2013 THE MAGIC OF THEATER 2014

23rd

Season


16th International Festival of Hispanic Theater

Oct. 16 - Nov. 24, 2013

Argentina Uruguay
Colombia USA
Ecuador
USA
Children
Puerto
Rico
   

at Gunston Arts Center  -  Theatre 2

2700 South Lang St., Arlington, VA 22206

In Spanish with live English dubbing

Program subject to change

A one-of-a-kind spectacle as only you deserve! Enjoy the most evocative theater from our countries; the best of the Americas in this great festival of Hispanic Theater, with something for everyone’s theatrical passion, every public, all ages and all tastes!

NEW SHOWTIMES

 Friday 8PM  ●  Saturday 8PM  ●  Sunday 3PM

INFO/RESV: 703-548-3092/202-882-6227

Press Reviews


ECUADOR

QUITO

Zero No Zero Teatro

Agüita de Viejas

Fragrances from the Past

written & directed by María B. Vergara

with María Beatriz Vergara

& Juana Estrella

Two well-conceived characters - both physically and spiritually - create this portrait of “a class of old women” who practice a way of being and a way of life ... From what they say and what they keep to themselves, we become avid confidants of their thoughts and naughtiness.

Friday, October 18 - 8pm
Saturday, October 19 - 8pm
Sunday, October 20 - 3pm
U.S. Première  -  Ages: 13+

COLOMBIA

BOGOTA

La Barrera Teatro

Gato por Liebre

Putting on Britches

written by Piedad Bonnett

adapted, directed & performed by

Ángela María Barrera

Seeking a better future – the American Dream – Esther Ramírez felt compelled to renounce her femininity and face life ‘in pants.’ This inspiring story celebrates the strength, resolve, and courage of Colombian women, overcoming destiny’s harsh trials.

Friday, October 25 - 8pm
Saturday, October 26 - 8pm
Sunday, October 27 - 3pm
U.S. Première  -  Ages: 15+


URUGUAY
MONTEVIDEO

Simplemente

Petru

In Spanish only

Cabaret Ages: 15+

at the Embassy of Uruguay

1913 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

(Metro Stations: Farragut North  - ‘Red’ Line

Farragut West - ‘Orange’ and ‘Blue’ Lines)

From Montevideo, Uruguay, an incomparable evening with the master of humor: Petru Valenski.

Wednesday, October 30 - 6:30pm
General Admission: $30

A special event sponsored by the Uruguay Cultural Foundation for the Arts.


USA
MIAMI

Teatro Doble

La Madre
The Mother

written by Sara Joffré

directed by Neher Jacqueline Briceño

with Danly Arango,

 Bianka González & Fabián Cárdenas

In a game of truth and lies, can a transvestite acknowledge his son in public? With delirious, breakneck humor, memories are relived so he can be his best possible person this night... perhaps his last.

Friday, November 1 - 8pm
Saturday, November 2 - 8pm
Sunday, November 3 - 3pm
Area Première  -  Ages: 15+

PLAYREADING
Usted Puede Ser

Un Asesino

by Alfonso Paso

 directed by Mario Marcel

In Spanish Only

at Casa de la Luna

4020 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

(Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro Station - Green Line)

The difficulty is not in the killing... but in proving you haven’t killed. A thousand and one knots tangle this comedy. Laughter is constant: fruit of a delicious story and delirious characters; displaying one of Spain’s best plays!

Tuesday, November 5 - 7pm
FREE ADMISSION  -  Space is Limited

With the support of Embassy of Spain, Washington, D.C.
and Spain Arts & Culture.

ARGENTINA

BUENOS AIRES

Compañía Liliana Pécora

Mujeres de 60

Women of 60

written by Hilda Levy

adapted, directed & performed by

Liliana Pécora

I reached 60! And I am going for more... "...Liliana, naturally larger than life and with a great sense of humor, embodies the fun side of the years, taking the stage as for an assault where everything imaginable can happen at the same time."

Friday, November 8 - 8pm

Saturday, November 9 - 8pm

Sunday, November 10 - 3pm

U.S. Première  -  Ages: 15+


PUERTO RICO

SAN JUAN

Producciones Raúl Méndez

Una taza de té para

una mujer casada

A Cup of Tea for a Married Lady

written by Eugenio Hernández

directed by Alina Marrero

performed by Xiomara Rodríguez

The actress sings, laughs and cries, leading the audience to explore its feelings, all the while exposing women as men’s objects of desire. Taught to be submissive; and neglected and mistreated by inequality and machismo, even where they least expect it.

Friday, November 15 - 8pm
Saturday, November 16 - 8pm
Sunday, November 17 - 3pm
U.S. Première  -  Ages: 15+

URUGUAY

MONTEVIDEO

Compañía Nidia Telles

El País de las Maravillas

Wonderland

written & directed by Omar Varela

with Nidia Telles & Alejandro Martínez

The phenomenon of people who want to go away, blindly hoping that somewhere else, come what may, they will find a better destination, always seeking "the country of wonders." A look at ourselves with a humor that weaves itself throughout the work.

Friday, November 22 - 8pm
Saturday, November 23 - 8pm
Sunday, November 24 - 3pm
Area Première  -  Ages: 13+


Theater for Children

Adults $15; children under 13 $10 & under 4 FREE!

Ages: Family Show


USA

Teatro de la Luna

Yo la llamo Rusita Rojas

I Call Her Rusita Rojas

Bilingual

written by Cristina Ferrari
directed by Neher Jacqueline Briceño

The classic tale of “Little Red Riding Hood” by Charles Perrault, adapted for the theater with dialogue, song and dance, offers the valuable lesson that all children have the right to play, learn and have fun. Through some very humorous characters, we are reassured that life is beautiful and we should enjoy every moment…at our own pace!

These characters come alive to teach us how lovely life is—if we just take a moment to dream together. They also remind us of something we must never forget: Each of us carries a child in our heart.

DC Metro Theater Arts "If more children’s theatre was like Yo la Llamo Rusita Rojas, I’d go more often." "...energetic adaptation of Charles Perrault’s Little Red Riding Hood." "The stage... was lit up by three talented actors..." "Although most of the text is in Spanish and I only speak a little, I stayed engaged the whole time because of the energy and physicality."

Saturday, October 26 - 3pm

USA

Teatro de la Luna

Sanos y Contentos
Happy and Healthy

Bilingual

written & directed by
Neher Jacqueline Briceño

Sweet Miss Lettuce and her uncle Mr. Cucumber teach us that we can fight the evil Mrs. Laziness, discovering a world of good nutrition that, along with exercise, allows us to live happily and healthfully.

Saturday, November 2 - 3pm

Saturday, November 9 - 3pm

 

Our visiting troupes

travel by

United Airlines

TICKETS

Regular

Students &

Senior Citizens

(60+)

ONE SHOW

$35

$30

3-TICKET FESTIVAL PASS

$95

$80

FULL FESTIVAL PASS

$175

$150

 

Theater for Children

Adults

 under 13

under 4

$15

$10

FREE!

Shows

Week 1
Ecuador

Friday 10/18 (8PM)

Saturday 10/19 (8PM)

Sunday 10/20 (3PM)
Week 2
Colombia

Friday 10/25 (8PM)

Saturday 10/26 (8PM)

Sunday 10/27 (3PM)
USA  (I Call Her Rusita Rojas)

Saturday 10/26  (3PM)

Week 3
Uruguay
Wednesday 10/30
(6:30PM)
USA

Friday 11/1 (8PM)

Saturday 11/2 (8PM)

Sunday 11/3 (3PM)
USA  (Happy and Healthy)

Saturday 11/2  (3PM)

Week 4
PLAYREADING
Tuesday 11/5 (7PM)
Argentina

Friday 11/8 (8PM)

Saturday 11/9 (8PM)
Sunday 11/10 (3PM)
USA  (Happy and Healthy)
Saturday 11/9  (3PM)
Week 5
Puerto Rico
Friday 11/15 (8PM)
Saturday 11/16 (8PM)
Sunday 11/17 (3PM)
Week 6
Uruguay

Friday 11/22 (8PM)

Saturday 11/23 (8PM)
Sunday 11/24 (3PM)