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presents The 4th Annual Theatrical Celebration to La Virgen de Guadalupe
Contact: Marisela Barrera
***SPANISH INTERVIEWS MAY BE BOOKED BY CALLING 214.220.2443***
The 4th Annual Virgen Project presented by Cara Mia Theatre Co.
At The Undermain Theatre Basement Space
December 8-9 & 12-16, 2000 8:15 p.m.
With an exhibition in the lobby, "La Virgen"
***Please note: Opening Night, December 8, is SOLD OUT!***
Tuesday December 12 & Wednesday December 13:
Cara Mia Theatre Co. invites you to its fourth annual theatrical celebration
of La Virgen de Guadalupe at the Undermain Theater Basement Space (3200 Main
Street Street in Deep Ellum). This year's Virgen Project consists of two
productions:
Virgen Manifestations is a 20 minute one-woman show written and performed by
Marisela Barrera with Rosendo Reyna on guitar and accordian. "Virgen
Manifestations is a compilation of my writings from different works
previously produced. La Virgen is a reoccurring theme," says Ms. Barrera.
MILAGRITOS/little miracles is the feature production of the evening; it is
an
adaptation of Women Hollering Creek by Sandra Cisneros, first produced by
Cara Mia in 1998 at the Ice House Cultural Center. Ms. Barrera has taken
characters from Cisneros' stories and has woven them together to tell of a
woman's memories of a childhood in South Texas and the development of her
relationship with art and La Virgen de Guadalupe. Marinca Calo-oy revives
her original role as La Virgen de Guadalupe; Marco Rodriguez is also
featured. Musical Direction by Rosendo Reyna includes traditional Virgen de
Guadalupe songs such as "La Guadalupana de Tepayac," "Las Mananitas," and
"La
Virgen Ranchera."
The annual Virgen Project began in 1997 with a production of Denise Chavez's
Novena Narrativas. MILAGRITOS/little miracles was produced in 1998 as the
2nd Annual Virgen Project. In December 1999, Cara Mia hosted an evening of
readings on La Virgen de Guadalupe at the Ice House and traveled to Mexico
City on December 12 for her celebration.
La Virgen de Guadalupe serves as an inspiration for many. Drive down the
streets of Oak Cliff and see her image on trucks, her statue on front yards,
and even etched permanently as tattoo art. Men and women both, named
Guadalupe, Lupe, or Lupita. Her influence on Mexican culture cannot be
denied. She is not only a religious icon, but also a symbol of strength and
hope for a people. "As a kid I ran away from my culture. Now I am
rediscovering where I come from. It's like La Virgen is saying, you're the
one that's been gone. I've always been here," states Marinca Calo-oy.
Cara Mia Theatre Co. was established as a nonprofit organization in 1996.
Our mission is to broaden the definition, understanding and appreciation of
the Latino culture by nurturing its roots, emerging artists, literature, and
theatre.
This project is supported, in part, by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural
Affairs.
PLEASE CALL CARA MIA @ (214) 220.2443 |
