Navoa Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Set Design), Neil McFadden (Sound Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Lourdes P. Elías (Choreographer), Pepa Marín (Makeup) Cast: Oscar Ceville (Don Manuel), Luis Simón (Cosme), Menchu Esteban (Doña Angela), Lucrecia Basualdo (Isabel), Johnathan Dwayne (Don Luis), Eduardo Castro (Rodrigo), Juan Sell (Don Juan), Leslie Yañez (Doña Beatriz), Sandra Niño (Clara), Lourdes P. Elías and Pepa Marín (Chulapas/Servants) Musicians: Mari Paz (Piano), Rudy Gonzalez (Woodwinds), Gary Sosías (Percussion) Production Staff: Laura Van Druff (Simultaneous Interpretation Program Coordinator), Horacio Quintanilla (Master Carpenter), Richard Robinson (Carpenter), Jessica Sherlock (Scenic Painter), Rosalía Poso (Seamstress), Jarold Acosta Aragón (Sound Engineer), María Jimena Paz (Light Board Operator), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Christopher Shell (Graphics) ¡CANDOME: TANGO NEGRO! In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation June 3–27, 2004 An original musical conceived by Hugo Medrano Book by Jorge Emilio Cardoso (Uruguay) Commissioned English translation by Charles Becker Producer: Abel López Musical Director: Waldemar “Cachila” Silva Artistic Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Musical Coach: Mari Paz Stage Manager: Harold Ruiz Designers: Carlos Páez Vilaró (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Marcela Villanueva (Costume Design), Jarold Acosta Aragón (Sound) Cast: Oscar Ceville (Don Solimán/Gramillero), Vicky Layva (Second Laundress), Susan Leyva (First Laundress), Cristelle Rodriguez-Singh (Doña Gregoria/Mama Vieja), Maximiliano N. González (Carrerita), Tony Pozzoni (El portugués), Héctor Díaz (Architect/Owner) Dancers: Samuel Encarnación, Susan Leyva, Becky Umeh, Ernest Williams, Carina Losano, Maximiliano N. González, Katerina Merezhinsky Singers: Waldemar “Cachila” Silva, Vicky Leyva, Susan Leyva, Cristelle Rodriguez-Singh, and Maximiliano N. González Musicians: (Members of Cuaréim 1080) Waldemar “Cachila Silva” (Tambor repique), Guillermo Díaz (Tambor chico), Matías Silva (Tambor piano), Wellington Silva (Tambor repique), and Carlos Rodriguez (Piano and Tambor piano) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Horacio Quintanilla (Master Carpenter), Adrián Alvarez and Eric Parsons (Carpenters), Jessica Sherlock (Scenic Painter), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), Harold Ruiz (Light Board Operator), Jarold Acosta Aragón (Sound operator), Richard Robinson (Plans), Charles Becker (Simultaneous Interpreters Coordinator), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Christopher Shell and Fernando Ronzoni (Graphic Design)
  • 2004-2005
    MÉXICO: NOCHES BOHEMIAS Mexico: Bohemian Nights A bilingual presentation October 7–17, 2004 An original musical revue based on the writings of Alberto Domingo (Mexico) Commissioned English translation by Kathy Ogle Producer: Hugo Medrano Musical Director: Mari Paz Director: Abel López Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Abel López (Set Design), Marianne Meadows (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Jarold Acosta Aragón (Sound Design) Cast: Jorge Anaya (Guitarist in Bar), Manolo Santalla (Bartender), Anamer Castrello and Susan Leyva (Singers), Mari Paz (Pianist) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Horacio Quintanilla (Master Carpenter), Marianne Meadows (Light Board Operator), Jarol Acosta (Sound Board Operator), Daniel Cima (Photography), Nestor Cortesi (Archival Video), Christopher Shell and Claudia Smith (Graphic Design) GALA AT THE TIVOLI OPENING GALA January 7, 2005 Honorary Chair: Rita Moreno Mistress of Ceremonies: Cindy Peña (WUSA-TV 9) Speakers: Honorable Jim Graham (Councilmember, Ward One), Rita Moreno, Actress Performers: The Mystic Warriors, Mari Paz (Piano), Anamer Castrello (Mezzo Soprano), Los Juanes del Pueblo (Ernesto Concepción and Ángel Vázquez, Puerto Rico), Spanish Dance Theatre: El gozo de una Aurora (Ernesto Halffter (Composer), coreografía Jaime Coronado (Choreographer), Carlos Rodríguez (Piano), Christina Conrad, Jaime Coronado, Lourdes P. Elías, Heidi Kershaw, Renee Lamont, Nancy Monahan, Amy Weishampel (Dancers) COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DAY Free performances and tours January 8, 2005 Production Coordinador: Alessandra D’Ovidio Performances by: Teatro de la Luna La Caja de Sorpresas A bilingual children’s show by Juan E. Acuña Director: Agustín Núñez Cast: Marcela Ferlito, Carmen Paz, Peter Pereyra Dance Institute of Washington Senior Youth Repertory Ensemble Choreographers: Miriana Lausic, Marius Petipa, Rashan Jackson. Dancers: Sasha Smith, Brittain Jackson, Kristin Smith, Ashante Green, Dara Northen, Breyona Garmont, Kamillah Matthews, Niya Pride, Jo ‘Nai Russell, Jillian Carter, Alexis Miller, Jasmine Taper, Sydney Williams, Sierra Jones, Simone Forrester y Tanya Wilson Ase Moyubba Resident Dance Company of the Latin American Folk Institute Silvana Straw Poetry and Spoken Word Quique Avilés Poetry and Spoken Word African Heritage Dancers & Drummers Director: Melvin Deal In Series Mozart and Spanish Zarzuela Vicky Leyva and Sabor Negro Afro-Peruvian Rhythmns PUTUMAYO – LATINAS: WOMEN OF LATIN AMERICA Putumayo– Latinas: Women from Latin American October 22, 2004 Putumayo World Music presents three extraordinary divas performing contemporary and traditional Latin American music. Presented in collaboration with the Washington Performing Arts Society at Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University. DON JUAN TENORIO A Staged Reading in Spanish only November 5, 2004 By José Zorrilla (Spain) Director: Laura Quiroga Cast: Victoria Peña (Narrador), Luis Simón (Don Juan Tenorio), Gabriel García (Don Gonzalo de Ulloa/La estatua de Don Gonzalo), Hugo Medrano (Don Diego Tenorio/El Capitán Centellas/Escultor), Julieta Maroni (Doña Inés de Ulloa/La sombra de Doña Inés), Peter Gil (Don Luis Mejía/Marco Ciutti) ANA MENDIETA – CUERPO Y TIERRA November 14 and November 19, 2004 Un tributo en palabras, música y movimiento a la artista visual cubano-americana Ana Mendieta, presentado dentro de una exhibición de su trabajo innovador. Concept by Heidi Rauch, en colaboración con Jenifer Deal. Composition and original music by David Font-Navarrete Cast: Jenifer Deal, Andrea Franchini, Alida Yath, Seferina Liriano, and Heidi Rauch Musicians: Ekendra Das (Percussion), Michael Marcuzzi (Trumpet, Percussion) Presented in collaboration with the exhibition of Ana Mendieta: Earth, Body, Sculpture and Performance 1972-1985 at the Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution YERMA In Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation February 17- March 13, 2005 By Federico García Lorca (Spain) English translation by Caridad Svich Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Assistant Director: Laura Quiroga Stage Manager: María Jimena Paz Designers: Tony Cisek (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Neil McFadden (Sound Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Edwin Aparicio (Choreographer), Monalisa Arias (Fight Coordinator) Cast: Rubén Buitrago (Child), Ana Verónica Muñoz, guest artist from New York (Yerma), Carlos Castillo (Juan), Seferina Liriano (María), César A. Guadamuz (Victor), Miriam Cruz (Old Pagan Woman), Lorena Sabogal (First Girl/First Washerwoman), Julieta Maroni (Second Girl/Second Washerwoman), Monalisa Arias (Third Washerwoman), Victoria Peña (Fourth Washerwoman/First Woman), Elsy García (Fith Washerwoman/Second Woman), Emilia Sims (Third Woman/Sixth Washerwoman), Alida Yath (First Sister-in-law), Marta Chico Martín (Second Sister-in-law/Dancer), Lucrecia Basualdo (Dolores), Beatriz Mayoral (Old Woman), Rubén Rodriguez-Casas (Boy), Mattías Kraemer (First Man), Marta Cartón Campbell (Female Mask), Angel Torres-Cabassa (Male Mask), Aleksey Kulikov and Jason Vera-y-Aragón (Dancers) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Brian Hemmingsen (Technical Director), Horacio Quintanilla (Master Carpenter), Octavio Medrano and Favis Nicolai (Carpenters), Ryan Lee and Jessica Sherlock (Scenic Painter), Laura Quiroga (Backstage Manager), Ted Madison (Master Electrician), M. Jimena Paz (Light Board Operator), Jarold Acosta Aragón (Sound operator), Leonor Fernandez and Rosalía Pozo (Seamstress), Mirta Miltzer (Masks), Charles Becker and Carlos P. Odio (Adaptation for Supertitles), Cynthia Benjamin (Supertitles Operator), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Christopher Shell and Carlos Odio (Graphics) REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Las Mujeres de Verdad Tienen Curvas In English with Spanish Supertitles May 5-29, 2005 By Josefina López (USA) Spanish translation by Teatro Visión in collaboration with VIVIS and Guillermo Colombetti Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Alexander Fernández Designers: Elizabeth McFadden (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Neil McFadden (Sound Design), and Brenden McDougal (Properties) Cast: Cynthia Benjamin* (Estela), Barbara Bonilla-Burnett (Carmen), Kathleen Gonzalez (Ana), Wendy Nogales (Rosalí), Marycarmen Wila (Pancha) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Brian Hemmingsen (Technical Director), Brendon Vierra (Master Electrician/Assistant Light Designer), Horacio Quintanilla (Master Carpenter), Octavio Medrano and David Nicolai (Carpenters), Meaghan Toohey (Scenic Painter), Alexander Fernández (Light Board Operator), Mattías Kraemer (Sound Board Operator), Monalisa Arias (Fight Coordinator), Leonor Hernández (Seamstress), Manuel Cabrera, Lorena Sabogal, Angel Torres-Cabassa and Alida Yath (Radio Voices), Carlos Odio (Adaptation for Surtitles), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Christopher Shell and Claudia Smith (Graphics) *Appears courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage managers in the United States. PASO NUEVO: IXQUIC June 4-5, 2005 A bilingual piece inspired by the Mayan epic Popul Vuh and written and performed by students from Bell Multicultural High School, Alice Deal Junior High School, César Chavez Charter School, and Montgomery Blair High School. Directors: Mattías Kraemer & Gabriel García Ensemble: Catherine Bonilla, Héctor Bonilla, Ramón Campos, Alba Castro, Sylvia Cedillos, Adán Enteno, Marvin Cruz, Samuel Encarnación, Verónica Flores, Melissa Fuentes, Laron Hayes, Milton Javier Herrera, Juan Pablo López, Elincer Mejía, Yessica B. Moya, Christian Patino, Ada Pineda y Gladis Ruiz.
  • 2005-2006 | Contra viento y marea
    PASO NUEVO: THE RISE OF THE SUMMER POETS: THE WHISPER OF HENRY ROXO August 13, 2005 Text and Performance by PASO NUEVO and Mattías Kraemer Director: Mattías Kraemer Selected poets included: Paul Laracue (Haití), Otto René Castillo (Guatemala), Alfonso Quijara Urías (El Salvador), Judith Malina (Nueva York), Federico García Lorca (España), Pablo Neruda (Chile); y los poetas de Paso Nuevo: Laron Hayes, Adán Centeno, Marvin Cruz, Ada Pineda, Verónica Flores, Ramón Campos y Sylvia Cedillos. TE QUIERO, MUÑECA I Love You, Doll In Spanish with English Supertitles September 15–October 9, 2005 By Ernesto Caballero (Spain) Commissioned English translation by Heather McKay Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Harold Ruiz Stage Manager: Andrés Acosta Designers: Elizabeth McFadden (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), David Crandall (Sound Design), and Brenden McDougal (Properties) Cast: Lucrecia Basualdo (Rosa), Carlos Castillo (Andrés), Ana Verónica Muñoz (Nora/Eva), Eva Salvetti (La Doctora), Luis Simón (Ramón) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Brian Hemmingsen (Technical Director), Laura Quiroga (Backstage Manager), Horacio Quintanilla (Master Carpenter), Octavio Medrano and Andrew Honeycutt (Carpenters), Meaghan Toohey (Scenic Painter), Andrew Griffin (Assistant Light and Melissa Johns (Electricians), Andrés Acosta (Light Board Operator), Brendon Vierra (Sound Board Operator), Leonor Hernández (Seamstress), Daniel Cima (Photography), and Nestor Cortesi (Archival Video) EL RUFIÁN CASTRUCHO Castrucho, the Hustler In Spanish with English Surtitles February 23–March 19, 2006 By Lope de Vega Commissioned English translation by Heather McKay Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: M. Jimena Paz Designers: Stefan Gibson (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Neil McFadden (Sound Design), Osbel Susman-Peña (Properties), Monalisa Arias (Fight Choregrpaher), and Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design) Cast: Ernesto Concepción (Castrucho), Alicia Kaplan (Teodora), Carlos Castillo (Don Alvaro), Oscar Ceville (Don Jorge), George Laws Garcia (Camilo), Angel Torres (Don Héctor), Edgar Trujillo (Belardo), Alejandro Arce (Pradelo), Emilia Sims (Fortuna), Monalisa Arias (Escobarillo, Brisena), Hugo C. Dubon (Guzmán), Lorena Sabogal (Lucrecia, Beltranico), Hector Díaz (General de Ejército), Manolo Santalla (Don Rodrigo), and Joaquín Mundo (Paje) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Brian Hemmingsen (Technical Director), Eric Lewis and Andrew Honeycutt (Carpetners), Brendon Vierra (Master Electrician), Marisa “Za” Johns, Maureen Tobias, and Erin Soo (Electricians), Laura Quiroga (Backstage Manager), M. Jimena Paz (Light Board Operator), Mattías Kraemer (Sound Board Operator), Kerry Waters and Mariana Fernandez (Scenic Painters), Leonor Fernández (Seamstress), Mariana Osorio (Makeup), Daniel Cima (Photography), Nestor Cortesi (Arhival Video), Claudia Smith (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) EYEWITNESS BLUES In English only November 18-20, 2005 Written and Performed by Mildred Ruiz and Steven Sapp Developed and Directed by Chay Yew Musical Compositions: Paul Thompson, Carlos Pimentel, Antoine Drye, Maurice S. Turner, II Stage Manager: Heather Hershey Designers: Narelle Sissons (Set Design), Heather Hershey (Light Design), Emilio Sosa (Costume Design), Matthew Given (Sound Design), Jaime Coronado and Adesola Sosakalumi (Choreography), Enrique Lopez (Flamenco Guitar) Cast: Steven Sapp (Junior McCullough [Soul]), Mildred Ruiz (Duende), Maurice S. Turner, II (Junior McCullough [Body/Trumpet]) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Brian Hemmingsen (Technical Director), Horacio Quintanilla (Master Carpenter), Eric Lucas (Carpenter), Brendon Vierra (Electrician & Light Board Operator), Matthew Givens (Sound Board Operator), Groove Gumbo (Promotion & Design), Christopher Shell (Playbil) In partnership with Washington Performing Arts Society LOS PECADOS DE SOR JUANA The Sins of Sor Juana In Spanish with English Surtitles April 27-May 27, 2006 By Karen Zacarías Commissioned English translation by Karen Zacarías Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Alexander Fernández Designers: Milagros Ponce de León (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovdio (Costume Design), Neil McFadden (Sound Design) Cast: Ana Verónica Muñoz (Juana), Lorena Sabogal (Novicia), Hugo Medrano (Padre Nuñez, Virrey), Menchu Esteban (Sor Sara, Vierreina), Aminta de Lara (Sor Filotea, Xochitl), Ángel Torres (Pedro), Mel Rocher (Silvio) Production Staff: Alessandra D’Ovidio (Production Manager), Brian Hemmingsen (Technical Director), Laura Quiroga (Backstage Manager), Eric Lucas and Bobby Rector (Carpenters), Brendon Vierra (Master Electrician), Marisa “Za” Johns, Nathan Devonshire, and Erin Soo (Electricians), Alexander Fernández (Light Board Operator), Mattias Karemer (Sound Board Operator), Kerry Waters and Meghan Toohey (Scenic Painters), Leonor Fernandez (Seamstress), Sharon Richmond (Makeup), Karen Zacarías (Surtitle Adaptation), Alejandro Gutierrez-Pons (Surtitle Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Nestor Cortesi (Archival Video), Claudia Smith and Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Chrstopher Shell (Playbill) CARIBENA IMPERIA In Spanish, English and Creole July 13-30, 2006 An original musical with music by 3canal from Trinidad and poetry by Martin Carter (Guayana) Translation by Salvador Ortiz-Carboneres Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Wendell Manwarren and Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Elisha Bartels Designers: Eric Grims (Scenic Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Dave Williams (Choreographer) Cast: 3canal-Roger Roberts, Stanton Kewley, Wndell Manwarren; Michael Cherrie (Man of Poetry), Diann R. Marshall (Grand Lady), Samuel Encarnación (Warrior), Marlon Anthony Russ (Ensemble), Isoke Edward (Ensemble), Piage Hernandez (Ensemble), Abby Charles (Ensemble/Dancer) Musicians: Robert Persaud (Guitar, cuatro), Enrico Camejo (Electric Guitar), Everald Watson (djembe, Percussion) Production Staff: Brian Hemmingsen (Technical Director), Alessandra D’Ovido (Production Manager)
  • 2006-2007 | ¡A tu gusto!
    VALOR, AGRAVIO Y MUJER Stripping Don Juan In Spanish with English Surtitles September 28-October 22, 2006 By Ana Caro English Translation by Amy Williamson Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Mariana Osorio Designer: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Martin Schnellinger (Costume Design), Neil McFadden (Sound Design), Brenden McDougal (Properties Design), Monalisa Arias (Fight Choreographer) Laura Quiroga (Assistant to the Director), Ruth Rowe (Archery Coach) Cast: Mel Rocher (Don Juan de Cordoba), Andres Talero (Tomillo, Don Juan’s Servant), Cynthia Benjamin (Estela, Countess), Julieta Maroni (Lisarda, Estela’s Cousin), Carlos del Valle (Don Fernando de Ribera), Alejandro Arce (Finio, Servant), Timothy Andrés Pabon (Ludovico, Prince of Pinoy), Gabriela Fernandez-Coffey (Doña Leonor, Don Fernando’s Sister), Luis Simon (Ribete), Lucrecia Basualdo (Flora) Production Staff: Brendon Vierra (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Stage Manager), Alida Yath (House Manager), Zafra Whitcomb, Jeffrey Quackenbush, and William Carlton (Carpenters), Ted Madison, Nathan Devonshire and Courtney Ischinger (Electricians), Mariana Osorio (Light Board Operator), Ariadna Alvarado (Sound Board Operator), Mel Bratz (Scenic Artist), Gerald Browning (Scenic Charge), Lourdes E. Elias (Choreography), Ruth Rowe (Archery Coach), H. Elizabeth Romslow (Assistant to Costume Designer), Alejandro Gutierrez-Pons (Surtitle Adaptation), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Nestor Cortesi (Video), Claudia Smith, Watermark Design Office (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) LAS PAREDES The Walls In Spanish with simultaneous English urtitles February 1-25, 2007 By Griselda Gambaro Commissioned English Translation by Egla Morales Blouin Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Gabriel García Stage Manager: Lorena Sabogal Designer: Guillermo de la Torre (Set Design), Gabriel García (Set Design Consultant), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alexandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), David Crandall (Sound Design), Lane Pianta (Properties Design), Monalisa Arias (Fight Choreographer) Cast: Carlos Castillo (Muchacho), Cynthia Benjamín (Ujier) Manuel Cabrera-Santos (Funcionario) Production Staff: Brendon Vierra (Production Engineer), Kerry Waters (Assistant to Set Designer), Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Set Rendering and Adjustments), Kyle Montgomery (Master Carpenter), Eric Lucas (First Carpenter), Kerry Waters (Scenic Charge), LA McDonald and Eric Lucas (Electricians), Laura Quiroga, Ada Pineda (Backstage Managers), Lucrecia Basualdo (House Manager), Lonnie D. Tague (Light Board Operator), Lorena Sabogal (Sound Board Operator), Alejandro Gutierrez-Pons (Surtitle Adaptation), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Nestor Cortesi (Video), Watermark Design and Kira Streeter (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill Production) ELLIOT, A SOLDIER’S FUGUE In English with Spanish surtitles April 12- May 6, 2007 By Quiara Algería Hudes Commissioned Spanish translation by Barbara H. Phillips Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Ann Allan Designer: Milagros Ponce de León (Set Design), Jason Cowperthwaite (Light Design), Marcela Villanueva (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Sofía Gawer-Fische (Properties Design) Cast: Laura Giannarelli (Ginny), Manolo Santalla (Pop), Norman Aronovic (Grandpop), Andres Talero (Elliot), Cindy Peña (Sportcaster Voice), Manuel Cabrera-Santos (Producer Voice), Miyuki Williams (Radio Voice) Production Staff: Matthew Griffiths, Ada Pineda (Backstage Managers), Alida Yath (House Manager), Eric Lucas (Master Carpenter), Ann Allan (First Carpenter), Mattew Griffiths (Carpenter), Eric Lucas, Ann Allen, Erin Sou, Ted Madison (Electricians), Kerry Waters (Scenic Painter), Ann Allen (Light Board Operator), Richard Keyser (Sound Board Operator), Alejandro Gutierrez-Pons (Surtitle Operator), Lina Morales-Chacana (Surtitle Adaption), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Nestor Cortesi (Video), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill Operator) LATIDO NEGRO Peru’s African Beat In Spanish with English Surtitles June 7- July 1, 2007 By Fernando Barreto Arce (Peru) English Translation by Barbara Phillips Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Rafael Santa Cruz Stage Manager: Lorena Sabogal Designers: Lalo Izquierdo (Choreographer), Eric Grims (Set Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Lighting Design), Marcela Villanueva (Costume Design), Lonnie Tague (Sound Design) Cast: Rafael Santa Cruz (Francisco), Lalo Izquierdo (Nelson, Choreographer), Zonaly Ruiz (Graciela), Daniel Leyva (Rufino), Victoria Leyva (Milagros), Pacho González (Gustavo), Abby Charles (Jenny), Quynn Jonson (Ann), Susana Tarabochia (Julie), Martín Zúñiga (Cajón), Luís Cardenas (Guitar), Julio Torrejón (Bass), Marciano Gonzáles (Conga) Production Staff: Laura Quiroga (Backstage Manager), Lucrecia Basualdo (House Manager), Brendon Vierra (Production Engineer), Jacob Rothermel (Master Carpenter), Danielle Deacon (First Carpenter), Ann Allan (Second Carpenter), Jacob Rothermel, Ann Allan, Ted Madison, and Brenden Vierra (Electricians), Mariana Osorio, Brendon Vierra, Christinia A. Jacobson (Scenic Painters), Lorena Sabogal (Light Board Operator), Lonnia Tague (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales-Chacana (Surtitle Adaption), Lina Morales-Chacana, Patricia Prado (Surtitle Projection), Marcelo Espinoza (Photographer), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill Production).
  • 2007-2008 | ¡Despierta tu Passion!
    PASO NUEVO: SISTERHOOD June 2008 Cast: Yodit Gebru (Jessy), Fregenet Teshome (Melissa), Haimanot Eyayu (Haidi) DECISIONES DE AMOR Inspired by Bodas de Sangre de Federico García Lorca By Merci Rodríguez (poetry) and Kihara Rubí Vásquez (songs) Cast: Ronald Rivas (Novio/Groom), Maryi Ortega (Madre/Mother), Johana Serrano (Novia/Bride), Raquel Reyes (Sirvienta/Maid), Juan Pablo Ibarra-Farías (Padre/Father) CITA A CIEGAS Blind Date In Spanish with English Surtitles September 20-October 14, 2007 By Mario Diament (Argentina) English Translation by Mario Diament Producer: Abel López Director: José Carrasquillo Stage Manager: Cecilia Cackley Designers: Elizabeth J. McFadden (Scenic Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Costume Design), Neil McFadden (Sound Design), Sofía Gawer-Fische (Properties Design) Cast: Hugo Medrano (Ciego), Manolo Santalla (Hombre), Gabriela Fernández-Coffey (Muchacha), Cynthia Benjamin (Psicologo), María Victoria Peña (Mujer) Production Staff: Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Brendon Vierra (Technical Director), Mary McKee, Alida Yath (House Managers), Edgar Trujillo (Backstage Manager), Matthews Griffiths (Backstage Manager), Ann Allen (Master Electrician), Eric Lucas (Master Carpenter/Electrician), Ted Madison (Electrician), Sara Peterson (Electrician), Ben Troung (Carpenter), Marisa Johns "Za" (Scenic Charge), Cecilia Cackley (Light Board Operator), Karen Morales (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales-Chacana (Surtitles Operator), Kristi Bridges (Seamstress), Mary McKee (Production Intern), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Joaquin Martinez (TV Promotion), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) DIAZ DE COMEDIA A Staged Reading Series of Plays by Jorge Díaz (Chile) November 27, December 4 and December 1, 2007 Producer: Hugo Medrano Production Manager: Mariana Osorio El Cepillo de Dientes November 27, 2007 Director: Abel López Cast: Gabriela Fernandez Coffey (Ella), Andrés Talero (El) El Desvario December 4, 2007 Director: Hugo Medrano Cast: Carlos Castillo, Lucrecia Basualdo, Juan José Buitrago, María Victoria Peña Amoricidio December 11, 2007 Director: Christián Campos Cast: Christián Campos, María Victoria Peña TU TERNURA MOLOTOV Your Molotov Kisses In Spanish with English Surtitles January 31- February 24, 2008 By Gustavo Ott (Venezuela) Commissioned English Translation by Heather McKay Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Cecilia Cackley Designer: Elizabeth J. McFadden (Scenic Design), Jason Cowperthwaite (Light Design), Martin Schnellinger (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Sofía Gawer-Fische (Properties Design) Cast: Menchu Esteban (Victoria), Timothy Andrés Pabon (Daniel) Production Staff: Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Brendon Vierra (Technical Director), Teodula Hill (House Manager), José Abraham (Assistant Stage Manager), Carlos Castillo (Backstage Manager), Ann Allen (Master Electrician), Eric Lucas (Master Carpenter/Electrician), José Abraham (Electrician), Kyle Mongomery (Carpenter), Jose Abraham (Carpenter), Marisa Johns “Za” (Scenic Charge), Cecilia Cackley (Light Board Operator), Karen Morales-Chacana (Sound Board Operator), Alexis Medrano (Production Assistant), Lina Morales-Chacana (Surtitles Operator), Matthew Lundin (Surtitles Operator), Daniel Cima (Photographer), Daniel Tronconi (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Joaquin Martinez (TV Promotion), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) BODAS DE SANGRE Blood Wedding In Spanish with English surtitles April 3-27, 2008 By Federico García Lorca (Spain) English Translation by James Graham-Lujan and Richard L. O’Connell Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: José Abraham Designers: Giorgos Tsappas (Scenic Design), Martha Mountain (Light Design), Klyph Stanford (Associate Light Designer), Martin Schnellinger (Costume Design), Kristin Murphy (Assistant Costume Designer), David Crandall (Sound Design), Mariana Fernández (Properties Design) Choreographers: Danilo Rivera and Genoveva Guinn Cast: Frank Vélez Rodríguez (Bridegroom), María Victoria Peña (Mother), Lucrecia Basualdo (Neighbor Woman), Enriqueta Lara (Mother-in-Law), Lorena Sabogal (Leonardo’s Wife), Carlos Castillo (Leonardo), Mel Rocher (Bride’s Father), Karen Morales-Chacana (Bride), Ediza Vega (Servant Woman), Karin Tovar (First Girl), Monalisa Arias (Second Girl), Noel Sarceno (First Young Man), Yari Lorenzo (Third Girl), Hugo del Granado (Second Young Man), Alex Iraheta (Second Woodcutter), Manolo Santalla (Third Woodcutter), Oscar Ceville (First Woodcutter), Marta Cartón Campbell (Moon), Alida Yath (Death, as a beggar woman), Julieta Maroni (Little Girl), Genoveva Guinn (Flamenco Dancer), Ramin Rad (Flamenco Guitarist) Production Staff: Brendon Vierra (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Teodula Hill (House Manager), Laura Quiroga (Backstage Manager), Nicolás Janes (Stagehand), Emilia Sims (Rehearsal Assistant), Brendon Vierra (Master Electrician), Eliza Walker, Sarah Mackowski, Marisa “Za” Johns, Kate Lucibella, Aaron Waxman (Electricians), Eric Lucas (Master Carpenter), Marisa “Za” Johns, Elizabeth Haibel, Angelica Johns (Scenic Charge/ Scenic Artists), Françoise Bastien (Properties Assistant), Sarah Mackowski (Lighting Programmer), José Abraham (Light Board Operator), Ricardo Pizarro (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales-Chacan (Surtitles Programmer), Carlos Troconis (Surtitles Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Joaquín Martínez (TV Promotion), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) AGUSTÍN LARA ~ BOLEROS & BLUES World Premiere Commissioned by GALA In Spanish with English Surtitles June 11-29, 2008 Book by Gabriel García (Argentina) Commissioned English Translation by Barbara Phillips Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Musical Director: Mari Paz Stage Manager: Françoise Bastien Designers: Mariana Fernández (Scenic Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Marcela Villanueva (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Jeff Will (Projections Design), Sofía Gawer-Fische (Properties Design), Ryan Moller (Wig and Makeup Design) Cast & Musicians: Hugo Medrano (Agustín Lara), Nelson Pino (Singer), Dayan Aldana (Singer, María Felix), Monalisa Arias (Actor/Singer), Carlos Castillo (Actor), Anamer Castrello (Singer) Mari Paz (Piano), Orlando Cotto (Percussion), Edward “Yimmy” Fernández (Bass), Benjamin C. Sands (Saxophone) Production Staff: Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Brendon Vierra (Technical Director), Ilse Cruces (House Manager), Lorena Sabogal (Backstage Manager), José Abraham (Stagehand), Brendon Vierra (Master Electrician), Eliza Walker (Electrician), Sarah Mackowski (Electrician), Marisa Johns “Za” (Third Carpenter/Electrician/Scenic Charge), Kate Lucibella (First Carpenter/Electrician), Aaron Waxman (Electrician), Kevin Kirkpatrick (Electrician), Kyle Montgomery (Master Carpenter/Engineer), José Abraham (Second Carpenter), Kristin Murphy (Seamstress), Françoise Bastien (Light Board Operator), Andrew Nelson (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales (Surtitles Programmer), Carlos Troconis (Surtitles Operator), Erin Finucane (Projectionist), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Videographer), Joaquín Martínez (TV Promotion), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill)
  • 2007-2008 | Our World Is Yours... ¡Acércate más!
    LA EDAD DE LA CIRUELA The Aging of the Plum In Spanish with English Surtitles September 18-October 12, 2008 By Arístides Vargas (Ecuador/Argentina) Commissioned English Translation by Barbara Phillips Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Mel Bieler Designers: Elizabeth J. McFadden (Scenic Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Martin Schnellinger (Costume Design), David Crandall (Sound Design), Sofia Gawer-Fische (Properties Design), Amanda Barrett Smith (Wig & Makeup Design) Cast: Lorena Sabogal (Eleonora), Monalisa Arias (Celina), Becky Webber (Victoria), María Brito (María, Francisca), Enriqueta Lara (Gumersinda, Adriática), Lucrecia Basualdo (Blanquita, Jacinta) Production Staff: Brendon Vierra (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Teodula Hill (House Manager), Andrés Luque (Backstage Manager), Doris Beau Seigneur (Wardrobe Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe Assistant), Ann Allan (Master Electrician), Eliza Walker, Sarah Peterson, Marisa “Za” Johns, Kate Lucibella, Paul Lang (Electricians); Kyle Montgomery (Master Carpenter), Eric Lucas, Kate Lucibella, Andres Luque (Carpenters); Marisa “Za” Johns (Scenic Charge), Kyle Montgomery (Engineer), Mel Bieler (Light Board Operator), Karen Ruffin (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Joaquín Martínez (TV Promotion), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) EL MEJOR ALCALDE, EL REY The Best Judge, the King In Spanish with English Surtitles January 29-February 22, 2009 By Lope de Vega (Spain) English Translation by Heather McKay Producer: Abel López Director: Macarena Baeza Stage Manager: Hannah Nielsen-Jones Designers: Elizabeth J. McFadden (Scenic Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Martin Schnellinger (Costume Design), Matt Otto (Sound Design and Composition), Mariana Fernandez (Properties Design), Amanda Barrett Smith (Wig Design) Cast: José Ignacio García (Sancho), Sandra Milena Sampayo (Elvira), Manolo Santalla (Nuño), Carlos Castillo (Pelayo), Mel Rocher (Don Tello), Carlos del Valle (Celio), Marta Cartón (Feliciana), Annette Miró (Juana), Hugo Medrano (El Rey), Héctor Díaz (El Conde) Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Teodula Hill (House Manager), Andres Luque (Backstage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe Manager), Silvina Di Laudo (Production Intern), Sarah MacKonski (Master Electrician), Eric Lucas, Andres Luque, Kyle B. Montgomery, and Nathan Devonshire, (Electricians); Kyle B. Montgomery (Master Carpenter), Andrew Honeycutt, Katherine Lucibella, Andres Luque, Kerry Waters Lucas (Carpenters), Marisa Johns “Za” (Scenic Charge), Angelic Johns, Amy Kellet, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Kerry Waters Lucas (Scenic Artists), Mariana Fernández (Properties Artisan), Hannah Neilsen-Jones (Light Board Operator), Karen Ruffin (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales-Chacana (Surtitle Programmer), Ana Quijano and Silvina di Laudo (Surtitles Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photography), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Joaquín Martínez (TV Promotion), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) THE TRUE HISTORY OF COCA-COLA IN MÉXICO La Verdadera Historia de Coca-Cola en México In English with Spanish Surtitles April 2-26, 2009 By Aldo Velásco (Mexico) & Patrick Scott (USA) Spanish Translation by Raul Ramos Producer: Abel López Director: José Carrasquillo Stage Manager: Mel Bieler Designers: Elizabeth J. McFadden (Scenic Design), Cory Ryan Frank (Light Design), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Maria Schneggenburger (Properties Design), JJ Kazcynski (Projections Design) Cast: Daniel Eichner (Pat), Jaime Robert Carrillo (Aldo) Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Jason Schlafstein (Assistant Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Dan Iwaniec (Assistant Costume Designer), Jenny Cisneros (Assistant Stage Manager), Teodulla Hill (House Manager), Andrés Luque (Backstage Manager), Tessa Grippaduo and Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe Managers), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Stherny Knight, Katherine Lucibella, Andrés Luque, David Riches, Eliza Walker (Electricians), Kyle B. Montgomery (Master Carpenter), Andrés Luque and Katherine Lucibella (Carpenters), Marisa Johns “Za” (Scenic Charge), Kat Gill, Amy Kellet, Megan Toohey (Scenic Artists), Margo Bierne and Amy Brandenburg (Props Assistants), Frank Labovitz (Draper), Monalisa Arias (Fight Choreography), Mel Bieler (Light Board Operator), Jason Schlafstein (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales Chacana (Surtitle Programmer), J.P. Zaruk and Hannah Nielsen-Jones (Surtitles Operators), Anthony Stone (Projections Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Joaquín Martínez (TV Promotion), Watermark Design (Graphic Design) and Christopher Shell (Playbill) MOMIA EN EL CLOSET: THE RETURN OF EVA PERÓN World Premiere Commissioned by GALA In Spanish with English Surtitles June 4-28, 2009 Music by Mariano Vales (Argentina) Book by Gustavo Ott (Venezuela) Lyrics by Mariano Vales and Gustavo Ott English Translation by Heather McKay Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Mariano Caligaris Stage Manager: Cecilia Cackley Designers: Mariana Fernández (Scenic Design), Ayun Fedorcha (Light Design), Martín Schnellinger (Costume Design), Matt Otto and Matt Rowe (Sound Design), Vicky Sussman (Properties Design), Carina Losano (Choreography), Brendon Vierra (Projections Design), Dori Beau Seigneur (Hair & Makeup Design), Mariano Vales (Musical Director), Dana Scott (Assistant Conductor) Cast: Laura Conforte (Eva Perón), Sebastián Vitale (Bourgeois/Mailman/Stylist/Soldier/People/ Orisha/Lt. Moragas/Montonero), John Hager Flores (Bourgeois/Mailman/Stylist/Soldier/People/ Orisha/Col. Cabanillas/Montonero), Gerald Montoya (Bourgeois/Mailman/Stylist/Soldier/ People/Orisha/Montonero), Michael Vitaly Sazonov* (Bourgeois/Mailman/Stylist/Soldier/ People/Orisha/Montonero), Antonio Soto (Juan Perón/Expert), Martín Ruiz (Dr. Ara/Gen. Aramburu/Lanusso/Gen. Videla), Diego Mariani (Genaro/Lt. Col. Moori/López Rega), Belén Oyola-Rebaza (Sara/People/Isabel) *Member of Actors Equity Association Musicians: Dana Scott (Keyboard), Nelson Alvaréz (Percussion), Lea Tanajah (Percussion), Emmanuel Trifilio (Bandoneon), Elvira Ramírez (Cello), Millie Martin (Counter Bass), Karona Poindexter (Winds), José Luis Oviedo (Trumpet) Chorus: Gustavo Hernández, David Kozisek, Kim Ivon Machado, Kevin Moreno, Amy Sullivan, Kirk Sullivan, Katherine McCann, Reba Winstead Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Sarah Mackonski (Assistant Light Designer), Hannah Nielsen-Jones (Assistant Stage Manager), Alida Yath (House Manager), Andrés Luque (Backstage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Backstage Assistant), Brittany Krause (Backstage Assistant), Tessa Grippaduos (Wardrobe Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Peter Goldshmidt, Thomas Haman, Theodore Martin, Katrina Maurer, David Riches, Michael Roike, Andrew Scharwatl, Aaron Wasman (Electricians), Andrés Luque (Master Carpenter), George Lucas (Carpenter), Kerry Waters Lucas (Scenic Charge), Eric Lucas, George Lucas, Marissa “Za” Johns (Scenic Artists), Cecilia Cackley (Light Board Operator), Kyle Montgomery (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales Chacana (Surtitle Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Aaron Fisher (Projections Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Joaquín Martínez (TV Promotion), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) Nominations & Awards: 2010 Helen Hayes Awards - Carina Losano (Outstanding Choreography) - Nominated 2010 Helen Hayes Awards - Laura Conforte (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical) - Nominated The Charles McArthur Award for New Play - Won *Member of Actors Equity Association EL CANUTO DEL ROCK Bilingual in Spanish and English July 17-25, 2009 By Quique Avilés Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Lane Pianta Designers: Osbel Susman-Peña (Scenic Design), Jason Cowperwaithe (Light Design), Osbel Susman-Peña (Costume Design) Cast: Quique Avilés (Don Amadeo Martínez), Cherie Latson (Lilana), Alex Iraheta (Don Santiago, Édgar, Chamaco) Band: Machetres-Lilo González, Jr (Guitar), Paul González (Bass), Chris Gajardo (Drums) Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Sheila Mirza (Project Coordinator), Chris Wonder (Backstage Manager), Lane Pianta (Light Board Operator), Lonnie Tague (Sound Engineer), Nate Taylor (Sound Effects), Juan Pineda (Scenic Artist), Jenny Cisneros (Surtitles Operator), Hannah Neilsen-Jones (Surtitle Programmer), Hilary Binder, Christopher Shell (Playbill), Juan Pineda (Graphic Design)
  • 2009-2010 | Under the Dome… ¡A todo corazón!
    LUCIDO Lúcido In Spanish with English Surtitles September 17-October 11, 2009 By Rafael Spregelburd (Argentina) English Translation by José Carrasquillo Producer: Abel López Director: José Carrasquillo Stage Manager: Mel Bieler Designers: Giorgos Tsappas (Scenic Design), Cory Ryan Frank (Light Design), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Maria Schneggenburger (Properties Design), Leslie Felbain (Movement) Cast: Cythnia Benjamin* (Teté), Anabel Marcano (Lucrecia), Peter Pereyra (Lucas), Carlos Castillo (Mozo, Darió), Joanna Fortuna (Understudy) Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Dan Iwaniec (Assistant Costume Designer), Teodulla Hill (House Manager), Andrés Luque (Backstage Manager), Tessa Grippaduo (Wardrobe Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Peter Goldschmidt, Thomas Haman, Ellen Houseknecht, Andrew Scharwath, (Electricians), Andres Luque (Master Carpenter), Katherine Lucibella (Carpenter), Kerry Waters Lucas (Scenic Charge), Krystov Linquist (Scenic Artist), Mick Coughlan (Props Assistant), Mel Bieler (Light Board Operator), Karen Ruffin (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales Chacana (Surtitle Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Marcelo Espinoza (Graphic/Illustration), Juan Carlos Espinoza (TV Promotion), Watermark Design (Graphic Design) and Christopher Shell (Playbill) *Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association. QUINTANGO November 14, 2009 Artists: Joan Singer (Violin), Jennifer Rickard (Violin), Kerry Van Laanen, (Cello), Libby Blatt (Bass), Phil Hosford (Piano) Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Andrew Scharwath (Light Design), Mel Bieler (Stage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Backstage Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Mel Bieler (Light Board Operator), Andres Luque (Sound Board Operator), Lane Pianta (House Manager), Christopher Shell (Playbill) Part of the ArteAmerica Series presented in collaboration with the Washington Performing Arts Society FUEGO FLAMENCO V Fifth International Flamenco Festival Flamenco Deconstructed December 5-6, 2009 Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company Featuring Guest Artist Omayra Amaya Choreographed and Directed by Edwin Aparicio Featured Dancers: Defne Enç, Timo Nuñez Musicians: Richard Marlow (Guitar), Roberto Castellón (Guitar), Gonzalo Grau (Percussion) Company: Pam de Ocampo, Genevieve Guinn (Assisant Director/Principal Dancer), Sarah Hart, Aleksey Kulikov, Lisa Scott, Dana Shoenberg, Kyoko Terada, Cecilia Terrasa, Jason Vera-y-Aragon Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Andrew Scharwath (Light Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design & Engineer), Kathi Beste (Stage Manager), Andres Luque (Light Board Operator), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Lane Pianta (House Manager), Teodula Hill (House Manager), Hannah Nielsen-Jones (Production Assistant), Christopher Shell (Playbill) Flamenco en Familia Novembe 28, 2009 Natalia Monteleon and Arte Flamenco Flamenco Desde Abajo November 20-22, 2009 Choreographed and Performed by Isabel López Fundación Conservatorío Flamenco Casa Patas Musical Direction by José Luis Silva “Morito” Dancers: Isabel López, Felipe Mato Musicians: José Luis Silva “Morito” (Guitar), Diego Villegas (Saxophone, Flue, Clarinet, Harmonica), Jordi Albarrán (Guitar) Singers: El Trini de la Isla, Sara Salado Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Andrew Scharwath (Light Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design & Engineer), Mel Bieler (Stage Manager), Andres Luque (Light Board Operator), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Lane Pianta (House Manager), Hannah Nielsen-Jones (Production Assistant), Christopher Shell (Playbill) Part of the ArteAmerica Series presented in collaboration with the Washington Performing Arts Society MARTHA GRAHAM CRACKER December 18-19, 2009 Cast: Dito van Reigersberg (Martha Graham Cracker), Belén Oyola-Rebaza (Waitress) Musicians: Victor Fiorillo (Keys), Rich Hill (Guitar), Andrew Nelson (Bass), Ned Sonstein (Drums) Singer: Christie Parker akda Hot ‘n Crusty Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Andrew Scharwath (Light Design), Mel Bieler (Stage Manager), Andres Luque (Backstage Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Jenny Cisneros (Follow Spot Operator), Pedro Lizama (Sound Mixing), Alida Yath (House Manager), Christopher Shell (Playbill) Part of the ArteAmerica Series presented in collaboration with the Washington Performing Arts Society BEAUTY OF THE FATHER La Belleza del Padre In English with Spanish surtitles February 4-28, 2010 By Nilo Cruz (United States/Cuba) Spanish Translation by Nilo Cruz and Teresa María Rojas Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Abel López Stage Manager: Mel Bieler Designers: Elizabeth J. McFadden (Scenic Design), Jason Cowperwaite (Light Design), Martin Schnellinger (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Tessa Grippaudo (Properties Design) Cast: Dan Istrate (Federico García Lorca), Norman Aronovic* (Emiliano), Monalisa Arias (Marina), Kerry Waters Lucas (Paquita), Lucas Beck* (Karim) Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Belén Oyola-Rebaza (House Manager), Andrés Luque (Backstage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe Manager), Tessa Grippaduo (Backstage Assistant), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Cat Giradi, Peter Goldschmidt, Thomas Haman, Kevin Hasser, Andrew Scharwath, Paul Villaloz, Aaron Wasman (Electricians), Andrés Luque (Master Carpenter), Eric Williams (Carpenter), Meghan Toohey (Scenic Charge), Amy Kellet(Scenic Artist), Mel Bieler (Light Board Operator), Karen Ruffin (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales Chacana (Surtitle Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Marcelo Espinoza (Graphic/Illustration), Watermark Design (Graphic Design) and Christopher Shell (Playbill) *Appears courtesy of Actors Equity Association. THE JOSÉ LUIS MERLÍN QUARTET March 28, 2010 Artists: José Luis Merlín (Guitar/Singer), David Merlín (Violin), Sebastian Merlín (Guitar), Brian Baumbusch (Guitar/Singer) Guest Artists: Solange Merdinian (Singer), Aaron Shafer-Haiss (Percussion) Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Teodula Hill (House Manager), Andres Luque (Light Board Operator) Part of the ArteAmerica Series presented in collaboration with the Washington Performing Arts Society THE FARCE OF DON CRISTÓBAL AND THE MAIDEN ROSITA El Retablillo de Don Cristóbal In Spanish with English surtitles April 8-May 2, 2010 By Federico García Lorca (Spain) English Translation by Edwin Honig Producer: Hugo Medrano Director: Adhemar Bianchi and Ximena Bianchi Stage Manager: Mel Bieler Designers: Adhemar Bianchi (Scenic Design), Klyph Stanford (Light Design), Claudia Tomsign (Costume Design), Matt Otto (Sound Design), Sofia Gawer-Fische (Properties Design), Ximena Bianchi (Puppet Design), Dori Beauseighner (Hair & Makeup Design) Cast: Cecila Cackley (Soldier), Oscar Ceville (Director), Sebastián R. Delta (Currito) Tricia Homer (Soldier), Mattias Kraemer (Soldier/Cocoliche), Alicia Tessari Neiman (Mother), Belén Oyola-Rebaza (Rosita), Mel Rocher (Poet), Ángel Torres (Cristóbal), Carlos del Valle (Patient) Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Teodula Hill (House Manager), Denise Umland (Assistant Costume Designer), Alessandra D’Ovidio (Assistant Costume Designer), Andrés Luque (Backstage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe Manager), Tessa Grippauado (Costume and Prop Assistant), Bradley Porter (Follow Spot Operator), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Bradley Cooper, Cory Frank, Peter Goldschmidt, Thomas Haman, Paul Villaloz (Electricians), Andrés Luque (Master Carpenter), Micaela C. Barrett (Scenic Charge), Mel Bieler (Light Board Operator), Karen Ruffin (Sound Board Operator), Lina Morales Chacana (Surtitle Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), (Michael Wilkinson), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Watermark Design (Graphic Design) and Christopher Shell (Playbill) EL BOLA – CUBA’S KING OF SONG In Spanish with English surtitles June 3-27, 2010 Book by Héctor Quintero (Cuba) English Translation by Patricia Rosel Song Translation: Laura Smith Producer: Abel López Director: Hugo Medrano Musical Direction & Arrangements: Didier Prossaird Choreography: Jesús González Stage Manager: Lorena Sabogal Designers: Osbel Susman-Peña (Scenic Design), Klyph Stanford (Light Design), Dan Iwaniec (Costume Design), Matt Otto (Sound Design), Mariana Fernández (Properties Design) Cast: Carlos Castillo (Director), Anamer Castrello (Madrina), Enrique Divine (Marian), Jonas Minino (Margarito), Karen Morales (Esposa), Gino Tassara (Periodista), Marcelino Valdés (Bola) Dancers: Jesús González, Ari Hernández Myers, Alvaro Palau Palomino Musicians: Sin Miedo-Didier Prossaird (Piano), Antonio Orta (Saxophone, Flute), Mark Merella (Drums), Steve Sachse (Bass) Production Staff: Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Mariana Osorio (Production Manager), Alida Yath (House Manager), Andrés Luque (Backstage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe Manager), Tessa Grippauado (Costume Assistant), Christian Sánchez (Follow Spot Operator), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Austin Byrd, Thomas Haman, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Theryn Knight, Jacob Mora (Electricians), Andrés Luque (Master Carpenter), Micaela C. Barrett (Scenic Charge), Kryztov Lindquist (Scenic Painter), Lorena Sabogal (Light Board Operator), Bradley Porter (Sound Board Operator), Karen Ruffin (Projections Operator), Lina Morales Chacana (Surtitle Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Daniel Troconis (Photographer), Michael Wilkinson (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Archival Video), Watermark Design (Graphic Design) and Christopher Shell (Playbill)
  • 2010-2011 | ¡Corazón añejo... pulso nuevo!
    PASO NUEVO: LA FAMILIA LOBATO Young and Corrupted August 13, 2011 By the members of Paso Nuevo Director: Quique Avilés Cast: Cindy Cruz, Balmore Martínez, Alexi Calderón, Carlos Amaya, Manuel Sánchez, Rafael Alvarenga, Cindy Cañas, Jordan Francisco Rosales Ventura, Rosmery Solórzano, Israel Nuñez, Yoshaxhani Hernández, Diana Sánchez, Chris Wonder, Delia Alvarenga, Diana Solórzano Musicians: Manuel Sánchez, Lis Ávilés. Douglas Guerra, Jonathan Nolasco, Wilfredo Cruz, Quique Avilés Production Staff: Matthew Vaky (Assistant Director), Marta McKeown (Summer Program Coordinator), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Daniel Pérez (Youth Program Administrative Assistant/Surtitles Operator), Tessa Grippaudo (Costume Design), Sheila Marz (Light Board Operator), José Manuel Ozuna (Choreography). CANTO AL PERÚ NEGRO…CELEBRATING AFRO PERU! In Spanish with English Surtitles June 7-26, 2011 A New Work Commissioned by GALA By Gabriel García Director: Hugo Medrano English Translation: Heather McKay Musical Direction: Yuri Juárez Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Meredith Bailey Designers: Mariana Fernández (Scenic Design), Cory Ryan Frank (Lighting Design), Alicia Tessari Neiman (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Aramis Pazos-Barrera (Choreography), Sofía Gawer-Fische (Properties and Masks) Cast: Vanessa Díaz (Vanessa), Anabel Marcano (Indigenous Girl, Master’s Wife), Javier Terán (Overseer, Javier), José Manuel Ozuna-Báez (José Manuel), Vicky Leyva (Vicky), Miguel A.Vásquez-Cartagena (Pacho), Bienvenido Martinez (Bienvenido), Susan Duston ( Susan). Dancers: Abby Charles and Aramis Pazos-Barrera Musicians: Oscar Pérez (Keyboard), Yuri Juárez (Guitar), Christian González (Bass), Jefferrson Pajuelo (Cajón), Martín Zúñiga (Bongos), Marciano Gonzalez (Congas) Production Staff: Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Victoria Alessandra Brown (House Manager), Andrew Dorman (Assistant Lighting Designer), Danilo Rivera (Movement Coach), Ramiro Matos (Language Coach (Qeuchua)), Kambale Musavali (Language Coach (Lingala)), Coco Kanda (Translator to Lingala), Lorena Sabogal (Backstage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Nico Staple (Assistant Master Electrician), Peter Goldschmidt, Abby Lynch, Micah Manning, Kara Sparling, Joey Walls (Electricians), Linda Di Bernardo, Kevin Hasser, Ashley Washinski (Carpenters), Meghan Toohey (Scenic Charge), Amy Kellet (Scenic Artist), Tessa Grippaudo, Jessica Moretti (Scenic Painters), Meredith Bailey (Light Board Operator), Brendon Vierra (Sound Board Operator), Collin Warren (Sound Board Engineer), Lina Morales-Chacana (Surtitle Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitle Operator), Lonnie Tague, Stan Weinstein (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design),Christopher Shell (Playbill). ON THE THREAD OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT Bilingual - In Spanish and English May 7, 2011 Special Participation: Cherie Latson By Paso Nuevo, GALA’s Youth Performance Group Director: Quique Avilés Musical Direction: Wilfredo Cruz Assistant Director: Matthew Vaky Cast: Brenda Alvarado, Carlos Amaya, Rafael Alvarenga, Alexi Calderón, Cindy Cañas, Cindy Cruz, Jonathan Nolasco, Daniel Hernández, Tania Pérez, Steven Ramirez, Luis Rumbaut, Rosemary Solorzano, Jonathan Sánchez, Manuel Sánchez. Musicians: Luis Avilés, Douglas González, Jonathan Nolasco, Diana Sánchez (Singer), Manuel Sánchez. Production Staff: Chris Wonder and Delila Rodriguez (Stage Managers), Chris Wonder (Lighting), Delila Rodriguez (Sound) DIVORCEES, EVANGELISTS AND VEGETARIANS Divorciadas, Evangelicas y Vegetarianas In Spanish with English surtitles April 7-May 1, 2011 By: Gustavo Ott (Venezuela) Director: Abel Lopez English Translation: Heather McKay Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Iván Cano Designers: Daniel Pinha (Scenic Design), Jason Cowperthwaite (Lighting Design), Lynly A. Saunders (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Sofía Gawer-Fishe (Properties Design) Cast: Monalisa Arias (Beatriz), Menchu Esteban (Gloria), Gabriela Fernandez-Coffey (Meche) Production Staff: Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Victoria Alessandra Brown (House Manager), Aaron Bergerón (Assistant Backstage Manager) Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Colin Dieck, Kevin Hasser, Nico Staple, Aaron Waxman, Tim Boucher (Electricians), Tim Boucher (Master Carpenter), Linda Di Bernardo, Marty Thoman, Ashley Washinski (Carpenters), Andrea Healy (Scenic Charge), Diana Cramer, Tessa Grippaudo, Lizee Jones (Painters), Iván Cano (Light Board Operator), Karen Ruffin (Sound Board Operator), Karen Morales-Chacana (Surtitle Programming), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operater), Lonnie Tague (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Videographer), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) ALIENS, IMMIGRANTS & OTHER EVILDOERS Bilingual - In Spanish and English March 4-5, 2011 Written and Performed by José Torres-Tama Production Crew: Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Sara Jane Hohnson (Stage Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Klyph Stanford (Lighting Design), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Victoria A. Brown (House Manager), Camille Cintrón (Playbill) ArteAmerica Series (In collaboration with WPAS) A project of the National Performance Network Commissioned by GALA, Ashé Cultural Arts Center (New Orleans), and MECA (Houston). THE INNOCENT ERÉNDIRA AND HER HEARTLESS GRANDMOTHER La Cándida Eréndira In Spanish with English surtitles February 3-27, 2011 Based on the Novel by Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia) Adaptation by Jorge Alí Triana and Carlos José Reyes Director: Jorge Alí Triana English Translation: René Buch and Felipe Gorostiza Musical Director: José Arturo Chacón Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Cecilia Cackley Designers: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Scenic Design), Klyph Stanford (Lighting Design), Marcela Villanueva (Costume Design), David Crandall (Sound Design), Tessa Gripaudo (Properties Design), Monalisa Arias (Fight Choreography), Dori Beauseigneur (Wigs and Makeup). Cast: Laura García (Abuela), Paola Baldión (Eréndira), Alvaro Palau (Angel, Mujer araña), Javier Terán (Don Sabas,Alcalde, Misionero), José Arturo Chacón (Cartero, Dragoneante), Carlos del Valle (Fotógrafo, Camionero), Christian Sánchez (Indio, Soldado), Carlos Castillo (Ayudante, Culebrero, Soldado), Carlos Amaya (Soldado, Indio, Contrabandista), Anabel Marcano (India Guajira, Monja, Mujer Roja), Manolo Santalla (Hombre, Sacerdote, Contrabandista), Gilberto Pimentel (Holandés, Sacerdopte), Ignacio Meneses (Ulises), Cecilia de Feo (Madre Superiora, Mujer Azul) THE TWO CHURCHES Guillermo Gómez-Peña & Reverend Billy December 10-11, 2010 Production Staff: Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Stage Manager), Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Andrew Scharwath (Lighting Design), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Victoria Alessandra (House Manager), Camille Cintrón (Playbill). ArteAmerica Series (In Collaboration with WPAS) Supported by the National Performance Network FUEGO FLAMENCO VI Sixth International Flamenco Festival November 18-December 5, 2010 If It Should Dawn José Barrios and Company November 18-21, 2010 Presented in Collaboration with the Fundación Flamenco Conservatorio Casa Patas Manager: Begoña Fernández Choreography and Director: José Barrios Musical Direction: Isaac Muñoz and Jesús Nuñez Dancers: José Barrios and Raquel Villegas Singers: David Vázquez and Juan Debel Musicians: José Nuñez (Guitar), David Durán (Guitar), Diego Villegas (Saxaphone, Flute and Harmonica) Flamenco en Familia Spanish Dance Society of Washington, DC November 27, 2010 Artistic Directors: Lourdes P. Elias y Jaime Corornado Dancers: Alisa Bernstein, Peter Joshua Burroughs, Heidi Kershaw, Nelson Sitton, Nancy Monaham Alma Flamenca Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company December 4-5, 2010 Choreographer and Director: Edwin Aparicio Dancers: Nélida Tirado, Defne Enç (Guest Dancer), Genevieve Guinn (Assistant Director, Principal Dancer), Anna Menéndez, Kyoko Terada (Assistant Director) Singers: Isabel Soto and Jesús Montoya Musicians: Richard Marlow (Guitar), Behzad Habibzai (Percussion) Festival Production Staff: Andrew Scharwath (Lighting Designer), Brendon Vierra (Sound Designer), Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Cecilia Terrasa (Stage Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Victoria Alessandra (House Manager), Christopher Shell (Playbill) Lynne and Joseph Horning, Honorary Producers With support from ArteAmerica Series THE KNIGHT FROM OLMEDO El Caballero de Olmedo In Spanish with English surtitles Septemer 16- October 17, 2010 By Lope de Vega (Spain) Adapted by Mar Zubieta and Francisco Rojas Director: José Luis Arellano-García English Translation: Dawn Smith (Commissioned) Producer: Abel López Stage Manager: Andrés Holder Designers: José Luis Raymond (Scenic Design), Martha Mountain (Lighting Design), Ikerne Giménez (Costume Design), David R. Peralto (Music Selection and Composition), Tessa Grippaudo (Properties), Monalisa Arias (Fight Choreography). Cast: Juan Caballero (Don Alonso), Pedro Martín (Don Tello), Monalisa Arias (Fabia), Emme Bonilla (Doña Inés), Karen Morales-Chacana (Doña Leonor), Jerry Nelson Soto (Don Rodrigo), Oscar Ceville (Don Fernando), Mel Rocher (Don Pedro), Sebastián R. Delta (Sombra, Mendo, Labrador), Hugo Medrano (El Rey), Kevin Payne (Músico/Vihuelista), Gino Tassara (Remplazante, El Rey) Production Staff (USA): Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Eric Lucas (Technical Director), Klyph Stanford (Lighting Associate), Victoria Alessandra Brown (House Manager), Andrés Luque (Backstage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe Assistant), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Leanne Bock, Ian Campbell, Cory Frank, Peter Goldschmidt, Jacob Moriarty-Stone, Nico Staple (Electricians), Andrés Luque (Master Carpenter/lights operator), Lina MoralesChacana (Surtitle Programmer), Easther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Stan Weinstein, Paul Montenegro (Photographer), Nelson Cortesi (Videographer), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). Production Staff (Spain): Olga Reguilón (Production Manager), Manu Roca (Technical Director), Laura Ordas (Set Assistant), Miguel Crespy (Costumes), María Calderón (Ambientación de vestuario). A co-production with Acción Sur, from Spain
  • 2011-2012 | ¡Con el lenguaje de la pasión!
    HIDDEN REALITIES Paso Nuevo Youth Ensemble August 3, 2012 By the members of Paso Nuevo Director: Quique Avilés Paso Nuevo Ensemble: Alexis Calderón, Cindy Cañas, Nicole Nella, Malik Payne, Paige Pender, Gaby Perdono, Steven Ramírez, Nicolás Rotondaro, Christian Sánchez, Jonathan Sánchez, Rosmery Solórzano, Ayana Wallace, Kayce Wilson. Production Staff: Andrés Luque, Malik Payne (Lights & Sound); Álvaro Palau Palomino, Gabriela Fernández-Coffey (Guest Teaching Artists). THREE KINGS DAY CELEBRATION Fiesta de los Reyes Magos January 8, 2012 Cast: Roland Roebuck (Baltasar), José Sueiro (Gaspar), Quique Avilés (Melchor) Sebastián Mercado and Diego Bartra (Shepherds) Performing Artists: National Symphony Orchestra (Musicians), Spanish Dance Society (Dancers), Alma Boliviana (Folk Dancers), Los Quetzales directed by Laura Ortiz (Mexican Folk Dancers) Animals provided by Leesburg Animal Park In collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank-DC Solidarity Program LAS AVENTURAS DE DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA GALita February 22-March 1, 2012 By Patricia Suárez Bilingual Adaptation: Cornelia Cody Director: Hugo Medrano Musical Direction: Andrés Holder Designers: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Scenic Design), Andrew Scharwath (Lighting Design), Dan Iwaniec (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Alicia Tessari Neiman (Properties Design) Cast: Jose Carrasquillo (Don Quijote), Luis Simon (Sancho Panza), Cecilia De Feo (Dulcinea, Sobrina, others), Lucrecia Basualdo (El Ama/Others) Production Staff: Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Julianne Menassian (Stage Manager), Elena Rhiannon Stark (Wardrobe Manager), Xiomara Mercado (Sound Board Operator), Andrea Healy (Scenic Charge), Ashley Washinski (Assistant Technical Director), Linda DiBernardo (Master Carpenter), Brendon Vierra (Sound Engineer), Jenny Hall (Master Electrician) OCCUPY GALA April 13-14, 2012 Contributing Artists: Quique Avilés (Master of Ceremonies), E. Ethelbert Miller, Carlos Parada, Kenneth Carroll, Silvana Straw, B Stanley (Poets), Rumisonko, Machetres, Los Nayas, Anexo Social (Bands), Luci Murphy (Singer), Matthew Vaky, Elana, Ruth Young & Marguax Delott-Bent (Other actors and performance artists), Henry Mills, Ardamus, Eric David (Other musical acts), Iván Navas, Benito López, Robertico, Alfredito Mojica (Percussionists), Ronald Chacón, Juan López, Mauricio López, Iván Mendizabal, Juan Pineda, Puppet Underground, Barbara Quintard, Alberto Robles (Visual artists) Production Staff: Sheila Mirza (Stage Manager), Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Jenny Cisneros (Assistant Backstage Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Brendon Vierra (Sound Engineer), Laura Smith (Box Office), David Kriesberg, Alida Yath (House Managers), Mark Perkins (Graphics), Camille Cintrón (Playbill) FIVE HOURS WITH MARIO Cinco Horas con Mario In Spanish with English surtitles March 30-31, 2012 By Miguel Delibes (Spain) Adapted by Miguel Delibes, Siago Paredes, José Samano, and Josefina Molina English Translation: Barbara Phillips Director: María Victoria Peña Cast: María Victoria Peña (Carmen) Production Staff: Andrés Holder (Lighting Design, Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Laura Smith (Supertitle Programmer), Jenny Cisneros (Surtitles Operator), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Daniel Martinez (Box Office), Camille Cintrón (Playbill) LA VIDA EN LOS ESCLAVOS UNIDOS In Spanish only December 9-10, 2011 Director: Juan Carlos Talero Cast: Saulo García Production Staff: Andrew Scharwath (Lighting Design), Sharon King & Roger Valencia (Stage Managers), Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Brendon Vierra (Sound Engineer), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Daniel Martínez (Playbill) FUEGO FLAMENCO VII November 17-December 4, 2011 FLAMENCO ALGARABÍA José Barrios and Company November 17-20, 2011 Presented in collaboration with Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas Choreography and Direction: José Barrios Musical Director: Isaac Muñoz Dancers: Ana González and José Barrios Singers: Gema Caballero and Juan Debe Musicians: Isaac Muñoz and David Durán (Guitar), Wafir S. Gibril (Accordion and Percussion) FLAMENCO EN FAMILIA November 26, 2011 Spanish Dance Society of Washington, DC DC FLAMENCO MEN Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company December 2-4, 2011 Choreography and Direction: Edwin Aparicio Dancers: Edwin Aparicio, Sergio Aranda, Norberto Chamizo, Carlos Menchaca Singers: Amparo Heredia, Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco Musicians: Richard Marlow (Guitars), Gonzalo Grau (Cello, piano, percussion), Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco (percussion) Festival Production Staff: Andrew Scharwath (Lighting Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Sharon King (Stage Manager), Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Kathi Beste (Backstage Manager), Ashley Washinski (Assistant Technical Director), Linda Di Bernardo (Master Carpenter), Brendon Vierra (Sound Board Operator), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Nico Staple, Aaron Waxman (Electricians), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Christopher Shell (Playbill) PUERTO RICO… ¡FUÁ! In Spanish with English supertitles June 7-July 1, 2012 By Carlos Ferrari Directors: Luis Caballero (Puerto Rico) and Hugo Medrano Musical Direction and Arrangements: Didier Prossaird English Translation by Ángel S. Torres-Cabassa Producer: Abel López Stage Manager: Cody Whitfield Designers: Luciana Stecconi (Scenic Design), Andrew F. Griffin (Lighting Design), Alicia Tessari Neiman (Costumes and Properties Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), José Manuel Ozuna-Báez (Choreography), Antonio Vargas (Choreography Collaborator), Diana Sáez (Vocal Coach) Cast: Ricardo Puente, Joel Pérez, Antonio Vargas, Rita Ortiz, Jeffrey Hernández, Anamer Castrello, José Manuel Ozuna-Báez, Isabel Arraiza Musicians (Sin Miedo Band): Didier Prossaid, Christian Gonzáles, Antonio Orta, Alex Norris, Alfredo Mojica Production Staff: Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Alida Yath (House Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Backstage Manager), Ashley Washinski (Assistant Technical Director), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Cory Frank, Jim Janets, Alex Keen, Jeffrey Porter, Micah Manning, John Nolan, Aaron Waxman (Electricians), Linda di Bernardo (Master Carpenter), Sean Hankins, Eric Lucas, Nathan Vieland (Carpenters), Andrea Healy (Scenic Charge), Linda di Bernardo, Tessa Grippaudo, Kelly Rice, Ashley Washinski, Nathan Vieland (Scenic Painters), Sandy Duraes, Tessa Grippaudo (Stitchers), Cecilia Cackley (Wardrobe Manager), Cody Whitfield (Light Board Operator), Christian Sánchez (Follow Spot Operator), Pedro Lizama (Sound Engineer), Cresent Haynes (Sound Board Operator), Laura Smith (Supertitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Supertitles Operator), Nick Eckert, Paulo Andrés Montenegro (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) Nominations & Awards: 2013 Helen Hayes Awards - Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical - Nominated PURO TANGO In Spanish with English supertitles April 19-29, 2012 With a special concert by QuinTango April 25, 2012 Created by Hugo Medrano Directors: Abel López and Hugo Medrano Musical Direction and Arrangements: Alvaro Hagopián Stage Manager: Andrés Luque Designers: Joseph R. Walls (Lighting Designer), Mariana Fernández (Costume Designer) Cast: Nelson Pino (Singer), Lucrecia Basualdo (Actor), Luis Simón (Actor) Dancers: Analía Centurión, Gabriel Missé Musicians: Ariel Fogel (Bass), Alvaro Hagopián (Piano), José Lagreca (Accordion) Production Staff: Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director/Light Board Operator), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Assistant Stage Manager), Ashley Washinski (Assistant Technical Director), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Linda di Bernardo (Master Carpenter), Laura Smith (Supertitles Operator), Nick Eckert (Photographer), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) ANNA IN THE TROPICS Ana en El Trópico In Spanish with English supertitles February 9-March 4, 2012 By Nilo Cruz (Pulitzer Prize Winner) Director: José Carrasquillo English Translation by Nilo Cruz and Nacho Artime Producer: Abel López Stage Manager: Elena María Lower Designers: Tony Cisek (Scenic Design), Andrew Dorman (Lighting Design), Andrés Holder (Sound Design), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Marie Schneggenburger (Properties Design), Monalisa Arias (Fight Choreography) Cast: José Guzmán (Eliades/Palomo), Hugo Medrano (Santiago), Manolo Santalla (Cheché), Monalisa Arias (Marela). Verónica del Cerro (Conchita), Marian Licha (Ofelia), Oscar Ceville (Juan Julián) Production Staff: Cecilia Cackley (Assistant Director), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Abel López (Producer), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Assistant Stage Manager), Elena María Lower (Light Board Operator), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Nicholas Staple, Joey Walls, Aaron Waxman, Jeffrey Porter, Peter Goldschmidt, Colin Dieck, Zackary Dalton, Karen Scudder, Andrew Scharwath (Electricians), Andrea Healy (Scenic Charge), Brendon Vierra, Colin Warren (Sound Engineers), Laura Smith (Sound Board Operator), Noelle Viñas (Adaptation of Supertitles), Esther Gentile (Supertitles Operator), Lonnie Tague, Paulo Andrés Montenegro (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) ¡AY, CARMELA! In Spanish with English surtitles September 15-October 9, 2011 By José Sanchis Sinisterra Director: José Luis Arellano-García English Translation by Nilo Cruz and Catalina Botello Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Elena María Lower Designers: Giorgos Tsappas (Scenic Design), Antonio Serrano (Lighting and Sound Design), Rosa Andújar (Costume Design), David R. Peralto (Music Selection and Composition), Tessa Grippaudo (Properties Design), Chevi Muraday (Choreography) Cast: Diego Mariani (Paulino), Mona Martínez (Carmela) Production Staff (USA): Andrés Holder (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Ashley Washinski (Assistant Technical Director), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Backstage Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Nicholas Staple, Davis Olson, Aaron Waxman, Catherine Girardi, Colin Dieck, Kevin Hasser (Electricians), Linda Di Bernardo (Master Carpenter), Emy Kellett (Scenic Charge), Elena María Lower (Light Board Operator), Christian Sánchez (Follow Spot Operator), Daniel Pérez (Surtitles Operator), Lonnie Tague, Paulo Andrés Montenegro (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) Production Staff (Spain): Olga Reguilón (Production Manager), Nuria Chacón (Production team), Antonio Serrano (Technical Director), Pipa & Milagros (Costume Construction) Nominations & Awards: 2012 Helen Hayes Awards - Outstanding Ensemble in a Play - Nominated 2012 Helen Hayes Awards - Mona Martinez (Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play) - Nominated In collaboration with Acción Sur (Spain)
  • 2012-2013 | The Theatre with a Different Accent... ¡Acércate más!
    EL DESDÉN CON EL DESDÉN In Spite of Love In Spanish with English surtitles September 13 - October 7, 2012 By Agustín Moreto (Spanish Golden Age) Director: Hugo Medrano Commissioned English Translation by Heather McKay Producer: Abel López Stage Manager: Cecilia Cackley Designers: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Scenic Design), Joseph R. Walls (Lighting Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Alicia Tessari Neiman (Costume Design), Tessa Grippaudo (Properties Design), Mariano Vales (Musical Selection and Arrangements), Lourdes Elías (Choreography). Cast: Ignacio García-Bustelo (Carlos, Conde de Urgel), Antonio Vargas (Polilla), Manolo Santalla (Conde de Barcelona), Carlos Castillo (Príncipe de Bearne), Ricardo Navas (Don Gastón, Conde de Fox), Natalia Miranda-Guzmán (Princesa Diana), Lorena Sabogal (Cintia), Belén Oyola-Rebaza (Laura), Cecilia de Feo (Fenisa), Behzad Habibzai (Músico). Production Staff: Anna E. Bate (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Ashley Washinski (Assistant Technical Director), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Backstage Manager), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician), Colin Dieck,Michael Brown, Jeffrey Porter & Will Voorkies (Electricians), Linda Di Bernardo (Master Carpenter) Andrew Mannion (Scenic Charge), Carolyn Hampton, Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Ariel Klein & Ashley Washinski (Scenic painters), Cecilia Cackley (Light Board Operator), Crescent Haynes (Sound operator), Laura Smith (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Lonnie Tague, Paulo Andrés Montenegro, José Arteaga (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LA PANTALLA CÓMICA: A FESTIVAL OF MEXICAN CINEMA October 12-14, 2012 Films: El sueño del Caimán (Caiman’s Dream), Su Excelencia (His Excellency), Abel, Conozca la cabeza de Juan Pérez (Meet the Head of Juan Pérez), Los tres García (The Three García), El rey del barrio. PLATERO Y YO GALita A bilingual children play October 15 – 28, 2012 By Juan Ramón Jiménez (Spain) Director: Cornelia Cody Bilingual Adaptation by Cornelia Cody Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Abby Bay Designers: Joseph E. Walls (Lughting Design), Alicia Tessari Neiman (Costume & Property designs), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Edwin Aparicio (Choreographer). Cast: Tim Pabón (El Poeta), Bob Sheire (Platero), Cecilia Cackley (Actor 1), Cecilia de Feo (Actor 2), Karen Morales (Actor 3) Production Staff: Anna Bate (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician) Jeff Porter (Electrician), Linda Di Bernardo (Carpenter), Ashley Washinski & Ariel Klein (Scenic painters), Mari Paz (Vocal Couch), Christopher Shell (Playbill). AMARILLO Teatro Línea de Sombra (México) In Spanish with occasional English November 2 – 3, 2012 Text by Gabriel Contreras (Poem “Death”, by Harold Pinter) Director: Jorge A. Vargas Executive Producer: Alicia Laguna Designers: Kay Pérez (Multimedia Design), José Hernández & Kay Pérez (Lighting & Set Designa), Jorge Verdia-Clorofila (Original misoc), Rodrigo Espinosa (Sound Design), Juana Inés Luna (Altarpieces). Cast: Alicia Laguna, Raúl Mendoza, María Luna Torres (Performer and dancer), Vianey Salinas García (Performer and dancer), José Jesús Cuevas Cardona , Antígona Gonzalez, Gabriel Contreras. Production Staff: Anna Bate (Production Manager), Andrés Luqie (Technical Director), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Joseph Walls (Master Electrician), Bevin Miyake, Aaron Micab, Joshua Midgett (Electricians), Adam Johnson (Sound engineer), Christopher Shell (Playbill). FUEGO FLAMENCO VIII Lynne & Joseph Horning, Honorary Producers. The festival is made up of the following three events: FLAMENCO: TERRITORIO DEMENTE Karen Lugo & Company Presented in collaboration with Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas November 15 – 18, 2012 Choreography and Direction: Karen Lugo Dancers: Karen Lugo and José Maldonado Musicians: David Durán (Guitar), Bettina Flater (Guitar), Víctor Guadiana (Violín) Singer: Naike Ponce FLAMENCO EN FAMILIA Spanish Dance Society of Washington, DC November 24, 2012 Dancers: Peter Burroughs and Alisa Bernstein FLAMENCO/FLAMENCA Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company November 30 - December 2, 2012 Choreography and Direction: Edwin Aparicio Dancers: Edwin Aparicio, Norberto Chamizo, Carlos Menchaca, Genevieve Huinn, Anna Menéndez and Kyoto Terada. Singers: Amparo Heredia y Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco. Musicians: Richard Marlow (Guitar), Gonzalo Grau (Piano, percussion), Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco (percussion). Festival Production Staff: Anna Bate (Production Manager), Andrew Doorman (Lighting Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Sharon King (Stage Manager & Master Electrician), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Kathi Beste (Backstage Manager), Ashley Washinski, Mitchell Grant, Carl Ungermach (Carpenters), Linda Di Bernardo (Master Carpenter), Brendon Vierra (Sound Board Operator), Pedro Lizama (Sound Operator), Coin Dieck, Joshua Midgett (Electricians), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Christopher Shell (Playbill). ENTRADA GRATIS* *¡GRATIS NO HAY NADA! One-men show by Saulo García December 7 & 8, 2012 Dramaturgia by Valentín Álvarez-Campos Director: Yoshvani Medina Production Staff: Andrew Dorman (Lighting Design), Anna Bate (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Techical Director), Cecilia Cacley (Light Operator), Brendon Vierra (Sound Engineer), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Juan García (Assistant Technician), Omar Ramírez (Photography). THREE KINGS DAY CELEBRATION La Fiesta de los Tres Reyes Magos January 6, 2013 A traditional Latin American celebration featuring the Magi, live animals, local performers, a neighborhood procession, and gifts for every child. LA CASA DE LOS ESPÍRITUS The House of the Spirits In Spanish with English surtitles February 7 – March 10, 2013 A play by Caridad Svich Based on the novel by Isabel Allende Directed by José Zayas Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Cecilia Cackley Designers: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Scenic Design), Joseph R. Walls (Lighting Design), Jane Shaw (Sound Design & Original Music), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Sofía Gawer-Fische (Properties Design), Alex Koch (Projectons Design), Ingrid Crepeau (Puppet Design), Monalisa Arias (Fight Coreographer), Antonio Vargas (Coreographer). Cast: Natalia Miranda-Guzmán, Carlos Castillo, Mónica Steuer, Antonio Vargas, Nancy Flores, Nelson Landrieu, Marycarmen Wila, Manolo Santalla, Marian Licham Belén Oyola-Rebaza, Anabel Marcano. Production Staff: Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Anna E. Bate (Production Manager), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Haley Raines (Costume Associate), Laura Pederson (Seamstress), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Kwly Rice (Wardrobe/Backstage Crew), Ashley Washinsky (Assistant Technical Director), Austin Byrd (Master Electrician); Andrew Dorman, Arnika Downey, Joel García, Carolyn Hampton, Lauren Maier, Andrew Nelson, Michael Sperber, Carl Ungemach (Electricians); Linda Di Bernardo (Master Carpenter); Chris DiOrio, itchell Grant, Carl Ungemach (Carpenters); Marissa “Za” Johns (Scenic Charge); Carolyn Hampton, Ariel Klein, Katie Wertz (Scenic Painter); Cecilia Cackley (Light Board Operator), Kaitlin Loftur-Thun (Assistant Sound Designer), Brendon Vierra (Sound Load In Engineer), Cresent Haynes (Sound Board Operator), Jorge Slva (Projections Technician), Laura Smith (Surtitles Programmer); Laura Smith, Esther Gentile, Alida Yath (Surtitles Operators); Lonnie Tague, Paulo Andrés Montenegro (Photographers); Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). Nominations & Awards: 2014 Helen Hayes Awards - Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Outstanding Set Design in a Play) - Nominated LAS NUEVAS AVENTURAS DE DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA GALita Based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes March 18-28, 2013 By Patricia Suárez Bilingual adaptation by Cornelia Cody Directed by Hugo Medrano Musical Direction by Andrés Holder Stage Manager: Amy Norton Designers: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Scenic Design), Joseph R. Walls (Lighting Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Dan Iwaniec (Costume Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design), Ismael Carrillo (Projectons Design), Monalisa Arias (Fight Choreographer). Cast: Natalia Miranda-Guzmán, Carlos Castillo, Mónica Steuer, Antonio Vargas, Nancy Flores, Nelson Landrieu, Marycarmen Wila, Manolo Santalla, Marian Licham Belén Oyola-Rebaza, Anabel Marcano. Production Staff: Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Anna E. Bate (Production Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Backstage Manager), Russell Matthews (Backstage Run Crew), Linda Di Bernardo (Assistant Technical Director), Peter Goldschmidt (Master Electrician); Brittany Diliberto, Jereny Owens, Brandon Roe, Carl Ungemach (Electricians); Mitchell Grant, Carl Ungemach (Carpenters); Katie Wertz (Scenic Charge), Carolyn Hampton (Scenic Painter); Cecilia Cackley (Light Board Operator), Kaitlin Loftur-Thun (Assistant Sound Designer), Crescent Haynes (Sound Board Operator). DC 7: LA HISTORIA DE ROBERTO CLEMENTE The Roberto Clemente Story In Spanish with English surtitles April 18 – May 26, 2013 Direction, Book and Lyrics by Luis Caballero Translated by Jeannet González, Richard Marino, and Miguel Trelles Music by Luis Caballero and Harold Gutiérrez Musical Direction by Didier Prossaird Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Omar Ingram Designers: José Luis Alemán (Scenic Design), Joseph R. Walls (Lighting Design), Jane Shaw (Sound Design & Original Music), Harry Nadal (Costume Design), Sofía Gawer-Fische (Properties Design), Alex Koch (Projectons Design), Ingrid Crepeau (Puppet Design), Monalisa Arias (Fight Coreographer), Luis Salgado (Coreographer). Cast: Natalia Miranda-Guzmán, Carlos Castillo, Mónica Steuer, Antonio Vargas, Nancy Flores, Nelson Landrieu, Marycarmen Wila, Manolo Santalla, Marian Licham Belén Oyola-Rebaza, Anabel Marcano. Production Staff: Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Anna E. Bate (Production Manager), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Haley Raines (Costume Associate), Laura Pederson (Seamstress), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Kelly Rice (Wardrobe/Backstage Crew), Ashley Washinsky (Assistant Technical Director), Austin Byrd (Master Electrician); Andrew Dorman, Arnika Downey, Joel García, Carolyn Hampton, Lauren Maier, Andrew Nelson, Michael Sperber, Carl Ungemach (Electricians); Linda Di Bernardo (Master Carpenter); Chris DiOrio, itchell Grant, Carl Ungemach (Carpenters); Marissa “Za” Johns (Scenic Charge); Carolyn Hampton, Ariel Klein, Katie Wertz (Scenic Painter); Cecilia Cackley (Light Board Operator), Kaitlin Loftur-Thun (Assistant Sound Designer), Brendon Vierra (Sound Load In Engineer), Cresent Haynes (Sound Board Operator), Jorge Silva (Projections Technician), Laura Smith (Surtitles Programmer); Laura Smith, Esther Gentile, Alida Yath (Surtitles Operators); Lonnie Tague, Paulo Andrés Montenegro (Photographers); Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). YOUR SHADOW LEAVES YOU IN THE DARK Tu Propia Sombra te Oscurece Paso Nuevo Youth Ensemble August 9, 2013 Written by Jonathan Sánchez, Diana Sánchez, and Carlos Amaya. Directed by Quique Avilés Performers: Christian Sánchez, Steven Ramírez, Rosmery Solórzano, Israel Núñez, Jonathan Sánchez, Diana Sánchez, Carlos Amaya, Quique Avilés. Guest Artist Teachers/Production Staff: Matthew Vaky (Acting), Alina Collins Maldonado (Acting), Melvin Deal (Drumming), Doc Powell (Drumming), Ashley Haymaker (Modern Dance), Natalia Pinzón (Sasa), Andrés Luque (Scenery & Sound), Ashley Washinsky (Paint & Scenery), Karen Bilotti (Lghting Electrics), Linda Di Bernardo (Sound Workshop Assistant), Tessa Grippaudo (Costumes), Silvia Thornton Freeman (Arts Management & Prgram Coordinator), Marta McKeown (Assistant Director); Marta McKeown, Chris Sánchez (Sound); Alicia Tessari (Properties & Costumes). MEMORIAS DE UNA DIVA DE LAS PUPUSAS By La Tenchis May 31 – June 1, 2013
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    CABARET BARROCO… Interludes of Spain’s Golden Age In Spanish with English surtitles September 12 – October 6, 2013 By Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Luis Quiñones de Benavente, Jerónimo de Cáncer, Agustín Moreto, Francisco de Quevedo, Francisco Bernardo de Quirós Adaptation by Mar Zubieta and Francisco Rojas English translation by David Johnston Additional translations by Ellen Echeverria and Michele Guerrini Directed by José Luis Arellano García Music composed by David Peralto and Alberto Granados Reguilón Music Director: David Peralto Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Ártemis López Designers: Giorgos Tsappas (Scenic Design), Manu Roca (Lighting & Sound Design), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design), Andoni Larrabeiti (Choreographer). Cast: Gonzalo Bouza: Lamparilla, Alguacil, Criado 2 (Don Gaiferos y las busconas de Madrid), Tronera, Gracioso, Criado 2 (El toreador); Carmen Cabrera: La Grifona, Eufrasia, María (Don Gaiferos y las busconas de Madrid), Mujer 1 (Doña Esquina), Mujer 2 (El toreador); Carlos Castillo: El Chambergo, Toribio, Criado 1 (Don Gaiferos y las busconas de Madrid), Esportillero, Criado 1 (El toreador); Menchu Esteban: La Baltasara, Menga, Mujer 2 (Doña Esquina), María (Don Gaiferos y las busconas de Madrid); Chani Martín: Juan Rana, Escribano, Don Gaiferos, Astrólogo, Cosme Rana; Natalia Miranda-Guzmán: La Pajaritos, Marta, Irene, Mujer 3, Bernarda; Jimmy Navarro: Farruco, Sacristán, Lorenzo, Caballero, Toro; Luz Nicolás: La Bolichera, Doctora, María (Don Gaiferos y las busconas de Madrid), Doña Esquina, Mujer 1 (El toreador) Production Staff (USA): Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Anna E. Bate (Production Manager), Alida Yath (House Manager), Robert Groghan (Associate Costume Designer), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Linda DiBernardo (Assistant Technical Director), Joseph R. Walls (Master Electrician); Zack Dalton, Amanda Demczuk, Aaron Micah, Kelsey Swanson, Carl Ungemach, Eliza Walker (Electricians); Mitchell Grant (Master Carpenter), Keri Schultz (Carpenter), Katie Wertz (Scenic Charge), Ashley Bailey (Scenic Painter), Ártemis López (Light Board Operator), Brendon Roe (Sound Board Operator), Brendan Vierra (Audio Engineer), Laura Smith (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Phil Lampron (Photographer), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). Production Staff (Spain): David Peralto (Verse Coach). FÁBULAS MAYAS GALita October 21 – November 1, 2013 By Cecilia Cackley Bilingual adaptation by Karin Tovar Directed by David Lloyd Olson Musical Director: Mariano Vales Stage Manager: Ártemis López Designers: Joseph R. Walls (Light Design), Chelsey Schuller (Costume Design), Alicia Tessari (Costume Coordinator), Genna Davidson (Puppet Design), Kenny Neal (Sound Design), Niell Duvall (Screen Design). Cast: Bob Sheire, Carol Spring, Cecilia Cackley, Chema Pineda-Fernández. Production Staff: Anna Bate (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Brittany Diliberto (Assistant Light Designer), Aaron Haag (Master Electrician); Linda Di Bernardo, Jonathan Rubin, Carl Ungemach, Eliza Walker (Electricians); Silvia Thornton Freeman (Education & Group Sales), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill). FUEGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL IX Lynne and Joseph Horning, Honorary Producers. Including four events: UNO MÁS UNO Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company November 8-10, 2013 Choreographed by Edwin Aparicio Directed by Edwin Aparicio and Aleksey Kulikov Dancers: Edwin Aparicio, Norberto Chamizo, Genevieve Guinn, Anna Menéndez. Singers: Amparo Heredia, Héctor Márquez. Musicians: Ricardo Marlow, Behzad Habibazi. TEMPLANZA Presented with Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas November 14–17, 2013 Choreographed and directed by José Jurado Dancers: José Jurado, Isabel Rodríguez Singers: Matías López, Eva María Ruiz Musicians: David Durán, Isaac Muñoz, Diego Villegas FLAMENCO EN FAMILIA Interactive demonstrations with Spanish Dance Society November 9, 2013 SOBRE LAS OLAS – THE HISTORY OF FLAMENCO IN THE U.S. Documentary Screening November 16, 2013 Festival Production Staff: Jason Cowperthwaite (Lighting design), Brendon Verra (Sound Design), Ártemis López (Stage Manager), Anna Bate (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Linda Di Bernardo (Assistant Technical Director), Kathi Beste (Backstage Manager), Alex Kopp (Sound Engineer), A.J. Johnson (Sound Operator), Aaron Haag (Master Electrician); Aladdin Collar, Chris Elwell, Eliza Walker (Electricians); Alida Yath, David Kriesberg (House Manager); Christopher Shell (Playbill). REEL WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL December 11-15, 2013 Films: She doesn´t Want to Sleep Alone (No quiero dormir sola), Chrysalis (De tu ventana a la mía), María Candelaria, Perdida, Nora’s Will (Cinco días sin Nora), The Plague (La Plaga). THREE KINGS DAY CELEBRATION La Fiesta de los Tres Reyes Magos January 5, 2014 Master of Ceremonies: Alejandro Negrón Cast: Bienvenido Martínez (Baltasar), José Sueiro (Gaspar), Hector Díaz (Melchor), Christian Sánchez, Cindy Cruz, Gerard Meléndez, Neena Krutha (Shepherds), Anne Westenberger, Neena Krutha (Angels). Performing Artists: Alma Boliviana (Folk Dancers), Los Quetzales directed by Laura Ortiz (Mexican Folk Dancers). Animals provided by Leesburg Animal Park Production Staff: Hugo Medrano, Rebecca Medrano (Program Coordinators), Anna Bate (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Ártemis López (Bakstage), Daphne Figuerero (Playbill); Alida Yath, Alicia Tessari, Sonia Mejía, Eileen Alicea, Miriam Gerdine, National Community Church, La Red (Volunteers). LA SEÑORITA DE TACNA The Young Lady from Tacna In Spanish with English surtitles February 6 – March 9, 2014 By Mario Vargas Llosa Directed by José Carrasquillo English translation by Joanne Pottlizer Producer: Abel López Stage Manager: Cecilia Cackley Designers: Giorgos Tsappas (Scenic Design), Cory Ryan Frank (Lighting Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Marie Schneggenburger (Properties Design), Monalisa Arias (Fight Coreographer). Cast: Luz Nicolás, Carlos Castillo, Andrea Aranguren, Victor Maldonado, Marian Licha, Hugo Medrano, Tim Pabon, Oscar Ceville. Production Staff: Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Anna E. Bate (Production Manager); David Kriesberg, Alida Yath (House Managers); Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Linda Di Bernardo (Assistant Technical Director), Chelsey Schuller, Robert Croghan (Costume Design Assistants), Aaron Haag (Master Electrician); Alison Burris, Christian Campbell, Chris Elwell, Joshua Midgett, Gabriel Rodríguez, John Rubin, Eliza Walker (Electricians); Ryan Lanham (aster Crapenter); Christian Campbell, Steven Romero, Christian Sanchez (Carpenters); Marisa “Za” Johns (Scenic Charge); Ashley Bailey, Danielle DeFrancesco, Matt Reckeweg (Scenic Painters); Cecilia Cackley (Light Board Operator), Ártemis López (Sound Board Operator), Laura Smith (Surtitles Programmer); Laura Smith, Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operators); Lonnie Tague (Photographer); Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). Nominations & Awards: 2015 Helen Hayes Awards - Corey Ryan Frank (Outstanding Lights Design) - Nominated PLACAS: THE MOST DANGEROUS TATTOO March 14 & 15, 2014 By Paul S. Flores Developed with and directed by Michael John Garcés Stage Manager: Alyssa Escalante Designers: Tanya Orellana (Set Design), Tom Ontiveros (Lighting Design), Keiko Carreiro (Costume Design), Josué Rojas (Set Graphics) Performers: Ric Salinas, Carolyn Zeller, Luis “Xago” Juarez, Xavi Moreno, Sarita Ocón, Fidel Gomez, Alex Iraheta, Alex Sanchez. Production Staff: Jeff Glasser (Assistant Director), Anna Bate (Production Manager), Marissa Marshall (Tour Technical Director), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Linda Di Bernardo (Assistant Technical Director), Joseph R. Walls (Master Electrician); Gabriel Rodríguez, Linda Di Bernardo, Christina Elwell, Amanda Demczuk, Joshua Midgett (Electricians); AJ Johnson (Sound Technician), Ártemis López (Sound Board Operator), Jenny Csneros (Wardrobe), Alida Yath (House Manager), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill). PLATERO Y YO GALita March 24 – April 5, 2014 By Cecilia Cackley Bilingual adaptation by Karin Tovar Directed by David Lloyd Olson Musical Director: Mariano Vales Stage Manager: Ártemis López Designers: Joseph R. Walls (Light Design), Alicia Tessari (Costume Design & Properties), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design). Cast: Tim Andrés Pabón, Bob Sheire, Cecilia Cackley, Alina Collins Maldonado, Karen Morales-Chacana. Production Staff: Anna Bate (Production Manager), Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Linda Di Bernardo (Assistant Technical Director), Aaron Haag (Master Electrician); Alison Burris, Ben Burke, Christian Campbell, Aladdin Collar, Joshua Midgett, Gabriel Rodriguez, Jon Rubin (Electricians); Linda Di Bernardo (Scenic Charge), Ashley Bailey (Assistant Scenic Charge), Emily Linn (Scenic Artist), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill). LIVING OUT Cama Afuera In English with Spanish surtitles April 24 - May 18, 2014 By Lisa Loomer Spanish translation by Gustavo Ott Directed by Abel López Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Lena Salins Designers: Giorgos Tsappas (Scenic Design), Cory Ryan Frank (Lighting Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Pamela Weiner (Properties Design). Cast: Belén Oyola-Rebaza, Lisa Hodsoll, Amal Saad, Megan Behm, Kyle McGruther, Peter Pereyra, Lorena Sabogal, Stefanie García. Production Staff: Andrés Luque (Technical Director), Anna E. Bate (Production Manager), Alida Yath (House Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Linda DiBernardo (Assistant Technical Director), Jeny Hall (Master Electrician); Paul Callahan, Garth Nolan, Alex Keene,Gordon Nimmo-Smith, Cody Whitfield (Electricians); Benjamin Burke, Austin Byrd, Chris Genovese, Ártemis López, Andres Luque, Joshua Midgett, Gabriel Rodriguez, Steven Romero, Christian Sanchez, Bob Sheire (Carpenters); Carolyn Hampton (Scenic Charge), Rachel Witt (Scenic Painter), Lena Salins (Light Board Operator), Ártemis López (Sound Board Operator), Laura Ettabbakh (Surtitles Programmer); Laura Ettabbakh, Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operators); Lonnie Tague, Nicolas Onishuk (Photographers); Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). NO SACO NADA DE LA ESCUELA I Don't Get Anything Out of School Paso Nuevo Youth Ensemble May 29, 2014 An adaptation of a play by Luis Valdés Directed by Quique Avíles, Alina Collins Maldonado, and Matthew Vaky Paso Nuevo Ensemble: Sofía Dossman, Leslie Ayala, José Coca, Miguel Escobar, Daniel García, Cici Frías, Enma Frias, Evelin Guevara, Gee Martínez, Gerard Meléndez, Carlos Gutiérrez, Eduardo Portillo, Steven Romero, José Salmerón, Anna Gómez, Taya Echeverría. Production Staff: Anna Bate (Lighting Designer), Tessa Grippaudo Luque (Costume Designer); Gerard Meléndez (Stage Manager); Ártemis López (Light Board Operator), Chris Sánchez (Sound Board and Production), Ncolás Onischuk (Video & Photography), Sheila Mirza (Production Assistant). PURO TANGO 2 Junio 5-22, 2014 Created and directed by Hugo Medrano Musical Direction by Álvaro Hagopián Translation by Hugo Medrano Producer: Abel López Stage Manager: Ártemis López Designers: Joseph R. Walls (Lighting Design), Adam W. Johnson (Sound Design), Mariana Fernández (Set & Costume Design), Pamela Weiner (Properties Design). Dancers: Jeremías Massera, Mariela Barfaldi. Singers: Nelson Pino, María e los Ángeles, Elisa Córdova. Actor: Ceciclia de Feo. Musicians: Álvaro Hagopián, Dominic Martínez, Nario Recoba. Production Staff (USA): Anna E. Bate (Production Manager); Alida Yath, Lucrecia Basualdo (House Managers); Andrés Holder, Eva Monroe (Assistant ighting Desingner), Jenny Cisneros (Backstage Manager), Aaron Haag (Master Electrician); Benjamin Burke, Julian Fishnov, Gabriel Rodríguez, John Rose-Carlton, Jon Rubin (Electricians); Julian Fishnov, Ellen Houseknecht, Ártemis López, Jason McIntosh, Chee Lee (Carpenters); Ashley Bailey (Scenic Charge), Linda Di Bernardo (Scenic Painter), Ártemis López (Light Board Operator), Timothy Nielson (Sound Engineer), Laura Ettabbakh (Surtitles Programmer); Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator); Stan Weinstein (Photographer); Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). Production Staff (Uruguay): Susana Barreira (Production Coordinator). LA TENCHIS EN BURLESQUE June 25-27, 2014 By Julio Ernesto Hernández Yúdice Stage Manager: Jenny Cisneros Production Staff: Anna Bate (Production Manager), Tim Nielsen (Sound Board Operator), Jenny Csneros (Wardrobe), David Kriesberg (House Manager), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill), Xiomara Mercado (Box Office).
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    CANCÚN September 11 – October 5, 2014 In Spanish with English surtitles By Jordi Galceran English translation by Anne García-Romero Directed by José Zayas Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Ártemis López Designers: Mariana Fernández (Scenic Design), Joseph R. Walls (Lighting Design), Robert Croghan (Costume Design), Kenny Neal (Sound Design), Alicia Tessari (Costume Design), Ártemis López (Properties Design). Cast: Luz Nicolás (Reme), Chani Martín (Pablo), Carlos Castillo (Vicente), Maggie Bofill (Laura). Production Staff: Anna E. Bate (Production Manager); Alida Yath, David Kriesberg, Sinia Mejia (House Managers); Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Aaron Haag (Master Electrician); Alison Burris, Benjamen Burke, Bevin Miyake, Joshua Midgett, Gabriel Rodriguez, John Rose-Carlton, Jon Rubin, Calvin Shaw (Electricians); Bella Faccia, Inc. (Scenic Construction), Katie Wertz (Scenic Charge); Brandon Roe, Katie Wertz (Sound Board Operators); Laura Ettabbakh (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile, Laura Ettabbakh (Surtitles Operator), Lonnie Tague (Photographer), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). TUM TICA GALita October 14-25, 2014 By Cecilia Cackley Bilingual adaptation by Karin Tovar Directed by Tom Mallen Musical production by Diana Sáez, Raciel Suárez, Lucumi Studios, and Patricia Vergara. Stage Manager: Ártemis López Designers: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Scenic Design), Joseph R. Walls (Light Design), Collin Ranney (Costume Design), Alicia Tessari (Costume Coordinator), Genna Davidson (Puppet Design), Neil McFadden (Sound Design), Diana Sáez (Musical direction). Cast: Miguel Amaguaña (Alex), Roberto Colemares (Abuelo), Jerry Daniel (Francisco, Tim), Carol Spring (Brianna, Tía Laura), Karin Tovar (Natalia, Carla). Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Anna Bate (Production Manager), Alida Yath, Sinia Mejia (House Managers); Jenny Cisneros, Laura Rodríguez, Maricela Metraux (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Christian Campbell, Colin Dieck, Helen Garcia-Alton, Matthew Griffin, Derek Jones (Electricians); Bella Faccia, Inc. (Construction Master); William Garay, Katie Wertz (Sound Operator), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill). FUEGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL X Lynne and Joseph Horning, Honorary Producers. Including three events: APARICIO’S DAZZLING DECADE / UNA DÉCADA DE ORO November 7-9, 2014 Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company Directed by Edwin Aparicio Dancers: Edwin Aparicio, Iván Vargas, Norberto Chamizo, Genevieve Guinn, Anna Menéndez, Alex Miton, Kyoko Terada, Cecilia Terrasa. Singers: Amparo Heredia, Héctor Márquez. Musicians: Ricardo Marlow, Gonzalo Grau. FLAMENCO(S) DE PLOMO Y COBRE November 13-16, 2014 Presented with Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas Choreographed by Mariana Collado and Carlos Chamorro Directed by Mariana Collado Dancers: Mariana Collado, Carlos Chamorro Singers: Naike Ponce, Ismael de la Rosa Musicians: Bettina Flater, Jaime González, Víctor Guadiana FLAMENCO EN FAMILIA Interactive demonstrations with Spanish Dance Society November 15, 2014 Festival Production Staff: Andrés Holder (Lighting design), Brendon Verra (Sound Design), Ártemis López (Stage Manager), Anna Bate (Production Manager), Kathi Beste (Backstage Manager), Alex Kopp (Sound Engineer), Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Samuel Buckley, Peter Goldschmidt, Matt Griffin, Alexander Henry, Sarah Pretz, Jessica Short, Will Voorhies (Electricians); Alida Yath, David Kriesberg, Sinia Mejia (House Manager); Christopher Shell (Playbill). FILM FESTIVAL: LA NUEVA OLA Films from Mexico, Cuba & Spain December 3-7, 2014 Films: Melaza (Molasses), Tryouts, Mapa (Map), Los Insólitos Peces Gatos (The Amazing Catfish), Los niños salvajes (The Wild Children), Juan de los muertos (Juan of the Dead), Quebranto (Disrupted), Aventurera (Adventuress). HIDDEN BEHIND AN EMPTY SMILE Escondidos Detras de una Falsa Sonrisa Paso Nuevo Youth Ensemble December 19, 2014 Directed by Quique Avíles, Alina Collins Maldonado, and Matthew Vaky Paso Nuevo Ensemble: José Aguirre, Janet Arévalo, Leslie Ayala, Obed Ayala-Amaya, José Coca, Angélica Cruz, Miguel Escobar, Daniel Flores, Ciarati Frias, Emma Frias, Cecilia Fuentes, Daniel García, Evelin Guevara, Daniel López, Jennifer López, Christian Martínez, Gee Martínez, Kevin Najera, Eduardo Portillo, Steven Romero, José Salmerón, Christian Sánchez, Alexander Torres. Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director & Lighting Designer), Tessa Grippaudo Luque (Costume Designer); Evelin Guevara, José Coca (Production Assistant/Stage Manager); Chris Sánchez (Sound Board and Production), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill and Graphics). THREE KINGS DAY CELEBRATION La Fiesta de los Tres Reyes Magos January 4, 2015 Master of Ceremonies: Alejandro Negrón Cast: Bienvenido Martínez (Baltasar), Manolo Santalla (Gaspar), Hector Díaz (Melchor), Christian Sánchez, Cindy Cruz, Sebastian Mercado (Shepherd), Neena Krutha (Angel). Performing Artists: María Isolina, Alma Boliviana (Folk Dancers), Los Quetzales directed by Laura Ortiz (Mexican Folk Dancers). Animals provided by Leesburg Animal Park Production Staff: Hugo Medrano, Rebecca Medrano (Program Coordinators), Heidi Rauch (Stage Manager), Rueben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Daphne Figuerero (Playbill); Alida Yath, Alicia Tessari, Santa Lopez-Jarrin, La Red, National Community Church (Volunteers). LOS EMPEÑOS DE UNA CASA House of Desires February 5 – March 1, 2015 In Spanish with English surtitles By Sor Juan Inés de la Cruz English translation by Catherine Boyle Directed by Hugo Medrano Producer: Abel López Stage Manager: Cecilia Cackley Designers: Luciana Stecconi (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Ivania Stack (Costume Design), Adam W. Johnson (Sound Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design), Monalisa Arias (Fight Choreography). Cast: Natalia Miranda-Guzmán (Doña (Ana), Luz Nicolás (Celia), Miguel Alejandro Amaguaña (Manuel), Alina Collins Maldonado (Leonor), Erick Sotomayor (Carlos), Carlos Castillo (Castaño), Roberto Colmenares (Don Rodrigo), Hector Díaz (Hernando), Oscar Ceville (Don Juan), Mauricio Pita Don Pedro). Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Ártemis López (Production Manager & Sound Board Operator), Alida Yath, David Kriesberg (House Managers); Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Alex Keen (Master Electrician); James Brown, Allison Burris, Matt Griffin, Jeny Hall, Mary Keegan, Sarah Pretz (Electricians); AJ Matolli (Master Carpenter); Austin Byrd, Lynda Bruce-Lewis, Fred Odom, Thurston Reyes, Mary Seng, Klyph Stanford (Carpenters); Marisa “Za” Johns (Scenic Charge); Megan Hart, Carolyn Hampton (Scenic Painter); Cecilia Cackley (Light Board Operator), Laura Smith (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator); Lonnie Tague, Amir Lowery, Stan Weinstein (Photographer); Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill) FÁBULAS MAYAS GALita March 9-21, 2015 By Cecilia Cackley Bilingual adaptation by Karin Tovar Directed by Cecilia Cackley & David Lloyd Olson Musical Director: Mariano Vales Stage Manager: Ártemis López Designers: Alex Keen (Light Design), Chelsey Schuller (Costume Design), Alicia Tessari (Costume Coordinator), Genna Davidson (Puppet Design), Kenny Neal (Sound Design), Niell Duvall (Screen Design). Cast: Miguel Alejandro Amaguaña (Actor 1), Carol Spring (Actor 2), Cecilia Cackley (Actor 3), Chema Pineda-Fernández (Actor 4). Production Staff: Freddy Mancilla (Production Manager), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Julian Fishov, Sarah Pretz, Angelo Merceda, Matt Griffin, Beth Shearer, Leigh Mumford (Electricians); Alina Collins Maldonado (Education & Group Sales), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill). MARIELA EN EL DESIERTO Mariela in the Desert April 16 – May 10, 2015 In Spanish with English surtitles By Karen Zacarías English translation by Karen Zacarías Directed by Abel López Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Ártemis López Designers: Ruthmarie Tenorio (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Brian J. Shaw (Costume Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design). Cast: Roberto Colmenares (José), Luz Nicolás (Mariela), Renate Wallenberg (Olivia), Alina Collins Maldonado (Blanca), Miguel Alejandro Amaguaña (Carlos), Peter Pereyra (Adam). Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Freddy Mancilla (Production Manager), Alida Yath, Sinia Mejia (House Managers); Jenny Cisneros, Laura Rodríguez, Maricela Metraux (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Mary Keegan, J. Cody Whitfield, Jenny Hall, Allison Burris, Patrick Gillipie, Julian Fisher, Jeny Hall (Electricians); Michael Salmi (Master Carpenter); Patrick Derrickson, Sandi Reinhart, Klyph Stanford (Carpenters); Marisa “Za” Johns (Scenic Charge); Carolyn Hampton (Scenic Painter); Ártemis López (Light Board Operator), Eric Wallace Brown (Sound Board Operator), Laura Smith (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator); Lonnie Tague, Stan Weinstein (Photographer); Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). LA RISA LO CURA TODO Laughter Cures All Paso Nuevo Youth Ensemble April 29, 2015 Directed by Quique Avíles, Alina Collins Maldonado, and Matthew Vaky Paso Nuevo Ensemble: Bryonna Adams, José Aguirre, Obed Ayala-Amaya, José Coca, Angélica Cruz, Taya Echeverría, Ingris Flores, Juanita Green, Daniel García, Evelin Guevara, Daniel López, Jennifer López, Kevin Machuca, Eduardo Portillo, Steven Romero, Moroni Velásquez. Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director & Sound Opeartor), Tessa Grippaudo Luque (Costume Designer & Properties), Chris Wonder (Sound Designer), Jenny Cisneros (Light Board Operator), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill and Graphics). LAS POLACAS: THE JEWISH GIRLS OF BUENOS AIRES June 4-28, 2015 In Spanish with English surtitles Book by Patricia Suárez-Cohen Music & Lyrics by Mariano Vales English adaptation of lyrics and text by Bari Biern Directed by Mariano Caligaris Musical Director: George Fulginiti-Shakar English Surtitles by Heather McKay Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Abbey Bay Designers: Luciana Stecconi (Scenic Design), Mary Keegan (Lighting Design), Collin Ranney (Costume Design), Jesse Free (Sound Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design), Howard Breitbert (Music Conductor). Cast: Samantha Dockser, Ana Fontán, Martín Ruiz, Joshua Morgan, Amy McWilliams, Juan Bianchi, Carlos E. Macher. Musicians: Howard Brietbart, Joan Singer, Emmanuel Trifilio, John Nazdin, Jessica Zweig. Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Freddy Mancilla (Production Manager), Alida Yath, Sinia Mejia (House Managers); Ellen Houseknecht (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Tyler Bristow, Sean Doyle, Peter Goldschmidt, Matt Griffin, Grant Hill, Dan Janes, Patricia Stasik (Electricians); Michael Salmi (Master Carpenter); Patrick Derrickson, Thurston Reyes, Deion Roulhac, Ellen Houseknecht (Carpenters); Ellen Houseknecht (Scenic Charge/Scenic Painter); Abbey Bay (Light Board Operator), April Kelli (Sound Board Operator), Laura Ettabbakh (Surtitles Programmer); Laura Ettabbakh, Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operators); Lonnie Tague, Stan Weinstein (Photographer); Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). Nominations & Awards: 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Mariano Caligaris (Outstanding Director in a Musical) - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - George Fulginiti Shakar (Outstanding Musical Director in a Musical) - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Martín Ruiz (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical) - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Ana Fontán (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical) - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Outstanding Musical Production - Nominated SLAVES TO SOCIETY Esclavos a la Sociedad Directed by Alina Collins Maldonado August 7, 2015
  • 2015-2016 | ¡VIVA LOS 40!
    YERMA September 10-October 4, 2015 In Spanish with English surtitles By Federico García Lorca (Spain) Adapted by Fernando J. López Directed by José Luis Arellano García English translation by Heather McKay Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Kathryn Dooley Designers: Silvia de Marta (Scenic Design, Costume Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Mariano Marín (Composer & Sound design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design), Álvaro Luna (Video Design). Cast: Mabel del Pozo (Yerma), Eric Robledo (Juan), Natalia Miranda-Guzmán (María), Iker Lastra (Victor), Luz Nicolás (Dolores). Production Staff (USA): Ártemis López (Production Manager), Alida Yath & David Kriesberg (House Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Lex Keen (Master Electrician); Allison Burris, Stefani DeHart, Colin Diek, Aaron Fensterheim, Patrick Gillespie, Peter Goldschmidt, Thurston Reyes (Electricians); Michael Salmi (Master Crapenter); Ellen Houseknecht, Klyph Stanford (Carpenters); Carolyn Hampton (scenic Charge), Chandish Nester (Scenic Painter), Kathryn Dooley (Light Board Operator), April Kelli (Sound Board Programmer/Operator), Laura Etabbackh (Surttle Programmer), Esther Gentle (Surtitle Operator); Lonnie Tague, Stan Weinstein (Photographers); Watermark Desig (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). Production Staff (Spain): David Peralto (Production Associate), José Luis Arellano García (Videographer), Pedro Sánchez (Video Editing) Nominations & Awards: 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Silvia de Marta (Outstanding Set Design) - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Mariano Marín (Outstanding Sound Design) - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Luz Nicolás (Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play) - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Iker Lastra (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play) - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Outstanding Ensemble - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Outstanding Production - Nominated 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - José Luis Arellano (Outstanding Director in a Play) - Won 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Mabel del Pozo (Outstanding Actress in a Play) - Won 2016 Helen Hayes Awards - Christopher Annas-Lee (Outstanding Lights Design in a Play) - Won DON QUIXOTE’S NEW ADVENTURES Nuevas Aventuras de Don Quijote GALita - World Premiere commissioned by GALA October 20-23 and October 26-30, 2015 Bilingual – English and Spanish By Patricia Suárez (Argentina) and Cornelia Cody (El Salvador/USA) Directed by Cornelia Cody Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Tsaitami Duchicela Designers: Osbel Susman-Peña (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Light Design), Alicia Tessari (Costume & Properties Design), Roberto Colmenares (Fight Choreography). Cast: Lucrecia Basualdo (Ama, Dulcinea fea, Galley Slave 1, Dorotea), Roberto Colmenares (Don Quijote), Omar Alexander Iraheta (Sancho Panza), José Antonio Gonzalez (Cura, Carrasco, Pescador, Caballero), Thais Menendez (Sobrina, Dulcinea bella, Gines), Mick Thomas (Rocinante, Barbero), Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director & Carpenter), Ártemis López (Production Manager), E-hui Woo (Associate Light Designer), Jenny Cisneros (Assistant Costume Designer), Michael Salmi (Master Carpenter), Carolyn Hampton (Scenic Charge), Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Tyler Bristow, Nate Collard, Allison Frisch, Gabriel Macedo, Thurston Reyes, Cody Whitfield (Electricians); Stan Weinstein (Photogapher), Daphne Gerig (Playbill). COME IF YOU DARE Viene, Si Te Atreves October 30, 2015 In Spanish and English Preview written by Paso Nuevo Directed by Allina Collins Maldonado Assistant Director: Tiffany Bird Cast: Ana Gómez, Alexander Martínez, Christian Sánchez, Diana González, Daniel García, Evelin Guevara, José Coca, Junior Bonilla, Juanita Green, Jason Gómez, Kevin Najera, Karlin Mcallister, Leslie Ayala, Marvin Ruiz Chávez, Miguel Escobar, Olaedo Ukeekwe, R’mani Fitchett, Ta’Neesha Murphy, Taya Echeverría, Ulyssia Govan. FUEGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL XI November 6 – 15, 2015 Lynne and Joseph Horning, Honorary Producers FLAMENCO MEN November 6-8, 2015 Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company Choreography by Edwin Aparicio Directed by Edwin Aparicio and Aleksey Kulikov Dancers: Edwin Aparicio, Domingo Ortega, Iván Vargas, Norberto Chamizo, Carlos Menchaca. Singers: Curro Cueto, Héctor Márquez. Musicians: Ricardo Marlow, Behzad Habidzai FLAMENCO FRECUENCIES November 12-15, 2015 Presented with Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas Choreographed and directed by Karen Lugo Dancers: Karen Lugo, Ricardo Moro. Singers: Alica Carrasco, El Trini Musicians: José Manuel León, guel Hiroshi. FLAMENCO EN FAMILIA November 14, 2015 Interactive demonstrations with Spanish Dance Society Festival Production Staff: Christophert Annas-Lee (Lighting design), Brendon Verra (Sound Design), Jenny Csneros (Stage Manager), Ártemis López (Production Manager), Kathi Beste (Backstage Manager), April Kelli (Sound Engineer), Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Jennifer Carlson, Zach Dalton, Sara Pretz, Will Voorhies (Electricians); Alida Yath, Laura Rodríguez, David Kriesberg (House Manager); Christopher Shell (Playbill). EN LA USA ME QUEDÉ December 4 & 5, 2015 In Spanish only Written and performed by Saulo García (Colombia) Directed by Valentín Álvarez-Campos Song: Saulo García (lyrics), César Muñoz (music) Production Staff: SGC Arts & Entertainment, Inc (Production), Alfonso Rey (Lightng Design), Valentín Álvarez-Campos (Stage Manager & Sound Operator), Jenny Cisneros (Light Operator), Ártemis López (Production Manager), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Alida Yath (House Manager), Jaime Rosas (Photographer), Rabb Point Miami (Logo Design), Dubraska Vale (Playbill). IV ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL December 9 – 13, 2015 Films from Mexico, Chile & Argentina Films in Spanish with English subtitles DISTINTO AMANECER (ANOTHER DAWN) Directed by Julio Bracho, Mexico, 1943, 108 min. Classic Film. Starring Andrea Palma and Pedro Armendáriz. PROPAGANDA Directed by Christopher Murray, Chile, 2014, 82 min. Documentary. EN LA ESTANCIA (THE LAND OF SILENCE) Directed by Carlos Armella, Mexico, 2014, 106 min. Produced by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Starring Gilberto Barraza, Waldo Facco, Jesús Vallejo, and Natalia Gatto. LA GUERRA DE MANUELA JANKOVIC (MANUELA JANKOVIC’S WAR) Directed by Diana Cardozo, Mexico, 2014, 93 min. Starring Karina Gidi, Hector Kotsifakis, and Mimi Vukovic-Kuric. LULU Directed by Luis Ortega, Argentina, 2014, 84 min. Starring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Ailín Salas, and Daniel Melingo. EN LA PALMA DE TU MANO (IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND) Directed by Roberto Gavaldón, Mexico, 1951, 90 min. Classic Film. Starring Arturo de Córdova, Leticia Palma, and Ramón Gay. LAS NIÑAS QUISPE (THE QUISPE GIRLS) Directed by Sebastián Sepúlveda, Chile, 2013, 80 min. Starring Francisca Gavilán, Digna Quispe, Catalina Saavedra, and Alfredo Castro. PHOTOS IN THE FIRE… BLOOD MAKES YOU RELATED LOYALTY MAKES YOU FAMILY Fotos en el Fuego…La Sangre te Relaciona La Lealtad te Hace Familia December 18, 2015 Preview written by Paso Nuevo Directed by Allina Collins Maldonado & Justin Bell Stage Manager: José Coca Cast: Ana Gómez, Chris Martínez, Diana González, José Coca, Juanita Green, Jason Gómez, Kevin Najera, Karlyn Mcallister, Marvin Ruiz Chávez, Miguel Escobar, Olaedo Ukeekwe, Ulyssia Govan, Enma Frías, Gabriela Parahona H Paso Nuevo Ensemble: Ana Gómez, Chris Martínez, Christian Sánchez, Diana González, Daniel García, Evelin Guevara, José Coca, Juanita Green, Jason Gómez, Kevin Najera, Karlyn Mcallister, Leslie Ayala, Marvin Ruiz Chávez, Miguel Escobar, Olaedo Ukeekwe, R’mani Fitchett, Taya Echeverría, Ulyssia Govan, Enma Frías, Gabriela Parahona Hernández, Jennifer López. Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director, Sound Board Operator & Lighting Design), Chris Wonder (Sound Designer), Jenny Cisneros (Light Board Operator); Tiffany Bird, Matthew Vaky (Teaching Artist). SEÑORITA Y MADAME: THE SECRET WAR OF ELIZABETH ARDEN & HELENA RUBINSTEIN La Secreta Guerra de Elizabeth Arden & Helena Rubinstein Feb 24-28, 2016 In Spanish with English surtitles By Gustavo Ott (Venezuela) English translation by Heather McKay Directed by Consuelo Trum Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Linda Bruce-Lewis Designers: Mary Keegan (Lighting Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Scenic Design), Robert Croghan (Costume Design); Caudia Aponte Stefanos Mavridis (Composition & Sound Design); Brian Gillick (Properties Design). Cast: Ana Verónica Muñoz (Helena Rubinstein), Luz Nicolás (Elizabeth Arden), Ceclia de Feo (Reporter), Lorena Sabogal, Manuex (Camera man), Thais Menéndez (Australian 1/Manka/Colette/Regina/Virginia) Carlos Catillo (Thompson/ Lawyer/ Titus/ Lewis, Leader/Goering/Revlon). Production Staff: Ártemis López (Production Manager), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director); Alida Yath, Laura Rodríguez (House Manager); Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Bran Gillick (Associate Scenic Designer), Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Nathaniel Collard, Eric McMorris, Thurston Reyes, Josh Taylor, Cody Whitfield (Electricians); Michael Salmi (Master Carpenter) April Kelli, Amber Naylor, Paul “Beetle” Ring (Carpenters); arisa “Za” Johns (Scenic Charge), Pallis Bane (Scenic Painter), Brendon Vierra (Projection Engineer), Lynda Bruce-Lewis (light Board Operator), April Kelli (Sound Board Programmer & Operator), Laura Etabbakh (Surtitles Operator); Lonnie Tague, Stan Weinstein (Photographers); Watermark (Graphic design), Christopher Shell (Playbill). THE WORLD IS A HANDKERCHIEF El Mundo es un Pañuelo March 7-19, 2016 Bilingual in Spanish and English By Jorge Díaz (Chile) Music by Vittorio Cintolesi Bilingual adaptation by Victoria Golden & Hugo Medrano Directed by Hugo Medrano Producer: Abel López Stage Manager: Tsaitami Duchicela Designers: Osbel Susmán-Peña (Set & Costume Desing), Mary Keegan (Lightning Desing), Alicia Tessari (Properties & Costume Coordinator), Pedro Alfaro (Sound Desing & Operator), Karen Morales (Coreography). Cast: Sharon Desiree (Titiloco, el payaso), José A. González Álvarez (Mr. Fan, Salesman), Alex Iraheta (Cicus owner, Mr. Smoke, Pepín). Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Techical Director), Alex een (Master Electrician), Tsaitami Duciela (Light Board Operator). CHRONICLE OF A DEATH FORETOLD Crónica de una Muerte Anunciada April 7 – May 8, 2016 In Spanish with English Surtitles By Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia) Adapted by Jorge Alí Triana Directed by José Zayaz Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Lynda Bruce-Lewis Designers: Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden (Scenic Design), Mary Keegan (Lighting Design), Alicia Tessari (Costumes and Properties), William D’Eugenio (Sound Design), Katie Bücher (Choreography), Jonathan Rubin (Fight Choreographer). Cast: Nicolás Carrá, Inés Domínguez, Carlos Castillo, Cecilia De Feo, Lorena Sabogal, Erick Sotomayor, Oscar Ceville, Roberto Colmenares, Karen Morales-Chacana, Manolo Santalla, José A. Alvárez González, Chema Pineda, Jessyka Rodríguez, Edwin R. Bernal. Production Staff: Lynda Bruce-Lewis (Stage Manager), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director); Michael Burke & Carl Smith, Chafica Kappaz and William Kappaz (Honorary Producers); Laura Rodriguez (House Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Nathaniel Colliard (Master Electrician); Trey Brazeal, Khaiya Darnell, Stefanie DeHart, Skye Korzie, Brittany Shemuga, April Sturdivant, Lily Whitman (Electricians); Michael Salmi (Master Carpenter); Khayiya Darnell, Klyph Stanford, April Sturdivant (Carpenters); Carolyn Hampton (Scenic Charge); Chandish Nesner, Sam Shelton Scenic Painters); Sandi Reinhards (Scenic Artisan), Lynda Bruce-Lewis (Light Board Operator), April Sturdivant (Sound Board Operator), Laura Etabbakh (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator); Rose Campiglia, Stan Weinstein (Photographers); Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Christopher Shell (Playbill).
  • 2016-2017 | Theater with a Different Accent
    MISS CUARENTA Miss Forty July 15-16, 2016 In Spanish only Written and performed by Paula Arcilla (Colombia) Book by: Paula Arcila Directed by: Leandro Fernandez Production Staff: Nelly Diaz Rodriguez (Stage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Light Board operator), Lena Salinas (Production Manager), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), April Sturdivant (Sound Operator), Laura Rodriguez (House Manager), Pipe Jaramillo (Photography), Reina Venturini (Graphic Design), Dubraska Vale Lazardy (Playbill), Luisa Millan (Director's Assistant), Tsaitami Duchicela (Stage Manager), Ryan O'mara (Light Design), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manger) , April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Board Operator), Dubraska Vale Lazardy (Playbill) CERVANTES EL ÚLTIMO QUIJOTE The Last Quixote September 8 - October 2, 2016 In Spanish with English Surtitles By Jordi Casanovas English Translation by Heather McKay Directed by José Luis Arellano* Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Nelly Díaz Rodriguez Designers: Silvia de Marta* (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Silvia de Marta (Costume Design), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Design), Álvaro Luna (Video Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design), Cast: Erick Sotomayor (Man in the Street 1, Antonio de Sosa, Jerónimo Velasquez, Juan Saenz) Soraya Padrao (Isabel, Ana de Villafranca, Woman), José Go in Street 3), Eric Robledo (Juan Gil, Gaspar de Torres Man in Street 2, Doctor), Samy Khalil* (Martín, Man in tavern), Óscar de la Fuente* (Cervanes), Luz Nicolás (Catalina, Magdalena, Woman in Tavern), y Eugenio Villota* (Lope de Vega, Juan Blanco de Paz). *The participation of these artists has been possible with support from the Internacionalización de la Cultura Española (PICE) of Acción Cultural Española (ACE). Production Staff: Lena Salins (Production Manager), David Peralto (Production -Spain), Mariano Vales (Composer), Olga Reguillon (Production Management -Spain), Pedro Sánchez (Assistant Video Designer), Brian Gillick (Assistant Set Designer), Alida Yath, Laura Rodríguez (House Managers), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Trey Brazeal, Alison Burris, Paul Callagahan, Nate Collard, Stefanie Dehart, James Neylon, Gordon Nimmo Smith, Josh Taylor (Electricians), Kiyem Ali, Marcos Armenteros, April Kelli Sturdivant, Leila Spolter, Thurston Reyes (Carpenters), Leila Spolter (Scenic Charge), Carolyn Hampton, Chandish Nester (Scenic Painters), Nelly Díaz-Rodríguez (Light Board Operator), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Board Programmer and Operator), Laura Etabbakh (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Stan Weinstein, Rose Campiglia (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) VOLCANOES: TALES OF EL SALVADOR GALita - World Premiere Commissioned by GALA Leyendas de El Salvador October 9-22, 2016 By Cornelia Cody (El Salvador/USA) Directed by Gustavo Ott Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Tsaitami Duchicela Designers: Brian Gillick (Scenic Design), Mary Keegan (Light Design), Willliam D’Eugenio (Sound Designer), Alicia Tessari (Costumes & Properties Design), Lazaro Batista ( Conga Drum) Cast: Delbis Cardona (Cadejo 2, Raúl, Brother 1, Traveler, Volcano Tecapa, Roberto Colmenares (Judge Just, Immigration Judge, Brother 2, Volcano Chaparrastique), Karen Morales (Grandmother, Soldier 2, Manager/Kizin, Tonio’s Wife), Chema Pineda Fernández (Cadejo 1, Scoundrel, Don Tonio), Melissa Strova Valencia (Child/Rosa, Soldier 1) Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), Marcos Armenteros, Devin Mahoney (Carpenters), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Operator), Alex Keen, James Neylor (Master Electricians), Stefanie DeHart, Chris Foote, Deion Ruhuic, Will Voorhees (Electricians). V ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL October 26 - 30, 2016 México – Argentina – El Salvador Curator: Carlos Gutierrez (Cinema Tropical) LA CALLE DE LOS PIANISTAS (PIANISTS STREET) Directed by Mariano Nante, Argentina, 2015, 85 min. Documentary. Featuring Martha Argerich, a 2016 Kennedy Center Honors recipient. In Spanish, English, and French with English subtitles. ALBORADA (DAWN) Directed by Paula Heredia, El Salvador, 2015, 54 min. Documentary. LA DELGADA LÍNEA AMARILA (THE THIN YELLOW LINE) Directed by Celso García, Mexico, 2015, 95 min. Starring Damián Alcazar CÓMO GANAR ENEMIGOS (HOW TO WIN ENEMIES) Directed by Gabriel Lichtmann, Argentina, 2015, 78 min. Starring Martin Slipak, Javier Drolas, Inés Palombo, Eugenia Capizzano, and Sagrado Sebakis. LA CALLE DE LA AMARGURA (BLEAK STREET) (Mexico) Directed by Arturo Ripstein, Mexico/Spain, 2015, 99 min. FLOR SILVESTRE (WILD FLOWER) (Mexico) Directed by Emilio Fernández, Mexico, 1943, 94 min. Classic Film. Starring Dolores del Río and Pedro Armendáriz. EL INCENDIO (THE FIRE) Directed by Juan Schnitman, Argentina, 2015, 95 min. Starring Juan Barberini and Pilar Gamboa. FUEGO FLAMENCO XII November 4-13, 2016 Twelfth International Flamenco Festival Lynne and Joseph Horning, Honorary Producers SALVADOR November 4-6, 2016 Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company Directed by Edwin Aparicio and Aleksey Kulikov Choreography by Edwin Aparicio, Gonzalo Grau, Anna Mendez Principal Dancers: Edwin Aparicio, Norberto Chamizo, Genevieve Guinn “Genoveva”, Sona Kharatian, Alex Milton, Jose Viñas. Company Dancers: Mariana Gatto-Duran, Catherina Irwin, Sarah McKenney, Dana Shoenberg, Kyoko Terada Musicians: Gonzalo Grau, Amparo Heredia, Francisco Orozco, Alejandro Pair Iriart, Juanito Pascual. LOS SILENCIOS DEL BAILE November 10-13, 2016 Choreographed and directed by Francisco Hidalgo Presented with Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas Dancers: Francisco Hidalgo, Rubén Puertas, Lucía de Miguel Guitar: José Almarcha Singer: Trini de laIsla and Roberto Lorente FLAMENCO EN FAMILIA November 5, 2016 With members of the Spanish Dance Society Production Staff: Alberto Segarra (Lighting and Projections Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design), Kathi Beste (Stage Manager), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Light Board Operator), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Engineer), Kiyem Ali, Marcos Armenteros, Devin Mahoney (Carpenters), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Elliot Shugoll, Xingyeng Peng, Cheryl Gnerlich, Delbis Cardona (Electricians), Veronica Weston Studios, Silvia Del Barrio (Photographers), Alisa Yath and Sarah Wilby (House Manager), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) ALIENS: OUR STORY OF THE HUMAN RACE Extranjeros: Nuestra Historia de la Raza Humana Friday January 13, 2017 Guest Artist Dancers: Tosca Green and Estanley Chavez Directed by Quique Aviles and Mathew Vaky Paso Nuevo Youth Ensemble: Mason Berry, Jordan Berry, Melissa Cadena, Jose Coca, Christian Diaz, Jason Flores, Jocelyn Gonzales, Fatima Gonzalez Cruz, Karina Gonzalez, Christy Lara, Tania Latina, Marselina Lopez, Fe Miranda, Te'Wan Moses, Darcy Rodriguez, Jacqueline Sibrian, Michael Ventura. Production Staff: Quique Aviles, Thomas Workman, Mathew Vaky (Directors), Jenny Cisneros (Light designer & Board Operator, Jenny Cisneros (Light Designer & Board Operators), Nate Taylor, Chris Sanchez (Sound Designers & Board Operators), Alicia Tessari (Costumes), Jose Coca, Marcelo Medrano (Stage Managers), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Stephanie Reyes (Graphics), Melissa Cadena (Photography), Dubraska Vale (Program), Production Volunteer (Dale Andrew Batoon) I TOO SPEAK OF THE ROSE Yo Tambien Hablo de la Rosa February 2- 6, 2017 In Spanish with English Surtitles By Emilio Carballido English translation by William T. Oliver Directed by Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Tasitami Duchicela Designers: Daniel Pinha (Scenic Design), Alberto Segarra (Light Design), Alicia Tessari (Costume Design), Neil McFadden (Sound Design), Jessica Cancino (Properties Design), Marta Calderon (Choreography) Cast: Edwin R. Bernal (Maximiliano Gonzalez), Marta Carton (Old Street Vendor, Teacher, Toña’s Mother), Oscar Ceville (Poor Man, Dancer 1, First Professor), Roberto Colmenares ((Newspaper Vendor, Male Scavenger 1, Friend), Sharon Desiree (Toña), Julieta Egurrola (Medium), Peter Pereya (Man, Male Student, Poor Boy, Dancer 2, Lecturer), Chema Pineda-Fernandez (Candy Vendor, Male Scavenger 2), Jessyka Rodriguez (Woman at Bus Stop, Poor Girl), Lorena Sabogal (Female Scavenger 1, Friend, Poor Woman, Polo’s Mother) Manolo Santalla (Don Pepe, Secon Professor), Steven Soto (Polo), Melissa Strova Valencia (Female Student, Female Scavenger 2, Toña’s Sister) Production Staff: Lena Salins (Production Manager), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Marta Calderon (Choreography), Alida Yath and Laura Rodriguez (House Managers), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Nathaniel Collard and Ian Clarr, Stefani DeHart, Cody Whitfield (Electricians), Devin Mahoney (Master Carpenter), Kiyem Ali, Ethan Carleton, Christan James (Carpenters), Sandi Reinhart (Scenic Charge), Chandish Nester (Scenic Painter), Tsaitami Duchicela (Light Board Operator), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Board Operator), Laura Ettabbakh (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Stan Weinstein (Photographer), Watermark Design ( Graphic Design), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) SÉNECA: THE LIBRARY MOUSE Ratón de Biblioteca March 11-25, 2017 By Jorge Díaz (Chile) Bilingual Adaptation by Cornelia Cody commissioned by GALA Directed by Cecilia Cackley Producer: Huo Medrano Stage Manager: Madison Lane Designers: Jonathan Dahm Robertson (Scenic Design), Mary Keegan (Light Design), Roc Lee (Sound Designer), Alicia Tessari (Costume and Properties Design), Kathy Gordon (Choreography) Cast: Lorena Berger (Bellaco, a cat), Pablo Guillen (Ramón, a street mouse), Karent Hinestroza (Rafael, a street mouse), Adrian Iglesias (Séneca, a Library mouse), Karen Morales (Raúl, a street mouse), Chema Pineda Fernandez (Benigno, a dog) Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), , Devin Mahoney (Master Carpenter), Erick Pearson (Carpenter), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Operator),Chandish Nester (Scenic Charge), Lisa Newberry (painter), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Matt Baldoni, Paul Callahan, Madison Lane, Ryan Logue, Elliot Shugoll, Joshua Taylor, Will Voorhees (Electricians) BABY BOOM EN EL PARADISO March 25 & 27, 2017 In Spanish only By Ana Istarú (Costa Rica) Directed by Roberto Salomón Cast: Regina Cañas Production Staff: René Figueroa (Photography), Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director and Light Operator), Lena Salins (Production Manager), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Operator), Dubraska Vale Lazardy (Playbill) IN THE HEIGHTS April 20- May 21, 2017 Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes Spanish version by Amaury Sanchez, adapted for GALA by Salgado Productions Direction and Choreography by Luis Salgado Music Direction by Walter “Bobby” McCoy Productor: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Amanda Landis Designers: Elizabeth J. McFadden (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Robert Croghan (Costume Design), Roc Lee (Sound Design), Tomy Koehler (Properties Design), Cast: Myriam Gadri (Graffiti Pete), Juan Luis Espinal (Usnavi), Feliz Marchany (Piragüa Guy), Michelle Rios (Abuela Claudia), Gabriella Perez (Carla), Scheherazade Quiroga (Daniela), Jose F. Capellan (Kevin), Shadia Fairuz (Camila), Rafael Beato (Sonny), Vaughn Ryan Midder (Benny), Veronica Alvarez (Vanessa), Laura lebron (Nina), Doreen Montalvo (Bolero Singer) Ensemble: Aaron Cobs, Hector Flores Jr, J. Jose Ozuna, Melinette Pallares, Amaya Perea, Nathalia Raigosa, Luis Ramon, Ma. Ximena Salgado. Musicians: Walter "Bobby" McCoy, Jake Null, Mila Weiss, Dana Gardner, Don Junker, Ben Young, Doug Elliott, Cindy Elliot, Alex Aucoin, Manny Arciniega, Deborah Jacbson, Lindsay William, Jaime Ibacacje, Dan RIggs Production Staff: Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director), Heather Hogan (Creative Consultant), Valeria Cossu (Associate Director), John Alix (Assistant Choreographer), Ryan O'Mara (Assistant Light Designer), Moyenda Kulemeka (Costume Assistant), Jackie Bautista (Assistant Stage Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Production Assistant/Wardrobe Manager), Jenny Hall (Master Electrician), Le Scenic Productions (Scenic Elements), Devin Mahoney (Master Carpenter), Robert Hamilton (Carpenter), Lisa Newberry (Scenic Charge), Cat Gill (Scenic Painter), Amanda Landis (Light Board Operator), April Kelli (Live Mix Engineer), Joey Kaitany (Deck Audio), Lorena Berger and Luis Maldonado (Follow Spot Operators), Heather McKay, Gustavo Ott (Surtitles), Laura Ettabbakh (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtiles Operator), Alida Yath and Laura Rodriguez (House Manager), Stan Weinstein and Rose Campigilia (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) WE ARE US May 17, 2017 In Collaboration with the Washington Theatre Lab School and the Dramatic Arts. Directed by Quique Aviles and Mathew Vaky Opening performance & Music By Chris Wonder Paso Nuevo Youth Ensemble: Kevin Amaya, Yennifer Amaya, Jordan Berry, Gabriel Canola, Marc Chacon, Jose Coca, Walter Cruz, Omar Ducoure, Jason Flores, Cici Frias, Fatima Gonzalez, Tania Latin, Vanessa Marselina Lopez, Keylin Martinez, Te'Wan Moses, Shane Outlaw, Darcy Rodriguez, Evelyn Rosales, Duvien Salmeron Production Staff: Quique Avilés, Matthew Vaky, Thomas Workman (Directors); José Coca (Stage Manager); Cici Frías (Assistant Stage Manager); Chris Wonder (Sound Designer); Alicia Tessari (Costumes); April Kelli (Sound Board Operator); Jenny Cisneros (Light Board Operator); Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director); Stephanie Reyes (Graphics and Photography); Dubraska Vale (Program) SILENCED WITHIN ME Callado Conmigo June 2 & 3, 2017 In Spanish with simultaneous interpretation in English Created and Directed by Elia Arce Production Manager: Loris Bradley Original sounds and music: Maria Isolina In alliance with Mary’s Center Cast: Yenni Maldonado, Zeferina Avila, Luisa Millan, Ena Hernandez, Maria Montano Production Staff: Luisa Millán (Direction Assistant); Tsaitami Duchicela (Regende de Escena); Ryan O. Mara (Lighting Designer); Reuben Rosenthal (Technical Director); Lena Salins (Production Manager); April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Operator); Dubraska Vale Lazardy (Program)
  • 2017-2018 | Lenguaje sin fronteras
    PASO NUEVO: TELL ‘EM WHAT’S REALLY WRONG August 4th, 2017 Directed by Marta McKeown Ensemble: Kevin Amaya-Martínez, Nyah Anderson, E’Lexuis Blackwell, Davy Butler, Melissa Cadena, Gabriel Canola, Marco Chacón, Genesis Christie, José Coca, Asia DeCosta, Omar Doucoure, Jason Flores, Eternal Fonville, Jason Gómez, Fátima González, Katherine Hernández, Leydi Hernández, Tania Latín, Vanessa Marcelina López, Tijuan Martin, KC McAllister, Dionne Meyers, Darcy Rodríguez. Production Staff: Mará McKeown (Director); Quique Aviles (Paso Nuevo Director); Madeleine Caruso (Education Intern); Jose Coca (Stage Manager); Devin Mahoney (Technical Director); Christian Sánchez (Sound Designer); Jenny Cisneros (Lighting Design); Melissa Cadena (Photography); Fidel Medrano (Photography and Graphics); Dubraska Vale (Program) Teaching Artists: Mauricio Pita & Matthew Vaky (Acting); Karen Morales (Movement); Ivan Navas and Ty Russell (Percussion); Christian Sáncehz (Technical Theatre); Devin Mahoney (Properties Construction) DON JUAN TENORIO September 7 – October 1, 2017 In Spanish with English Supertitles By Lope de Vega World Premier Commissioned adaptation by Nando López English Translation and direction by Jose Carrasquillo Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Nelly Díaz Rodriguez Designers: Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Jeffery-Jay Peavy (Costume and Mask Design), David Crandall (Sound Design), Giorgos Tsappas (Scenic Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties). Cast: Iker Lastra (Don Juan), Carlos Castillo (Ciutti, Don Diego, Escultor), Manolo Santalla (Don Gonzalo), Peter Pereyra (Don Luis), Paz Lopez (Doña Ana), Luz Nicolas (Brígida), Inés Dominguez Del Corral (Doña Inés). Production Staff: Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), Jonathan Ezra Rubin (Fight Choreography), Rosa Aurora (Dramaturg), Kevin Place (Assistant Director), Alida Yath, Jessica Lubell (House Managers), Jenny Cisneros (Backstage Manager, Wardrobe and Make up), Maria Beltran (Vocal Coach for Iker Lastra), Moyenda Kulemeka (Costume Assistant), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Mira Anniballi, Stefanie DeHart, Amanda Demczuk, Janae Palmer, Paul Pesnell, Zach Sager, Emma Street, Josh Taylor, Matthew Wharton. Ben Werfel (Electricians), Ben Werfel (Master Carpenter and Assistant Technical Director), Kiyem Ali, Delbis Cardona, Chris Foote, Matty Griffiths, Amber Kilpatrick, Alexander Monsell (Scenic Charge), Kyla Duff, lisa Newberry, Chandish Nester, Kelly Rowan (Scenic Painters), Nelly Diaz Rodriguez (Light Board Operator), April Kelli Sturdivant (Live Mix Engineer), Laura Ettabbakh (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Stan Weinstein and Rose Campiglia (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) BLANCAFLOR THE GIRL WIZARD GALita La Niña Maga October 2017 Bilingüe By Cecilia Cackley (USA) Directed by Gustavo Ott Producer: Abel López Stage Manager: Tsaitami Duchicela Cast: Delbis Cardona (Shepher, Ensemble), Adrian Iglesias (Prince), Hilary Kacser (Queen), Karen Morales (Sheep, Ensemble), Karen Romero (Blancaflor), Melissa Strova Valencia (Understudy) Designers: Jonathan Dahm Robertson (Scenic Design), Alex Keen (Light Design), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Designer), Alicia Tessari (Costume and properties Design). Production Staff: Gustavo Ott (Director), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), Abel López (Producer), Devin Mahoney (Master Carpenter), Delbis Cardona (Carpenter), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Operator), Lisa Newberry (Scenic Charge), Chandish Nester (Painter), Patrick Gillespie (Master Electrician), Mira Anniballi, Will Voorhies, Adam Cook, Nate Collard (Electricians) FUEGO FLAMENCO XIII Thirteenth International Flamenco Festival Lynee and Joseph Horning, Honorary Producers FLAMECO EXTRANJERO November 2-5, 2017 Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company Directed by Edwin Aparicio and Alexksey Kulikov Stage Manager: Kathi Beste Designers: Christoper Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design) Dancers: Adwin Aparicio, Fanny Ara, Norberto Chamizo, Mariana Gatto-Duran, Alexa Miton, Kyoko Terada, Carola Zertuche Musicians: Gonzalo Grau, Amparo Heredia, Gerardo Morales, Richardo “Ricardo Marlow”, Isabel Soto Arjona BINOMIO November 9-12, 2017 Francisco Hidalgo & Company Choreographed and Directed by Francisco Hidalgo Presented with Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas Designers: Christoper Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Brendon Vierra (Sound Design). Dancers: Francisco Hidalgo and Anabel Moreno Musicians: Jose Almarcha and El Wafir S. Gibril Singers: Trini de la Isla and Ana Polanco FLAMENCO EN FAMILIA November 11, 2017 Free interactive program for the entire family Festival’s Production Staff: Jenny Cisneros (Stage Manager), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Light Board Operator), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Engineer), Delbis Cardona, Evan Cook (Carpenter), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Mira Anabelli, Sam Brewer, Nathaniel Collard, Curtis Halflett, Emma Street (Electricians), Steve Johnson, Ana Palma, Stan Weinstein, Rose Campiglia (Photographers), Alida Yath, Jessica Lubell (House Managers), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) VI ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL November 29 through December 3, 2017 México – Chile – Dominican Republic Curator: Carlos Guyoerrez (Cinema Tropical, NY) REFUGIO/REFUGE Directed by Eloi Chavez and Mayra Caal Gaspar, 2015, 27 minutes, Documentary. THE SALINAS PROJECT D.C. Directed by Carolyn Brown, 2017, 47 minutes, Documentary. EL SITIO DE LOS SITIOS/SITE OF SITES Directed by Natalia Cabral and Oriol Estrada, 2016, 61 minutes, Documentary/Comedy. LA VIDA INMORAL DE LA PAREJA IDEAL/TALES OF AN IMMORAL COUPLE Directed by Manolo Caro, México, 2016, 91 minutes, Rated R, Comedy. Starring Sebastián Aguirre, Ximena Romo, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Cecilia Suárez. JEFFREY Directed by Yanillys Pérez, Dominican Republic/France, 2016, 78 minutes, Documentary. VIDA DE FAMILIA/FAMILY LIFE Directed by Alicia Scherson and Cristián Jiménez, Chile, 2017, 80 minutes, Comedy. Homage to Pedro Infante on the Centennial of his Birth: DOS TIPOS DE CUIDADO/TWO MISCHIEVOUS GUYS Directed by Ismael Rodríguez, México, 1953, Black & White, 123 minutes, Classic Film. JESÚS Directed by Fernando Guzzoni, Chile/France/Germany /Greece/Colombia, 2016, 85 minutes, Drama. Starring Nicolás Durán and Alejandro Goic. A SELFIE AFFAIR La Foto February 1 -25, 2018 In Spanish with English Supertitles World Premiere By Gustavo Ott (Venezuela) English Translation by Heather McKay Directed by Abel Lopez Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Nelly Díaz Rodriguez Designers: Jessica Cancino (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting and Projections Design), Moyenda Kulemeka (Costume Design), David Crandall (Sound Design), Toney Koehler (Properties) Cast: Luz Nicolás (Laura), Samantha Rios (Kelly), Karen Morales (Ale), Carlos Castillo (Denis), Jose Gonzalez (Fran), Maria Peyramaure (Thais). Production Staff: Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), Alida Yath, Jessica Lubell (House Managers), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Delbis Cardona (Run Crew), Alex Keen, Mira Anniballi, Paul Callahan, Ian Claar, Nate Collard, Cody Peterbrink, Kristen Roth, (Electricians), Ben Wrfel (Master Carpenter and Assistant Technical Director), Delbis Cardona, Josh Werfel (Carpenters), Lisa Newberry (Scenic Charge), David Crandall (Projections Programmer), Nelly Diaz Rodriguez (Light Board Operator), Artemis Lopez (Sound Board Operator), Heather McKay (Surtitle Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Rose Campiglia (Photographer), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) VOLCANO: TALES FROM EL SALVADOR Leyendas de El Salvador March 3 - 17, 2018 Written and Directed by Cornelia Cody Commissioned by GALA Productor: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Artemis López Cast: Delbis Cardona (Cadejo 1, Raúl, Izote 3, Just Judge, Brother 2) , Christian Linares (Cadejo 3, Izote 2, Traveler, Don Tonio, Chaparrastique), Thais Menendez (Cadejo 2, Izote 1, Immigration Judge, Ladrón, Gerente/Kizin, Hermano 2, Tecapa), Karen Morales (Abuela, Cadejo 4, Esposa 1, Esposa 2, Soldado 2, Luna), Karen Romero (Rosa, Soldado 1), Designers: Brian Gillick (Scenic Design), Mary Keegan (Light Design), William D’Eugenio (Sound Designer), Alicia Tessari (Costume & Properties Design) Production Staff: Karen Morales (Choreography), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), Hugo Medrano (Producer), Devin Mahoney, Delbis Cardona (Carpenters), William D'Eugenio (Projections Programmer), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Operator), Lisa Newberry (Scenic Charge) Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Mira Anniballi, Curtis Halflett, Kristin Roth, Emma Street (Electricians) IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES En El Tiempo de las Mariposas April 12 – May 13, 2018 In Spanish with English supertitles A play by Caridad Svich Based on the novel by Julia Alvarez Spanish Translation by Caridad Svich Directed by José Zayas Stage Manager: Nelly Díaz Rodriguez Designers: Mariana Fernandez (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Moyenda Kulemeka (Costume Design), David CRandall (Sound Design), Alex Basco Koch (Projections Design), Tony Koehler (Properties Design) Cast: Delbis Cardona (DJ, Leo, Trujillo, Rufino), Alina Robert (Minerva), Catherine Nunez (Dedé [Young]), Lorena Sabogal (Patria), Inés Dominguez del Corral (Mate), Broselianda Hernández (Dedé (older), Karen Romero (North American woman) Production Staff: Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), Stivo Arnoczy (Associate Projections Designer), Jessica Lubell, Alida Yath (House Managers), Jenny Cisneros (Wardrobe/Backstage Manager), Eric Davis (Costume Assistant), Ben Werfel (Assistant Technical Director)Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Mira Annibelli, Nate Collard, Madison Lane, Kristen Roth (Electricians), Delbis Cardona (Carpenter), Kelley Rowan (Scenic Charge), Megan Hart, Amber Kilpatrick, Bridget Nillingham (Scenic painters), Nelly Díaz Rodríguez (Light Board Operator), Artemis López (Sound board Operator), Nate Collard (Projections Programmer), Laura Smith (Surtitle Programmer), esther Gentile (Surtitle Operator), Rose Campiglia, Stan Weinstein (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) DANCING IN MY COCKROACH KILLERS June 7 - July 1, 2018 In Spanish with English supertitles Texts and Visuals by Magdalena Gomez Music by Desmar Guevara Adapted for the stage and Directed by Rosalba Rolón Co-Producers: Rosalba Colón and Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Artemis López and Alejandra Ramos Riera (NY) Designers: Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Harry Nadal (Costume Design), Magdalena Gómez (Projections) Cast: Yaremis Félix (Libertad, Lolita), Caridad De La Luz "La Bruja" (Magdalena, Luisa), Krystal Pou (Lydia, Mariana), Jesús E. Martinez (Virgilio, Nieto 1), Omar Pérez (Christian, Nieto 2), Christin Eve Cato (Soledad, La Fulana) Musicians: Desmar Guevara, Nicky Laboy, Alvaro Benavides Production Staff: Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Lena Salins (Production Manager), Rosalba Rolón (Director), Desmar Guevara (Musical Director), Paulette Beauchamp (Choreographer), Alvan Colón Lespier (Production Supervisor, NY), Alida Yath, Eva Openko (House Managers), Delbis Cardona (Technical Assistant), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Mira Annabeilli, Ian Claar, Katherine Darnell, Norah Matthews, Kristen Roth, Sam Terbush (Electricians), Artemis Lopez (Light Board Operator), Eric Johns (Sound Engineer), Nate Collard (Projections Programmer/Asst. Lighting Designer), Delbis Cardona (Surtitles Operator), Rose Campiglia, Stan Weinstein (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill)
  • 2018-2019 | Heart…Dreams…Family
    BLOOD WEDDING August 3, 2018 By Federico García Lorca Bilingual adaptation by Cornelia Cody Directed by Mauricio Pita Performed by Paso Nuevo and SYEP Youth Stage Manager: Leidy Hernández Cast: Jason Gómez (Bridegroom), Laila Hart (Mother), Ashley Ramirez (Neighbor), Jaelyn Hill (Mother in law), Tarise “Sara” Dickens (Wife), José Coca (Leonardo), Christell Miranda (Servant), Claudia Canjura (Father), Marcelina López-Fuentes (Bride), Malik Robertson (Woodcutter/Boy), Malissa Cadena (Woodcutter), Jennifer López (Moon), Fabiola Jean (Death). Production Staff: Guadalupe Campos (Asst. Director-Acting), Debin Mahoney (Technical Director), Delbis Cardona (Choreography, Movement & Satge Fighting), Inés Domínguez del Corral (Theatre Consultant-Acting), Christofer Morales, Vidal González, Melissa Cadena (Sound Design and Operations), Jenny Cisneros, Irina Benson (Lighting Design and Operations), Jordan Berry, Nayeli Zapata, Yocasterin Zapata (Costumes & Props), Karlyn “KC” McAllister (Graphic Design and Video Production), Dubraska Vale (Program), Sade Oseni (Intern) LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE Como Agua Para Chocolate September 6 - October 7, 2018 In Spanish with English supertitles By Laura Esquivel Adapted for the stage by Garbi Losada (Ados Teatroa – Spain) Directed by Olga Sánchez Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Catherine Nunez Designers: Mariana Fernandez (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Moyenda Kulemeka (Costume Design), David Crandall (Music and Sound Design), Niomi Collard (Projections Design), Tony Koehler (Properties Design) Cast: Karen Romero (Voice of Narrator), Luz Nicolás (Mamá Elena), Teresa Yenque* (Nacha), Karen Morales (Chencha), Guadalupe Campos (Rosaura), Yaremis Féliz (Gertrudis), Inés Domínguez del Corral Tita), Peter Pereyra (Pedro), Carlos Castillo (Don Pascual), Delbis Cardona (Dr John Brown). *Through the courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association Production Staff: Jonathan Ezra Rubin (Fight and intimacy director), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Jen Folk (Associate Lighting Designer), Eva Openko, Alida Yath, Laura Rodriguez (House Managers), José Coca (Backstage Crew), Magdalena Mosquera (Wardrobe), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Ian Claar, Elizabeth Roth, Cassandra Saulski, Sam Terbush, Will Voorhies (Electricians), Delbis Cardona (Carpenter), Patti Kalil, Jessica Cancino (Scenic Painters), Catherine Nunez (Light Board Operator), Eric Johns (Sound board and projections operator), Rose Campiglia (Photographer), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Giguerero Gerig (Playbill). BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY AN AMAZON ADVENTURE Entre La Tierra y El Cielo: Una Aventura del Amazonas October 13-27, 2018 By Cecilia Cackley Translation by Maribel Bustamante Directed by Elena Velasco Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Catherine Nunez Designers: Mariana Fernandez (Scenic Design), Alberto Segarra (Light Design), Koki Lorthipanidze (Sound Designer), Alicia Tessari (Costume &Properties Design) Cast: Delbis Cardona (Neptalí/Party Goer/Passenger 1), Camilo Linares (Tomás/José/Party Goer 3/Captain), Karen Morales (Ynés), Adriana Oliver García (Dolores), Karen Romero (Alice/Mamá/Party Goer 1/Passenger 2) Production Staff: Devin Mahoney (Techincial Director), Devin Mahoney (Master Carpenter), Tsaitami Duchicela (Sound Operator), Catherine Nunez (Lighting Operator), Kelly Rowan, Patti Kalil (Scenic Painters), Alex Keen (Mastern Electrician), Cassandra Saulski, Kristen Roth (Electricians), Stan Weinstein (Photographer), Dubraska Vale (Design & Playbill). FUEGO FLAMENCO XIV Fourteenth International Flamenco Festival Lynne and Joseph Horing, Honorary Producers REDITUM November 8-11, 2018 Dancing Flamenco Jose Barrios and Company Choreographed and Directed by Jose Barrios Musical Direction by Isaac Munoz Presented with Fundacion Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas LA SOBREMESA After Dinner Chat November 16-18, 2018 Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company with Edwin Aparicio Presented in Collaboration with Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company Cast: Omayra Amaya, Edwin Aparicio, Norberto Chamizo, Elizabet Torras Aguilera, Jose Cortes, Francisco Orozco 'Yiyi", Roberto Castellon FLAMENCO EN FAMILIA November 17, 2018 With Sara Jerez and Ricardo Marlow Festival’s Production Staff: Christopher Annas Lee (Light Design), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Design), Niomi Collard (Associate Lighting Designer), Devin Mahoney (Technical director), Tsaitami Duchicela (Stage Manager), Kathi Beste (Backstage Manager), Tony Koehler (Production Coordinator), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Engineer), Delbis Cardona (Carpenter), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Paul Callaghan, Stefani Dehart, Davie Riches, Violet lane Ruckman, Moira Todd (Electricians), Stan Weinstein, Rose Campiglia (Photographers), Alida Yath, Catherine Nunez (House Managers), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL Films from Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia November 28-December 2, 2018 NOBODY’S WATCHING (Nadie nos mira) – Dir. Julia Solomonoff, Argentina/Colombia/Brazil/USA, 2017, 102 min. - Drama SO LONG ENTHUSIASM (Adios entusiasmo) – Dir. Vladimir Durán, Colombia/Argentina, 2017, 79m. - Comedy I LIKE IT, BUT IT SCARES ME (Me gusta, pero me asusta) – Dir. Beto Gómez, Mexico, 2017, 100 min. EVERYTHING ELSE (Todo lo demás) – Dir. Natalia Almada, Mexico, 2016, 72 min. - Drama ALANIS – Dir. by Anahí Berneri, Argentina, 2017, 82 min. - Drama DAWN (Amanecer) – Dir. by Carmen Torres, Colombia/Spain, 2018, 78 min., Documentary THE PEARL (La Perla) Dir. by Emilio Fernández, Mexico, 1947, 85 min., Classic drama. THE OLD MAN, THE YOUTH, AND THE SEA El Viejo, El Joven, y El Mar February 7- March 3, 2019 In Spanish with English Supertitles By Irma Correa English Translation by Heather McKay Directed by José Luis Arellano García Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Catherine Nunez Designers: Silvia de Marta (Scenic & Costume Design), Jesus Díaz (Lighting & Sound Design), Elvira Zorita (Video Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design), Watermark Design (Graphic Design) Cast: Víctor De La Fuente (Cisco), Horacio Peña (Miguel de Unamuno), Delbis Cardona (Dumay/General), Luz Nicolás (Concha/Delfina). Production Staff: Alida Yath (House Manager), Nicole McClellan Smith (Costume Assistant), Catherine Nunez (Light Board Operator), Iñaki Salvador (Composer), Tony Koehler (Production Coordinator), David Peralto (Production Associate – Spain), Hugo Medrano (Producer), David Mahoney, Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Susanna Cai, Ian Claar, Amanda Gamage, Venus Gulbranson, Christion Jones, Elizabeth Roth, Moira Todd (Electricians), Ben Werfel (Master Carpenter), Delbis Cardona, Matty Griffiths, Aidan Welch (Carpenters), Lisa Newberry (Scenic Charge), Heather McKay (Surtitle Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Stan Weinstein, Rose Campiglia (Photographers), Daphne Figuereo Gerig (Playbill) PICASSO March 9-23, 2019 Written and Directed by Cornelia Cody Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Rachel Sheffer Designers: Johnathan Dahm Robertson (Scenic Design), Alberto Segarra (Light Design), Devin Mahoney (Sound Design), Jeannette Christensen (Costume Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design), Kelly Colburn (Projections), The Cast: Camilio Linares, Teresa Quigley Danskey, Adrian Jesus Iglesias, Karen Morales Chacana, Karen Romero Designers: Johnathan Dahm Robertson (Scenic Design), Alberto Segarra (Light Design), Devin Mahoney (Sound Design), Jeannette Christensen (Costume Design), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design). Production Staff: Tony Koheler (Production Coordinator), Davin Mahoney (Technical Director), Delbis Cardona (Sound Operator), Rachael Sheffer (Lighting Operator), Lisa Newberry (Scenic Charge), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Ian Claar, Norah Matthews, Elliot Peterson, Dave Riches, Will Voorhies, Cody Whitfield (Electricians), Stan Weinstein (Photographer), Dubraska Vale (Design and Playbill). FAME: THE MUSICAL May 9th – June 9th, 2019 Conceived and developed by David De Silva Book by José Fernández Music by Steve Margoshes Lyrics by Jaques Levy Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler and Steve Margoshes Title Song “Fame” Written by Dean Pritchard and Michael Gore Direction and Choreography by Luis Salgado Music Direction by Walter “Bobby” McCoy Adaptation by Salgado Productions Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Brendon T Jones Designers: Clifton Chadick (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Robert Croghan (Costume Design), Roc Lee (Sound Design), Matt Carlin (Properties Design), Patrick J. Ward (Projections Design) Cast: Carlos Salazar, Tanya De León, Rafael Beato, Romainson Romain, Paula Calvo, Amaya Perea, Alana Thomas, Juan Luis Espinal, Paloma de Vega, Jon Yepez, Susan Oliveras, Theresa Quigley Danskey, Imanol Fuentes, Brendon Schaefer, Julia Klavans, Kramer Kwalick, Bryan Ernesto Menjivar, Proanjaal Pizarro, Susan Ramírez, Rodolfo Santamarina, Megumi Shimoda, Patrick Ward Guest Student Artists: Melody Flores, Duke Ellington School of the Arts (Violin), Kendell Haywood, George Mason University (Drums), Andew Vélez, George Mason University (Trumpet). The Band: Walter “Bobby” McCoy, Jake Null, Mila Weiss, Brad Clements, Doug Elliot, Jaime Ibacache, Cyndy Elliot, Kendell Haywood, Manny Arciniega. Dance Captains: Julia Klavans and Rodolfo Santamarina Understudies: Tanya De Leon, Imanol Fuente Garcia, Julia Klavans, Kramer Kwalick, Bryan Ernesto Menjivar, Amaya Perea, Pranjaal Pizarro, Susan Ramíres, Rodolfo Santamarina, Jon Yepez Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production Coordinator), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Valeria Cossu (Associate Director/Choreographer), Heather Hogan (Creative Consultant), Bryan Ernesto Menjivar (Assistant Choreographer), Zachary Heffner (Associate lighting Designer), Nicole McClellan Smith (Costume Assistant), Rachael Sheffer (Assistant Stage Manger), Delvis Cardona (Run Crew), Pablo Guillén (Wardrobe), Steve Cosby-Renegade Productions (Associate Techinical Director), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Susanna Cai, Ian Claar, Ellen Houseknecht, Christion Jones, Elliot Peterson, Rachael Sheffer, Delbis Cardona, Camilo Linares, Aiden Welch (Electricians), Lisa Newberry (Scenic Charge), Srah Pilkinton (Scenic Painter), Hailey Laroe (Projections Programmer), Brennan T. Jones (Light Board Operator), Kevin Alexander, Brandon Cook (Sound Board Operators), April Kelli (Audio Technician), José Coca, Tsaitami Duchicela (Spotlight Operators), Salgado Porductions (Surtitles), Pablo Guillen (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Fernanda Mier, Alida Yath (House Managers), Antonio Hernandez, Rose Campiglia, Stan Weinstein (Photographers), Antonio Hernandez – Catch Lightning LLC (Videographer), Real Time Music Solutions (Keyboard Programmer), Victor Rodriguez (Key Art Design), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill).
  • 2019-2020 | Great Writers…Great Stories
    OPEN STAGE ‘19 A weekend of DC Latinx Artists July 12-13, 2019 TEATRO DE LA LUNA Nuestra Señora de las Nubes July 12, 2019 In Spanish with English Surtitles By Aristides Vargas Directed by Micky Thomas Cast: Marcela Ferlito and Micky Thomas GALA Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production Manager); Jenny Cisneros (Production Coordinator); Devin Mahoney (Technical Director); Dubraska Vale (Program) Teatro de la Luna Production Staff: Micky Thomas, Marcela Ferlito (Musical Selection); Teatro de la Luna (Costumes, Props); Edwin Bernal (Light Operator); Pablo Guillén (Sound Operator); Rodin Ruíz (Surtitles Operator); Deyanira Feliz, Justa Gutiérrez (Photography); Mario Marcel, Nucky Walder (Production); Silvana Fierro (Production assistant, house manager); Edwin Roa (Stage Manager); Santa López, Norma Parraguez (Assistants) TEATRO LA BOLSA Dream of Azul, Remember Me July 13, 2019 Bilingual, with surtitles in English and Spanish Written and directed by Karen Morales-Chacana Based on “Ojos de perro azul”, by Gabriel García Márquez Cast: Magdalena Saavedra, Sylvia Zui, Cristina Sanchez, Daniela Hernandez- Fujigaki, and Ms. Morales-Chacana. GALA Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production Manager); Jenny Cisneros (Production Coordinator); Devin Mahoney (Technical Director); Dubraska Vale (Program) Teatro la Bolsa Production Staff: Melissa Strova-Valencia (Lighting & Sound Design); Diseño de Luces y Sonido (Karen Morales-Chacana); Daniela Hernández-Fujigaki (Stage Manager); Carolina Restrepo (Sound and Surtitles Operator); Marcelo Cat (Photography); Aurora Paiva (House Manager); Santa López (Usher); Santiago Saavedra (Security) PASO NUEVO: ROMEO AND JULIET August 1, 2019 By William Shakespeare (England c. XVII) Translated to the Spanish by Pablo Neruda (Chile) Adapted for Paso Nuevo by Guadalupe Campos Directors: Guadalupe Campos, Catherine Nunez, Delbis Cardona y Camilo Linares Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production Coordinator), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Catherine Nunez (Stage Manager), Layla Brent, Jamari Samuel (Stage Manager Assistants), Claire Allegra Taylor (Fight Coordinator), José Coca (Fight Captain), Ayonné Thomas (Sound Design, Sound & Projections Operator), Serenity Williams (Lighting Design & Operator), Kennedy Hinnant (Properties Design), Irvin Méndez Santana (Set & Projections Design), Ayonné Thomas, Kennedy Hinnant (Transition Design), Irina Benson, Mónica Cisneros, Joselin Gómez (Costume Design, Crew), Antonio Hernández, Catch Lightning LLC (Graphic Design), Joselin Gómez, Mónica Cisneros, Irvin Méndez Santana, Irina Benson, Devin Mahoney ) Set Construction), Dubraska Vale (Program) LIFE IS A DREAM La Vida Es Un Sueño September 12- October 13, 2019 In Spanish with English supertitles By Calderón de la Barca (Spain c. XVII) World Premier Adaptation by Nando López (Commissioned by GALA) Directed by Hugo Medrano Productor: Abel López Stage Manager: Eric Swarts Designers: Milagros Ponce de León (Scenic Design), Jesús Díaz Cortés (Lighting Design), Moyenda Kulemeka and Eric J. Davis (Costumes Designers), Alicia Tessari (Properties Design), Nitsan Scharf (Projections), Casey Kaleba (Fight Director) Cast: Soraya Padrao (Rosaura), Delbis Cardona (Clarín), Daniel Alonso de Santos (Segismundo), Mel Rocher (Clotaldo), Leo Delgado (Guard, soldier, guerilla), Camilo Linares (Guard, soldier, guerilla leader), Peter Pereyra (Astolfo), Catherine Nunez (Estrella), Timothy Andrés Pabon (Basilio). Production Staff: Tony Koeehler (Production Manager), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), María Fernanda Mier, Alida Yath (House Managers), Flannery Bendel-Simso (Wardrobe & Asst Stage Manger), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Ian Claar, Ben Harvey, Will Lusk, Norah Matthews, Rachel Sheffer (Electricians), Dawn Alexander, Steve Cosby, Delbis Cardona, Brendon Cook, Matty Griffiths, Tyler Metteer, Romainson Romain (Carpenters), Eric Swartz (Light Board Operator), Brendon Cook (Sound Board Operator), Heather McKay (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Rose Campiglia, Satn Weinstein (Photographers), Typografik.com, Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill). BELIEVE IT OR NOT GALita: Que Las Hay…Las Hay October 19 - November 2, 2019 Bilingüe By María Inés Falconi (Argentina) Bilingual Adaptation and Direction by Eric Swartz Productor: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Tsaitami Dulchisela Designers: Patti Kalil (Scenic Design), Hailey LaRoe (Lights), Mike Winch (Sound), Janette Christensen (Costumes), Amy Kellet (Properties & Puppets design), Gena Beth Davidson (Properties & Puppets). Cast: Catherine Nunez (Fairy), Karen Romero (Sorceress, Brujita), Delbis Cardona (Jaun Juan), Scott Whalen (Ghost). Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production Manger), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), José Coca (Sound Operator), Patricia Kalil (Scenic Charge), Osman Aden, Paulina Campbell (Painters), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Noemi Collard, Will Lusk, Rueben Rosenthal (Electricians), Osman Aden, Steve Cosby (Carpenters), Stan Weinstein (Photographer), Dubraska Vale (Design & Playbill) FUEGO FLAMENCO XV Fifthteen International Flamenco Festival Lynne and Joseph Horing, Honorary Producers ENTRESUEÑO November 7-10, 2019 Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company Co-Directed by Edwin Aparicio and Aleksey Kulikov Musical Direction by Richard “Ricardo” Marlow Dancers: Edwin Aparicio, Jeanne D’Arc Casas, Norberto Chamizo, Alexa Miton Musicians: José Cortés, Richard “Ricardo” Marlow, José Moreno, “Yiyi” RAÍZ DE 4 November 14-17, 2019 Rafael Peral and Marisa Adame Music Direction by José Almarcha Presented with Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas Cast: Rafael Peral, Marisa Adame, José Almarcha, Epi Pacheco, Trini De La Isla, José Del Calli FLAMENCO EN FAMILIA November 9, 2019 With Sara Jerez and Ricardo Marlow Festival Production Staff: Christopher Annas-Lee (Light Design), April Kelli Sturdivant, David Crandall (Sound Deisgner), Jennifer Fork (Associate Lighting Designer), Jenny Cisneros (Stage Manger), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Tony Koehler (Production Manager), Jenny Cisneros (Light Board Operator), April Kelli Sturdivant (Sound Engineer), Osman Aden (carpenter), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Moira Todd, Ellen Houschenect, Stephen Indistrano (Electricians), Rose Campiglia, Silva Del Barrio, Stan Weinstein (Photographers), María Fernanda Mier, Melissa Cadena (House Managers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) ANNUAL LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL Films from Mexico, Bolivia and Brazil November 20-24, 2019 All films in Spanish or Portuguese with English subtitles Curated by Carlos Gutierrez Supported in part by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico, Mexican Cultural Institute, and Cinema Tropical of New York. THE RIVER (El río) – Dir. Juan Pablo Ritcher, Bolivia/Ecuador, 2018, 92 m. - Drama SÓCRATES – Dir. Alexandre Moratto, Brazil/USA, 2018, 71 m. In Portugese – Drama CINDERELO – Dir. Beto Gómez, México/Dominican Republic, 2019, 91 m. – Comedy STILL BURN (Algo quema) – Dir.Mauricio Alfredo Ubando, Bolivia, 2018, 77m. – Documentary TWO IRENES (As duas Irenes) – Dir. Fabio Meira, Brazil, 2017, 89 m. - Drama TENDER PAMPKINS (Calabacitas tiernas) – Dir. Gilberto Martinez Solares, México, 1949, 101 m. – Comedy WIND TRACES (Restos de viento) – Dir. Jimena Montemayor Loyo, México, 2018, 93 m. – Drama WE HAVE IRÉ Tenemos Iré December 6 & 7, 2019 In English and Spanish with surtitles only in English Created and Written by Paul S. Flores Dramaturg and Director: Rosalba Rolón Compositions by Yosvany Terry Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Layma López Designers: Tanya Orellana (Set Designer), Maximiliano Urruzmendi (Lighting Designer), Leydisvel Freire (Sound Designer), Amdia Dijali (Costume Designer), Ramón Ramos Alayo (Choreographer), Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi (Videographer. Cast: Denmis Bain Savigne, Christin Eve Cato, Paul S. Flores, DJ Leydisel Freire, Ramón Ramos Alayo. Musicians: Delorean Fullington (bass). Quincy Phillips (drums), Javi Santiago (piano), Yosvany Terri (saxophone). Dancers: Emanuel Colombo, Jualiana Cressman, Delvin Savigne Friñón Production Staff: Haldun Morgan (Tour Production Manager/tech Director), Tony Koehler (Production Manager), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Brendon Cook (Assistant Technical Director), Delbis Carbona (Carpenter), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Naomi Collard, Ellen Houseknecht, Stephen Indrisano, Norah Matthews, Micah Tate King, Moira Todd (Electricans), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Program). We Have Iré is a Co-Commission of the National Performance Network (NPN) Creation & Development Fund with GALA Hispanic Theatre, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Pregones Theater, MACLA-San José, Miami Light Project, MECA-Houston, and the NPN. REVELACIONES ÍNTIMAS December 13, 2019 Production Staff: Guadalupe Campos, Catherine Nunez, Delbis Cardona, Alina Collins Maldonado (Directors); Tony Koehler (Production Manager); Devin Mahoney (Technical Director); Gerson Hernández, Carlos Calzado, Alonso Villatoro (Sound); Ever Lopez Morales, Anner Cruz Lemos, Darwin Castellanos (Lights); María Isabel Flores, Alejandro Zúniga (Set & Projections); Christell Miranda López, Maricela Castellanos, Sindy Escobar (Properties); Iliana Orellano, Francesca Pérez, Jennifer Sumpango (Costumes); Catherine Nunez (Stage Manager); José Coca (Assistant Stage Manager); Miranda Romero Sposito, Alexandra Vidail Cruz (Student Asst. Stage Manager); María Isabel Flores, Katherine Vanessa Chávez Cruz, María Pérez Pérez (Backstage Crew); Antonio Hernández, Catch Lighting LLC (Graphic Design) ; Dubraska Vale Lazardy (Playbill) Teaching Artists: Delbis Cardona, Catherine Nunez, Alina Collins Maldonado, Antonio Hernández, Tosin Olufabi (Guest Instructor Sound); Jenny Cisneros (Guest Instructor Lighting) EXQUISITE AGONY Exquisita Agonía February 6 – March 1, 2020 Written and Directed by Nilo Cruz (Cuba/Estados Unidos) English translation by Heather McKay Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Emma Heck Designers: Clifton Chadick (Scenic Design), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design), Moyenda Kulemeka (Costume Design), David Crandall (Sound Design), Rayna Cook (Properties Design) Cast: Ariel Texidó, Luz Nicolás, Joel Hernández Lara, José Antonio González, Catherine Nunez, Andrés Talero Production Staff: Jessica Pecharsky (Technical Director), Tony Koehler (Production Manager), José Coca, María Fernanda Mier (House Managers), Emma Heck (Stage Manager), Pablo Guillén (Wardrobe, Backstage Manager), Steve Cosby (Associate technical Director), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Susana Cai, Alex Daman, Venus Gulbransons, Ben Harvey, Rachel Scheffer (Electricians), Osmn Aden, Delbis Cardona, Camilo Linares, Tyler Meteer (Carpenters), Jessica Pecharsky (Light Board Operator), Gustabo Ott, Heather McKay (Surtitles Programmer), Esther Gentile (Surtitles Operator), Rose Campiglia, Stan Weinstein (Photographers), Watermark Design (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) RIGOBERTA ¿DÓNDE ESTÁS? A JOURNEY THROUGH GUATEMALA March 14, 2020 Bilingüe Written and Directed by Cornelia Cody (El Salvador/USA) Stage Manager: Kira Robbins Cast: Melissa Strova Valencia (Pilar), Karen Morales Chacana (Ensemble), Delbis Cardona (Ensemble), Tsaitami Duchicela (Ensemble), Camilo Linares (Ensemble), Mercedes Say (Voice over, in K’che) Designers: Jessica Cancino (Scenic Design), Niomi Collard (Lighting Design), Yaritza Pacheco (Sound Design), Alicia Tessari (Costumes & Properties) Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production Manager), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), Kira Robbins (Sound and Light Board Operator), Meaghan Toohey (Scenic Charge), Patti Kalil (Painter), Niomi Collard (Master Electrician), Alex Damman, Ian Claar, Suzanna Cai, Nick Greene, Connor Scully, Eric Johns (Electricians), Osman Aden (Carpenters), Dubraska Vale (Design & Playbill)
  • 2020-2021 | The Healing Power of the Art
    THE DOG IN THE MANGER El Perro del Hortelano October 29th-November 22nd, 2020 (Live) December 2nd – January 3ist, 2021 (Virtual) In Spanish with English Supertitles By Lope de Vega (Spain, c. XVII) Commissioned Version by GALA: Paco Gámez English translation by Heather McKey Director: José Zayas Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: P. Vanessa Losada Designers: Clifton Chadick (Scenic Designer), Jeannette Christensen (Costume Designer), Alberto Segarra (Lighting Designer), David Crandall, (Sound Designer), Tony Koehler (Properties Design) and Production Manager) Cast: Soraya Padrao (Diana), Carlos Castillo (Carlos Castillo, Luz Nicolas (Dorotea/Ludovico/Servant), Catherine Nunez (Marcela/Servant), Ariel Texido (Teodoro), Delbis Cardona (Señor Federico/Fabio/Servant), Oscar Ceville (Señor Ricardo/Anarda/Servant) Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production manager), P. Vanessa Losada (Light Board Operator), David Phelps (Technical Director), Joseph Rosas, Marselina López (House Managers), Pablo Guillén (Wardrobe, Backstage Manager), Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Amanda Gramage (Assistant Master Electrician), Ian Claar, Rachel Scheffer, Daniel Smerigilio (Electricians), Jeffrey Martin (Master Carpenter), Simone Schneeberg, David Philip, Kyla Schneider (Carpenters), Meghan Toohey (Charge Scenic Artist), Za Johns (Scenic painter), Brendan Cook (Sound Engineer), Heather McKay (Surtitles Programmer), (Rodin Ruiz (Surtitles Operator), Daniel Martínez (Photographer), Jonathan Moisés Olivares (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) IX GALA FILM FEST: LATIN AMERICAN INNOVATION (VIRTUAL) December 9 - 13, 2020 All films in Spanish or Portuguese with English subtitles Curated by Carlos Gutierrez Supported in part by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico, Mexican Cultural Institute, and Cinema Tropical of New York. LA MAMI - Dir. Laura Herrero Garvin, Mexico/Spain, 2019, 82 min. Documentary/Documental LOS SONÁMBULOS (The Sleepwalkers) - Dir. Paula Hernández, Argentina/Uruguay, 2019, 107 min. Drama TRÊS VERÕES (Tres Veranos / Three Summers) - Dir. Sandra Kogut, Brazil/France, 2019, 94 min. In Portuguese with English subtitles. Comedy/Comedia VENDRÁ LA MUERTE Y TENDRÁ TUS OJOS (Death Will Come and Shall Have Your Eyes) - Dir. José Luis Torres Leiva, Chile/Argentina/Germany, 2019, 89 min. Drama LAS MIL Y UNA (One In A Thousand) - Dir. Clarisa Navas, Argentina/Germany, 2020, 120 min. Drama SANCTORUM - Dir. Joshua Gil, Mexico/Dominican Republic/Qatar, 2019, 83 min. Drama EL FANTASMA DEL CONVENTO (The Phantom of the Monastery) - Dir. Fernando de Fuentes, Mexico, 1934, 85 min. Vintage Film/Clásico, Horror STORIES FROM THE PARK N LOTS December 19, 2020 FUEGO FLAMENCO XVI Sixteenth International Flamenco Festival Lynne and Joseph Horing, Honorary Producers ÍNTIMO (Virtual) December 16, 2020 - January 31, 2021 Co-directed and performed by Omayra Amaya Singer: Francisco “Yiyi” Orozco Co-Musical directors & guitar players: Roberto Castellón and Ricardo Marlow Percussion: José Moreno and “Yiyi” Orozco Producer: Hugo Medrano Designers: Christopher Annas-Lee Lights and (Projector designers), Brandon Cook (Sound ) Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production manager). David Phelps (Technical director), Hailey LaRoe (Associate projections designer), Alex Keen (Master electrician), Ajay Chaudhary (Rose Time-lapse videographer). AUNT JULIA AND THE SCRIPTWRITER Tía Julia y El Escribidor March 11th -April 4th, 2021 In Spanish with English Supertitles A play by Caridad Svich Based on the novel by Mario Vargas Llosa (Peru) Translated by Caridad Svich Directed by José Zayas Producer: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: Rachel Sheffer Designers: Clifton Chadick (Scenic Designer), Moyenda Kulemeka (Costume Designer), Yannick Godts (Lighting Designer), David Crandall (Sound Designer), Rich Farella (Props Designer), Cast: Kika Child, Carlos Castillo, Pablo Andrade, Omar D Cruz, Luz Nicolás, Ariel Texido, Delbis Cardona, Oscar Ceville Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production Manager), Andrew Wilkinson (Technical Director) Alex Keen (Master Electrician), Pablo Guillen (ASM/Wardrobe), Brandon Cook (Sound Engineer and Operator), Rachel Sheffer (Lights Operator), Esther Gentile (Surtitle Operator), Jonathan Moisés Olivares (Graphic Design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) ALIENS, IMMIGRANTS, & OTHER EVILDOERS May 14th – May 16th, 2021 Written & performed by José Torres-Tama (Ecuador) Conceived, Directed, and Written by José Torres-Tama Stage Manager: Tsaitami Duchiela Designers: Delbis Cardona (Production Lead), Hailey LaRoe (Lighting Designer), Brandon Cook (Sound and Projection Designer) Cast: Jose Torres-Tama Production Staff: Tony Koehler (Production Manager); Delbis Cardona (Production Assistant & Project Lead); Tsatami Duchicela (Stage Manager); Hailey LaRoe (Lights); Brandon Cook (Sound & Projections); Natalie Cumming (Production Intern); Marcelina López (Box Office); Joel Gálvez (House Manager); Nafis Garret Greg (Bar); Dubraska Vale Lazardy (Program); Antonio Martínez Hernandez (Photographer) PASO NUEVO YOUTH PROGRAM May 21, 2021 Production Staff: Guadalupe Campos (Directora); Camilo Linares, Delbis Cardona (Co-directores); José Coca (asistente de profesores); Catherine Nunez, Inés Domíngues del Corral (Profesores); Antonio Hernandez, Catch Lighting LLC (Fotografía, video y diseño gráfico); Dubraska Vale Lazardy (Programa) ELLA ES TANGO She is Tango June 2nd – June 20th, 2021 In Spanish with English supertitles Conceived and Directed by Hugo Medrano Texts by Patricia Suárez Cohen (Argentina) Musical Director: Sergio Buslje Choreography by Rosalía and Alejandro Barrientos Productor: Hugo Medrano Stage Manager: P. Vanessa Losada Designer: Clifton Chadick (Scenic Designer), Jeanette Christensen (Costume Designer), Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Designer), David Crandall (Sound Designer), Dylan Uremovich (Projections Designer), Nicolas Onischuk (Projections Media), Rachel Sheffer (Props Designer) Cast: Claudio Aprile, Patricia Suarez-Cohen, Lorena Sabogal, Krystal Pou, Cecilia Esquivel Dancers: Rosalía and Alejandro Barrientos & Marcos Periera and Florencia Borgnia Musicians: Ariel Pirotti (piano), Rodolfo M. Zanetti (bandoneón), John Philligan III (violín), Peter Ostle (bass) Production Staff: Claudio Aprile (Assistant Director), Cidney Forkpah (Wig Designer), Tony Koehler (Production Manager), Brandon Cook (Sound Operator), Violet Lane-Ruckman (Wardrobe), Pablo Guillén (ASM/Wardrobe), Esther Gentile (Supertitle operator), Jonathan Moisé Olivares (Graphic Design), Daphne Figueroa Gerig (Playbill)
  • 2021-2022 | Freedom to Question, to Love, to Imagine
    LOS PAPELEROS August 5, 2021 Production Staff: Francisca Tapia (Director, Text Adaptation, Vocal Arrangements); Evelyn Delgado (Assistant Director, Surtitles Operator); Juan Carlos Méndez (Musical Composition); Delbis Cardona (Technical Director & Production Assistant); Soledad Lagos (English translation); Pablo Rodrigo Méndez (Composer); Brandon Cook (Sound Design & Sound Operator); Hailey Roe (Lighting Design, Lights & Projection Operator); Carolina Correa (Photographer); Antonio Hernández, Catch Lighting LLC (Videographer); Dubraska Vale-Lazardy (Graphic Design & Playbill) Teaching Artists: Juan Carlos Méndez (Music & Ensemble); Melissa Strova (Sound Exploration & Movement), Margaret Sacksman (Makeup), Delbis Cardona (Brecht, costumes & props), Francisca Tapia (Acting, Singing, Set Design), Evelyn Delgado (Teaching Assistant) DONA ROSITA THE SPINSTER Doña Rosita La Soltera September 9th-October 3rd, 2021 In Spanish with English Surtitles By Federico Garcia Lorca Adaptation by Nando Lopez Director: Jose Luis Arellano Garcia Music Director: David Peralto, Alberto Granados English Translation: Heather McKay Designers: Silvia de Marta (Scenic & Costume Design); Jesus Diaz Cortes (Lighting & Sound Design); George-Edward Burgtorf (Costume & Set Asst.); Ilyana Rose-Dávila (Stage Manager); Devin Mahoney (Technical Director); Rachael Scheffer, Tony Koehler (Production Managers); Cast: Mabel de Pozo (Rosita); Ariel Texidó (El tío/Don Martín); Luz Nicolás (La tía); Laura Aleman (El ama/La solterona); Delbis Cardona (El sobrino/Señor X/Titiritero/Obrero 1); Catherine Nuñez (Monola/Niña de Ayola/Obrera 2/ Muchacha) Production Staff: Marselina Lopez, Christell Miranda (House Managers); Rodin Ruiz (Backstage Manager); Edwin Bernal (Wardrobe); Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Amanda Gramage (Assistant Master Electrician); Paul Callahan, Vincent Greg, Christion Jones, Rachael Scheffer, Nolan Thompson (Electricians); Matty Griffiths (Master Carpenter); Meaghan Toohey (Charge Scenic Artist); Hannah Herold (Stitcher); Ilyana Rose-Dávila (Light Board Operator); Brandon Cook (Sound Operator); Heather McKay (Surtitle Operator); Esther Gentile (Surtitle Programmer); Daniel Martinez, Stan Weinstein (Photographers); Jonathan Moisés Olivares (Graphic Design); Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) FUEGO FLAMENCO XVII Honorary Producers Joseph and Lynne Horning SALVADOR November 5-7, 2021 Presented by Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company Choreographer: Edwin Aparicio Artistic Co-Directors: Edwin Aparicio and Aleksey Kulikov Music Director and Composer: Gonzalo Grau Ballet piece choreographer (courtesy of Washington Ballet): Sona Kharatian Principal Dancers: Edwin Aparicio, Ricardo “El Niño” Osorio Ruiz Company Dancers: Cosima Amelang, Mariana Gatto - Durán, Catherine IRwin, Sara Jerez Marlow, Dana Shoenberg, Kyoko Terada Guest Dancers: Noura Sander (Wash Ballet), Anna Menéndez (in the role of flamenco teacher) Musicians: Gonzalo Grau (Keyboard), Amparo Heredia “La Repompilla” (Singer), Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” (Singer & Percussion), Richard Marlow (Guitar). Production Staff: P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager & Light Board operator); Rachael Sheffer (Gerente de Producción); Delbis Cardona (Asistente de Producción); Devin Mahoney (Director Técnico); Steve Cosby, Renegade Productions (Associate Technical Director); Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting & Set Designer); Brandon Cook (Sound Designer, Engineer & Operator); Hailey Laroe (Associate Lighting Designer); Kevin Alvaregnga, Joel Galvez (House Manager); Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Susanna Cai, Ian Claar, Lauren Hawley, Christion Jones, Norah Matthews, Nolan Thompson (Electricians); Marselina Lopez (Boleteria); Daniel Martinez, Stan Weinstein (Fotógrafos), Jonathan Moises Olivares (Graphic Design); Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) DE PASO November 11th-14th, 2021 Presented by Sara Perez Dance Company Choreographer & Director: Sara Pérez Musical Direction & Original Music: Jaime Gonzalez Dancers: Sara Pérez, Rubén Puertas Guitar: Jaime Gonzalez, Alejandro Gonzalez Singers: Cristina Solder, Ana Polanco Production Staff: P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager & Light Board operator); Rachael Sheffer (Gerente de Producción); Delbis Cardona (Asistente de Producción); Devin Mahoney (Director Técnico); Steve Cosby, Renegade Productions (Associate Technical Director); Brandon Cook (Sound Designer, Engineer & Operator); Hailey Laroe (Lighting Designer); Kevin Alvaregnga, Joel Galvez (House Manager); Alex Keen (Master Electrician); Susanna Cai, Ian Claar, Lauren Hawley, Christion Jones, Norah Matthews, Nolan Thompson (Electricians); Marselina Lopez (Box Office); Alberto Romo (Fotógrafo), Jonathan Moises Olivares (Graphic Design); Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) PASO NUEVO: RIESGOS DE UNA MUJER INMIGRANTE December 17, 2021 Production Staff: Francisca Tapia (Director, script supervision & vocal arrangement); Georgina Jacobo (Paso Nuevo Assistant); Juan Carlos Méndez (Musical Director, Musical Production); Kelton Norris (Drums Composition); Delbis Cardona (Technical Direction & Production Assistant); Melissa Strova (Script supervision & Dramaturgy mentor); Kevin Aguirre, Junior Trujillo (Sound Effects Design & Operation); Jonathan Tejada - Flores (Lighting Design, Light & projections Operator); Elliot Lanes (Sound & Lights Supervisor); Kattie Caneza Cortez, Jonathan Tejada-Flores, Ozmanny Márquez, Francis Jahir-López, Mayra Merino, Ashanty Soto, Yasmin Flores (Stage Design & Painting); Daniel Martinez (Photographer); Antonio Hernandez/Catch Lighting (Videographer & poster photo); Dubraska Vale-Lazardy (Graphic design & Playbill); Daneuris Berroa (Stage Manager); Christell Miranda (House Manager); Italy Escobar, Joel Galvez, Francis Aponte, Lorenzo Chiquival (Ushers) Teaching Artists: Francisca Tapia (Acting, Voice, Songwriting); Juan Carlos Méndez (Musical Composition, Instrument Performance); Elliot Lanes (Sound & Lighting); Kelton Norris (Drums); Margaret Sackman (Makeup & Wigs); Sarah Nichols (Personal presentations & American Accent); Alexander Betancur ( Movement for Actors); Rodin Ruiz (Physical Theatre); Melissa Strova (Dramaturgy & Script Development); Delbis Cardona (Costumes, Props & Acting); María José Lares (Stage Painting & props) FILM FESTIVAL 2021 Sin Senas Particulares (Identifying Features) – Dir. Fernanda Valadez Ya Me Voy (I’m Leaving Now) – Dir. Lindsey Cordero & Armando Croda El Viaje de Mona Lisa (The Journey of Mona Lisa) – Dir. Nicole Costa Aleli – a film by Leticai Jorge Romero Las Siamesas (The Siamese Bond) – Dir. Paula Hernandez El Canto de Las Mariposas (The Song of the Butterflies) – Dir. Nuria Frigola Turrent THE HOUSE ON THE LAGOON La Casa de la Laguna February 5th-27th, 2022 In Spanish with English Surtitles Based on the Novel by Rosario Ferre Adaptation by Caridad Svich Director: Rebecca Aparicio Stage Manager: Ilyana Rose-Davila Designers: Gerardo Diaz Sanchez (set designer), Jennifer Fok (lighting designer), Jeannette Christensen (costume designer), German Martinez (sound designer), Kelly Colburn (projection designer), Cast: Yaiza Figueroa (Isabel), Ernesto Concepcion (Quintin), Omar Cruz (Cantante/Young Singer, Manuel), Luz Nicolas (Abby, Rebecca), Juan Luis Acevedo (Buenaventura), Evelyn Rosario Vega (Petra), Maria Coral (Coral) Production Staff: Dr. Samuel Yates (dramaturg), P. Vanessa Losada (fight choreographer), Eric Alvarenga and Joel Galvez (house managers), Delbis Cardona (Production Assistant), Rodin Ruiz (Wardrobe & Run Crew), Alex Keen (master electrician), Amanda Gamage (assistant master electrician), Susanna Cai, Ian Claar, Christion Jones, and Nolan Thompson (electricians), Delbis Cardona, Brandon Cook, Steve Cosby, and Tamarra Sylber (carpenters), Meaghan Toohey (scenic charge), Ilyana Rose-Davila (light op), Elliot Lanes (sound op), Esther Gentile (surtitle op), Daniel Martinez and Stan Weinstein (photography), Jonathan Moises Olivares (graphic design), Daphne Figuerero Gerig (playbill) Awards & Nominations: 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - Evelyn Rosario Vega (Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Play) - Won ON YOUR FEET! EN ESPAÑOL! THE STORY OF GLORIA AND EMILIO ESTEFAN May 5-June 5, 2022 In Spanish with English Surtitles Book by: Alexander Dinelaria Music, Lyrics, and Orchestration by: Gloria and Emilio Estefan Director and Choreographer: Luis Salgado Musical Director: Walter “Bobby”McCoy Cast: Carlos Adol (Marquito, Ensemble), Gaby Albo (Gloria Estefan), Luis Armando Benitez (Big Paquito, Antonio, Ensemble), Hugo Brument (Ensemble, Phil U/s), Jose Fernando Capellan (Jose Fajardo, Ensemble), Camila Cardona (Ensemble), Laura Castrillon (Ensemble), Winsley De Jesús (Little Emilio, Nayib), Gina María Fernández (Rebecca, ensemble), Myriam Gadri (Assistant choreographer, ensemble), Samuel Garnica (Emilio Estefan), Christian Laguna (Ensemble), Grant Latus (Ensemble), Brayan Llamoza (Ensemble), Madelin Marchant (Consuelo), Bryan Ernesto Menjivar (Assistant Choreographer, Ensemble), Steven Orrego Upegui (Ensemble), Miranda Pepin (Ensemble), Graciela Rey (Ensemble, Gloria Estefan u/s), Kamila Rodrígue (Little gloria), Amy Romero (Ensemble), Rodolfo Santamarina (Ensemble), Camila Taleisnik (Ensemble), Francisca Tapia (Gloria Fajardo, Gloria Estefan u/s) Designers: Clifton Chadick (Scenic Design); Christopher Annas-Lee (Lighting Design); Jeannette Christensen (Costume Design); Patrick W. Lord (Projections & Video Design); Matthew Rowe (Sound Design; Valeria Cossu (Associate Director); Daniel Gutierrez (Associate Music Director); Lashawn Melton (Wig & Makeup Design); George Edward Q. Burgtorf (Properties Design); Maria Jose Ferrucjo (Production Stage Manager); P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager); Matthew Wharton (Technical Director); Heather Hogan (Production Supervisor); Hugo Medrano (Producer) Artistic Assistants: Zachary Heffner (Associate Lighting Designer); Dasia Gregg (Associate Projections Designer); Myriam Gadri, Bryan Menjivar (Assistant Choreographers); Cydney Forkpah (Assistant Costume Designers); Clara Ashne-Moore (Assistant Projections) Production Staff: Delbis Cardona (Production Assistant); Sarah Lindsey (Assistant Stage Manager); Asher Alba, Olivia Viola (Wardrobe); Tatami Duchicela, Ilyana Rose-Dávila, Rodin Ruiz (Run Crew); Renegade Productions (Set Construction); Alex Keen (Master Electrician); ELliot Lanes, Ebony Blanks, Moira Todd, Nolan Thompson, Kirubell Seyourn, Devin Mahoney, Bryan Marks (Electricians); Nick Partonen, Jeff Campbell, Elmer Joel Gálvez, Michael Landos Rivera (Carpenters); Sarah Pilkinton (Scenic Charge); Corbin White (A1), Alyssa Foy (A2); Alan Walters (Spotlight Operator); Esther Gentile (Surtitles Programmer & operator); Joel Galvez, Kevin Alvarenga (House Managers); Stan Weinstein, Daniel Hernandez (Photographers); Jonathan Olivares (Graphic Design); Daphne Figuerero Gerig (Playbill) Awards & Nominations: 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - GALA Hispanic Theatre (Outstanding Production in a Musical) - Won 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - Luis Salgado (Outstanding Direction in a Musical) - Won 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - Luis Salgado (Outstanding Choreography in a Musical) - Won 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - Walter "Bobby" McCoy (Outstanding Musical Direction) - Won 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - Jeannette Christensen (Outstanding Costume Design) - Won 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - Christopher Annas-Lee (Outstanding Lighting Design) - Won 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - Patrick Lord (Outstanding Media/Projections Design) - Won 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - Fran Tapia (Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical) - Won 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - Gaby Albo (Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical) - Won THE UNITED STATES OF AMNESIA June 11th & 12th, 2022 Written and performed by Jose Torres Tama Creative Lighting Design by John Grimsley Short films by Bruce France, Tshombe Tshanti, Jose Torres Tama Production Team: P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager); Natalie Cummng (Company Manager); Delbis Cardona (Production Assistant); Marselina Lopes (Box Office); Joel Gálvez (House Manager); Greg Tooks, Raymond Johnson (Security); Dubraska Vale (Program); Stan Weinstein (Photographer); Antonio Hernández (Videographer)
  • 2022-2023 | Illuminating, Affirming & Hilarious
    REVOLTOSA Sep 8 - Oct 2, 2022 By Paco Gámez Based on the text by José López Silca & Carlos Fernández Shaw, with Music by Ruperto Chapí Directed by José Luis Arellano Produced by Hugo Medrano Music Direction by David Peralto Choreographer: Omar Nieves Assistant Music Director: Alberto Granados Reguilon Designers: Clifton Chadick (Scenic Design), Alberto Segarra (Lighting Design), Brandon Cook (Sound Design), Cidney Forkpah (Costume Design), Tessa Grippaudo (Properties Design) Cast: Laura Virella (Mari Pepa), Joselu López (Felipe), Alex Alburqueque (Candelas), Anamer Castrello (Manuela), Luz Nicolás (Gorgonia), Camila Taleisnik (Encarna), Christian Laguna (Tiberio), Fran Tapia (Soledad), Luis Armando Benitez (Cándido), Santiago Alfonzo Meza (Atenedoro) Musicians: Alberto Granados Reguilón (Conductor), Janghyo Yoo (Piano), Refiye Tappan (Piano), Phillipe Brunet (Trumpet), Maria Luisa Rohde (Flute/piccolo), Jaime Ibacache (Guitar), Jason Labrador (Violin 1), Catherine Mikelson (Cello), Deloreanfullington (Bass), Manny Arciniega (Percussion), Walter "Bobby" Mccoy (Orchestra Contractor) Production Staff: Llyana Rose-davila (Stage Manager), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director), P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager) Awards & Nominations: 2023 Helen Hayes Awards - GALA Hispanic Theatre (Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical) - Won LA LLAMADA DE SYLVIA MÉNDEZ: SEPARATE IS NEVER EQUAL Oct 11- 24, 2022 By Cornelia Cody Directed by Elena Velasco Cast: Melissa Strova-Valencia (Sylvia), Delbis Cardona, Diana González- Ramírez, Edwin Bernal, and Bianca Peña Designers: Mariana Fernández (Scenic Design), Alberto Segarra (Lighting Design), Hailey LaRoe (Remounting Lighting), Tessa Grippaudo (Costume Design and Properties), Hannah Herold (Remounting Costume/Properties), Konstantine Lortkipanidze (Sound Designer) Production Staff: Vanessa Losada (Production Manager) Ilyana Rose-Dávila (Stage Manager), Devin Mahoney (Technical Director) XVII FUEGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL 18th Annual Flamenco Festival at GALA Honorary Producers Joseph and Lynne Horning CERRANDO EL CÍRCULO October 29 - 30, 2022 Entreflamenco (New Mexico) Bailaor: Antonio Granjero FLAMENCO MEN November 4-6, 2022 Flamenco Aparicio Dance Co. (DC) Performed and Choreographed by Edwin Aparicio ALEJANDRA November 10 - 13, 2022 Dancer: Lucía Ruibal GALA FILM FEST MOVING SO SLOWLY | AVANZARÉ TAN DESPACIO A film by Natalia Solórzano Vásquez (Costa Rica, 2019, 76 min.) — Documentary BEFORE THE RAIN | ANTES LA LLUVIA - U.S. PREMIERE! A film by Brenda Vanegas (El Salvador/Mexico, 2019, 90 min.) — Drama COMALA A film by Gian Cassini (Mexico, 2021, 98 min.) — Documentary FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND, MAKE YOUR OWN MUSEUM | PARA SU TRANQUILIDAD, HAGA SU PROPIO MUSEO A film by Pilar Moreno and Ana Endara Mislov (Panama, 2021, 71 min.) — Documentary 90 MINUTES | 90 MINUTOS A film by Aeden O'Connor Agurcia (Honduras, 2019, 91 min.) — Drama SANTO VS. THE EVIL BRAIN | SANTO CONTRA CEREBRO DEL MAL A film by Joselito Rodríguez (Mexico, 1961, 70 min.) — Mexican Vintage ROZA - U.S. PREMIERE! A film by Andrés Rodríguez (Guatemala, 2022, 76 min. In K’iche’ and Spanish with English subtitles) — Drama JARDÍN SALVAJE Native Gardens Feb 2 - 26 , 2023 By Karen Zacarías Directed by Rebecca Aparicio Produced by Hugo Medrano Designers: Grisele González (Scenic Design), Alberto Segarra (Lighting Design), Deja Collins (Projections Design), Justin Schmitz (Sound Design), Jeannette Christensen (Costume Design), Chelsea Dean (Properties Design) Cast: Luz Nicolás (Virginia), Alina Collins Maldonado (Tania), Juan Luis Acevedo (Fabio), Víctor Salinas (Pablo), Edwin Bernal, Lenny Méndez, Fabián Augustine, and Janine Baumgardner Production Staff: Alyssa Hill (Stage Manager), Jon Townson (Technical Director), P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager) GALITA: PRINCIPE Y PRINCIPE Mar 11 - 24, 2023 By Perla Szuchmacher Directed by Eric Swartz Produced by Hugo Medrano Designers: Meg Holden (Scenic Design ), Hailey LaRoe (Lighting Design), Navid Azeez (Sound Design), Aldo Ortega (Choreography), Alison Johnson (Costume Design), Amy Kellett (Properties Design) Cast: Luz Nicolás (Reina), Delbis Cardona (Mayordomo), Rodin Ruiz, Cristina Sánchez, Sam Fromkin Production Staff: Justine Morris (Stage Manager), Jon Townson (Technical Director), P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager) LA VALENTÍA Apr 20 - May 14, 2023 By Afredo Sanzol Directed by José Zayas Produced by Hugo Medrano Designers: Sam Klaas (Scenic Design), Christian Henrríquez (Lighting Design), Alexa Duimstra (Costume Design), Justin Schmitz (Sound Design), Tessa Grippaudo (Properties Design) Cast: Luz Nicolás (Trini), Víctor Salinas (Martín), Delbis Cardona (Clemén), Carlos Castillo (Felipe), Paloma de Vega (Martina), Sandra Gumuzzio (Guada) Production Staff: Ilyana Rose-Dávila (Stage Manager), Jon Townson (Technical Director), P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager) KUMANANA! AN AFRO-PERUVIAN MUSICAL REVUE Jun 7 - 25, 2023 Conceived & Directed by Hugo Medrano Associate Direction & Choreography by Luis Sandoval Zapata Book & Lyrics by Anita González Music Direction by Roberto Arguedas Designer: Milagros Ponce de León (Scenic Design), Luis García (Lighting Design), Cidney Forkpah (Costume Design), Justin Schmitz (Sound Design), Hailey LaRoe (Projections Design), Luke Hartwood (Properties Design) Cast: Marco Campos Olivares (Nicomedes Santa Cruz), Vicky Leyva (Vicky), Anaí Padilla Vásquez (Victoria Santa Cruz), Omar Cruz Navarro (Omar), Clara Chávez (Clara), Luis Sandoval Zapata (Lucho), and Karent Hinestroza (Karent) Production Staff: Alyssa Hill (Stage Manager), Jon Townson (Technical Director), P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager)
  • 2023-2024 | Looking Back, Moving Forward... ¡VIVA HUGO!
    LITTLE CENTRAL AMERICA, 1984 July 21 - 23, 2023 Conceived by Rubén Martínez Executive Producers: Elia Arce & Rubén Martínez Facilitated & Directed by Elia Arce Written by Elia Arce & Rubén Martínez Lead Dancers: Rubén Martínez, Elia Arce Performers: Tim Fábrega, Jackeline Delancey, Darshell Najarro, Belén Delancey, Hinata Narrea Hernández, Sonia Umanzor, Quique Avilés, Oneyda Hernández, Mayra Mejía, Wanda Hernández, Luci Murphy, Rev. Louise Green Musicians: Jorge Pérez (Bass), Felix Carrera (Trumpet), Hermidez Benítez (Percussion) Production Team: Loris Bradley (Tour Coordinator), Wanda Hernández (Field Producer), Tom Dennison (Technical Director), Elia Arce (Sound Design), Lance Perl (Sound Engineer & Associate Sound Designer), Juan Pérez (Musical Director), Camilo Montoya (Photographer/Social Media), Stan Weinstein (Photographer), Cindy Centeno (Videographer), Dubraska Vale (Marketing & Program), Ana Hernández (Research Assistant), Marselina López (Box Office) BAÑO DE LUNA Bathing in Moonlight September 7 to October 1, 2023 In Spanish with English Surtitles Directed & Written by Nilo Cruz Translated by Nilo Cruz Produced by Abel López Designers: Clifton Chadick (Scenic Design), Christian Henrríquez (Lighting Design), Hailey LaRoe (Projections Design), Cidney Forkpah (Costume Design), Justin Schmitz (Sound Design), Luke Hartwood (Properties Design) Cast: Luz Nicolás (Martina), Carlos Castillo (Obispo Andrews), Víctor Salinas (Trino), Hannia Guillén (Marcela), Hiram Delgado (Tavio/Taviano), and Raúl Méndez (Padre Monroe). Production Staff: Alyssa Hill (Stage Manager), Jon Townson (Technical Director), and P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager) PICASSO October 14 to 21, 2023 Bilingual Written by Cornelia Cody Directed by Elena Velasco Designers: Mariana C. Fernández (Scenic Design), Hailey LaRoe (Lighting and Projections Design), Pauline Lamb (Costumes and Properties Design), Justin Schmitz (Sound Design), and John Martínez (Animations) Cast: Camilo Linares (Picasso), Delbis Cardona, Lenny Méndez, Kiana King, Marimar Espíritu, and Nadia Palacios Production Staff: Ilyana Rose-Dávila (Stage Manager), Jon Townson (Technical Director), Natalie Cumming (Assistant Production Manager), Dubraska Vale (Design & Playbill), and P. Vanessa Losada (Production Manager) FUEGO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL 19th Annual Flamenco Festival at GALA Honorary Producers Joseph and Lynne Horning LA BANDA MORISCA November 4-5, 2023 Music Arrangement by La Banda Morisca (Andalusia, Spain) LO PRECISO November 9-12, 2023 Performed and Choreographed by Rafael Ramírez (Spain) In collaboration with Spain Flamenco Arts & Federación De Comunidades Andaluzas Centro España (FECACE) ENREDO November 17-19, 2023 Flamenco Aparicio Dance Co. (DC) Directed by Edwin Aparicio and Aleksey Kulikov Choreographed by Iván Orellana FILM FEST 2023 ALTER Dir. Joaquín González Vaillant (2022, Documentary) - Uruguay MUDOS TESTIGOS | SILENT WITNESSES Dir. Luis Ospina and Jerónimo Atehortúa (2023, No dialogue) - Colombia MARTÍNEZ Dir. Lorena Padilla (2023, Dramedy) - Mexico DESPERTÉ CON UN SUEÑO | I WOKE UP WITH A DREAM Dir. Pablo Solarz (2022, Coming of Age) - Argentina/Uruguay UNA PELÍCULA SOBRE PAREJAS | A FILM ABOUT COUPLES Dir. Natalia and Oriol Estrada (2021, Comedy) - Mexico VÍCTIMAS DEL PECADO | VICTIMS OF SIN Dir. Emilio Fernández (1951, Musical-Dramedy) - Mexico TRIGAL Dir. Anabel Caso (2022, Drama) - Mexico
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