Sent by: Repertorio Espanol Reply to the sender New Target $1 Sundays added. Cartas a una madre May 3rd - 6:30pm & Vagón May 17 6:30pm. This Friday, last chance!: Nilo Cruz's Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama Ana en el trópico with Francisco Gattorno La casa de los espíritus based on Isabel Allende's novel Jorge Amado's Doña Flor y sus dos maridos with Francisco Gattorno Doña Flor y sus dos maridos May 2nd, Park Theater, Union City, NJ Next week: Marcelo Rodríguez's heart-warming Cartas a una madre This Friday, last chance!: Nilo Cruz's Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama Ana en el trópico with Francisco Gattorno [+] Click here to buy tickets [+] Click here for a full performance schedule Ana en el trópico (Anna in the Tropics) By Nilo Cruz Directed by René Buch "Ana en el trópico" has found its natural language in Repertorio Español's new production. -The New York Times Passion and jealousy erupt in a tobacco factory when the workers are
introduced to Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. Last chance!: Friday, April 24-8pm Tickets start at $30 Mature Audiences [+] Click for videos and information for Ana en el trópico La casa de los espíritus based on Isabel Allende's novel [+] Click here to reserve tickets [+] Click for a full performance schedule La casa de los espíritus (The House of the Spirits) A new play by Caridad Svich based on Isabel Allende's novel Directed by José Zayas Made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, New York Theater Program "The performances are strong all around. José Zayas has directed with what comes across as a real passion for the material." -The New York Times "By making innovative use of videos, the play brings Clara's diaries to life... its surprisingly effective" -BBC World Radio "This production restores the story's vibrant magical realism..." - International Herald Tribune "...lyrical and satisfying... A commanding central performance from Nelson Landrieu... Beatriz Córdoba is luminous." - Backstage "Svich effectively nails the book's central drama..." -Village Voice "Denise Quiñones acts as a steady guide through the long course of the play as Alba, delivering poignantly..." -nytheatre.com [+] View photos on Facebook [+] Watch two scenes on video, plus interviews and behind the scenes tours. Charting the rise and fall of the Trueba family in an un-named Latin
American country (reminiscent of Chile), the piece spans the 1920s through the 1970s, as the country moves through enormous sociopolitical changes that culminate in a devastating dictatorship. Performances: Saturday, April 25-3pm (Sold out) Saturday, May 16-8pm (Sold out) Saturday, May 30-8pm Sunday, May 31-3pm (Sold out) Saturday, June 13-8pm Sunday, June 14-3pm Saturday, July 25-8pm Sunday, July 26-3pm *Target $1 Sunday Saturday, August 8-8pm Sunday, August 9-3pm Saturday, August 22-8pm Sunday, August 23-3pm Mature audiences only (Ages 17+) [+] Click for videos and information for La casa de los espíritus Jorge Amado's Doña Flor y sus dos maridos with Francisco Gattorno [+] Click here to buy tickets [+] Click here for a full performance schedule Doña Flor y sus dos maridos By Jorge Amado Directed by Jorge Alí Triana With Francisco Gattorno as Vadinho, Pedro Serka as Teodoro and Selenis Leyva or Denise Quiñones, Miss Universe 2001, as Flor. "Raucous and bawdy...exuberant music and dancing...colorful costumes...two fine leading men...the matinee-idol-handsome Francisco Gattorno makes Vadinho tender as well as a lout; and Pedro Serka balances Teodoro's dignity with shy sweetness..the party onstage was contagious!" -The New York Times
"The party arrived...a sensual feast and a joyful celebration for all of us to enjoy...the production, scenery, music, costumes, lights and choreography are excellent... the actors are wonderful, all of them...selenis Leyva and Denise Quiñones offer us two great performances...very different...it's worth it to see them both." -El Diario La Prensa Doña Flor misses her late husband's passionate intimacy. She remarries and magical realism allows her to live (and sleep) with her two husbands. A colorful adaptation of Brazilian Jorge Amado's masterpiece. Performances: Thursday, April 23-7pm Saturday, April 25-8pm Sunday, April 26-3pm (Sold Out) Saturday, May 2-8pm (Park Theater, Union City, New Jersey) Saturday, May 9-8pm Sunday, May 10-3pm & 6:30pm Saturday, May 23-8pm Sunday, May 24-3pm Saturday, June 6-8pm Sunday, June 7-3pm Saturday, July 18-8pm Sunday, July 19-3pm Mature Audiences (Ages 17+) [+] Click for videos and information for Doña Flor y sus dos maridos Doña Flor y sus dos maridos May 2nd, Park Theater, Union City, NJ Doña Flor y sus dos maridos in Union City, New Jersey! With Francisco Gattorno One performance only: Saturday, May 2-8pm Park Theater Union City, New Jersey 560 32nd Street Union City, NJ 07087 Two ways to save: 1) $5 off the regular ticket price. Use code FLOR 2) Two premium seats for $85. Use code GATTORNO [+] Click here to reserve for "Doña Flor..." in Union City, NJ [+] Click here for more information and videos
Next week: Marcelo Rodríguez's heart-warming Cartas a una madre [+] Click here to reserve tickets [+] Click for a full performance schedule Cartas a una madre By Marcelo Rodríguez Directed by José Zayas Winning Play of the MetLife Nuestras Voces National Playwriting Competition "A talented cast! Miriam Cruz assumes the lead role with full force...she harnesses her rich voice throughout extended storytelling episodes and can transform a single word into any expression she desires. Ernesto de Villa-Bejjani commands sympathy from the first moment...berrido shines in the role of the caretaker..." -nytheatre.com "...a rare opportunity to honestly engage with issues of aging, dying, and remembering, themes that, like elderly women, are largely left in the shadows." -nytheatre.com The life of a Venezuelan teenager who was sent to the U.S. by her father leaving her child behind. Years later, the hope of a visit from her son is the only thing that keeps her alive. Based on a true story. Performances: Sunday, May 3-6:30pm *Target $1 Sunday Sunday, May 17-3pm Monday, May 25-3pm (Memorial Day) General Audiences [+] Click for information and videos about Cartas a una madre Repertorio Español Tickets and information: Online: www.repertorio.org By phone: 212-225-9920
In person: 138 East 27th Street, Manhattan, New York (Between Lexington and Third Avenues) Sunday-Thursday: 9am-7pm Friday & Saturday: 9am-9pm Subway: 6, N or R to 28th Street Performances are in Spanish with English translation unless otherwise noted. [+] Join us on facebook [+] Visit our Youtube Channel (www.youtube.com/repertorioespanol) All photos by Michael Palma, except "Isabel Allende" by Lori Barra. *Offers are valid only for new reservations and for the performances specified above. Up to 8 tickets per customer. May not be used in combination with other offers. Subject to availability. This e-mail was sent from Repertorio Espanol Immediate removal with PatronMail SecureUnsubscribe.
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