If you’ve been looking to attend some plays that are made for and by Latinos, then you’re in luck because the wait is officially over. The Latino International Theater Festival of New York, Inc. (LITF/NY) announced its line-up for the third annual TeatroStageFest happening this summer. This year’s theatrical showcase features 22 performances, 19 events, and over 50 local and international artists from Argentina, Chile, Spain, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Colombia. It’s two-week long programming includes theater, music, dance, comedy, artist panels, lectures, workshops, family events, and a playwriting competition for high school students. Whether you prefer English or Spanish, every play offers presentations in both languages, encouraging those to attend many of the festival’s highlights.
"I am proud to announce that from June 15-28, 2009, New York City can 'expect the unexpected' at TeatroStageFest!" says Susana Tubert, Executive Producer and Co-Founder of TeatroStageFest. "The third annual TeatroStageFest will counter the economic crisis with an extremely accessible and, above all, unpredictably entertaining line-up for all audiences!"
Whether you prefer over-the-top musicals or heartfelt dramas, TeatroStageFest has something for everyone. The festival will kick off the celebration with the one-night-only R.Evolución Latina starring many performers and musicians from Broadway’s In The Heights. For some comic relief, audiences can attend Comedy Bailout Package at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater and Queens Theater in the Park. With Spotlight: South America's Teatro, New Yorkers will be introduced to the work of Claudio Tolcachir and Guillermo Calderón, two cutting-edge playwright/directors from Chile and Argentina. Also, GlamourTango Quintet, an all-women ensemble from Uruguay and Argentina, will pay homage to women's contributions to tango.
For info on all of TeatroStageFest’s events or to purchase tickets, click here.
