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!
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.
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.
(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 byXiomara 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.
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."
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.
