Series C

Carlos Satizabal, Patricia Areza, and the other members of the Columbian Group "Rapsoda", arrived in Minnesota yesterday in preparation for their performances this weekend at The Political Theatre Festival. These innovative artists have built their artististic careers creating art that is engaging, subversive, and challenging. We welcome them. Come see their performances this Friday and Saturday at Intermedia Arts: 2822 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. For Reservations, call 612-871-4444.

Review in TCDaily Planet

Jennifer Holder describes Series B as "provocative", and attests the audience had a "lively discussion on the overarching theme of personal identity." Read the review here.

A Lecture, a Symposium, and a Forum

In conjunction with Teatro del Pueblo's Political Theatre Festival, The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at the University of Minnesota is sponsoring:

The State of Iberoamerican Studies Series: Human Rights and Theater,
The Iberoamerican African Diaspora,
The 7th Political Theater Festival

This community outreach, interdepartmental, intercollegiate, international symposium and theater festival offers a series of lectures around theater, performance, literature and social discourse. The group of scholars attending will also incorporate into their lectures and discussions topics on Human Rights, immigration, discrimination, violence, poverty, displacement, political theater, and women. Lectures and discussions will be conducted in Spanish and in English.

Thursday, February 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at St. John's University Alumni Lounge
Lecture: Patricia Ariza speaks on "Women in Times of War: Social Justice Through Artistic Expression".

Sponsored by Center for Women, Spanish Club, and The Hispanic Studies Department Free admission and open to the public.

Friday, February 29, 9:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies. Folwell 116

The State of Iberoamerican Studies Series Symposium. Free admission and open to the public.

Sunday, March 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Intermedia Arts
TEATRO DEL PUEBLO Forum: Carlos Satizábal, Carlos Vargas, and Luis A. Ramos-Garcia

More Publicity

An article on the Political Theatre Festival from Vida y Sabor.

Out of Cordoba

The last performance of "Out of Cordoba" by Hector Roberts, directed by Pedro Bayon, with Ann Gonzales, Alberto Panelli, and Derek Miller is on Thursday at 8pm.













Photos by Hector Roberts

For Mi ChiChi

"For Mi ChiChi", by Tere Martinez, directed by Sylvia Pontaza and starring Vibhuti Arya, plays next Thursday, 8pm, at Intermedia Arts, as part of the last weekend of The Political Theatre Festival











Photos by Hector Roberts

Variations on Mixed Generations

"Variations on Mixed Generations" by Eric Silva Brenneman, directed by David Lind, with Liv Roque, Geoffrey Flores, and Allison True, plays for the last time next Sunday at 2:00pm at Intermedia Arts as part of the final weekend of Political Theatre Festival.









Photos by Hector Roberts

Hurricane in a Glass

"Hurricane in a Glass" by Kimberly del Busto, directed by Shannon Harman, with Yolanda Cotterall, Liv ROque, Heidi Berg, and Ann Gonzales" performs next on Sunday at 2pm at Intermedia Arts.














Photos by Hector Roberts

The Great All-Dominican Championship Playoff Game

"The Great All-Dominican" Championship Playoff Game", by Robin Rice Lichtig, directed by Steve Moulds, with Geoffrey Flores, Ernest Briggs, and Corey Walton, performing next Sunday, 2pm, at Intermedia Arts.












Photos by Hector Roberts

American Latino

The last chance to see "American Latino" by Dominic Orlando, directed by Christina Akers, with Yolanda Cotteral, Vibhuti Arya, Rita Medina, Eric Silva Brenneman, and Indira Addington is this Thursday at 8pm at Intermedia Arts.








Photos by Hector Roberts

Mucho Latino

By Dominic Orlando, directed by Brian Balcom, with Sherwin Ressureccion, Liana Simonds, and John Stillwell. Last night to see Mucho Latino is 2:00 on Sunday.






Photos by Hector Roberts

Target Night

Tonight we had a special Politcal Theatre Festival Performance for Target Corporation's Hispanic Business Council and La Escualita, an after school program for Latino Youth. Preceding the performances of two plays by Dominic Orlando, a delicious repast was prepared for theatre goers by Manny's Tortas.

Matinee

The actors were up bright and early this morning for our Political Theatre Festival Matinee. Students from Multicultural Indigenous Academy, Hastings High School, and Project Success watched "Variations on Mixed Generations" by Eric Silva Brenneman and "American Latino" by Dominic Orlando. These bright young people had some great observations and comments during the discussion afterwards.

Political Theatre Festival Opening

The Political Theatre Festival opened last night, following the opening reception for Santiago Zarzosa. Here are some pictures from the lobby at Intermedia Arts.

Happy Valentine's Day

Remember tonight is two for one date night at the Political Theatre Festival. So bring your date, and come on over to Intermedia Arts. Reservations: 612-871-4444.

Here's some more buzz about the shows:

The Rake: Cristina Corova says the best way to spend V-Day is exploring Latin American social political issues.

City Pages: We made the A-List

Buzz

The Political Theatre Festival is here! We've gotten some great press already. Here are some preview articles:

MinnPost: Lorena Duarte interviews Artistic Director Alberto Justiniano

TC Daily Planet: "Festival brings political theater with a Latino focus to Minneapolis"

La Voz: A Preview Article about the Festival, in Spanish

Santiago Zarzosa

Here are some of the images from the Sandy Agustin Gallery, at Intermedia Arts, where Santiago Zarzosa's artwork is being displayed in collaboration with the Political Theatre Festival. The opening reception for the Gallery is February 14 from 6-8pm, so come for the party, and stay for the show. Intermedia Arts is located at 2822 Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. More Info at 612-871-4444

Love Rox

Rita Medina, Yolanda Cotteral, and Indira Addington performed an exerpt from "American Latino" at LOVE ROX, a benefit cabaret for Intermedia Arts. The full version of the play, by Dominic Orlando and directed by Christina Akers, opens on February 14 at the Political Theatre Festival .

Rehearsal for "Out of Cordoba"

The Political Theatre Festival is drawing near. Here are actors Derek Miller, Ann Gonzales, and Alberto Panelli along with director Pedro Bayon working on a scene from "Out of Cordoba" by Hector Roberts.

Echoes from the New World at St. Thomas

On Friday we performed "Echoes from the New World" at St. Thomas University. We had a great show, which was followed by an engaging discussion. Pictured below are Liv Roque and Indira Addington.