so go the ghosts of mexico, part one
by Matthew Paul Olmos
La MaMa premieres so go the ghosts of mexico, part one, the first in Olmos' three-play cycle dealing with the U.S./Mexico drug wars. The play is inspired by the true story of Marisol Valles Garcia, "the bravest woman in Mexico." (Daily News)
April 11-18, 2013 - Buy Ticketstion:
La MaMa ETC -- 74A East 4th Street
In 2012, La MaMa gave Sam Shepard the Ellen Stewart Award to honor his work as a playwright who has consistently challenged conventional theatrical boundaries. As part of the award, Mr. Shepard chose a young playwright to create a new work to be produced at La MaMa the following season.
Inspired by the true story of Marisol Valles Garcia, “the bravest woman in Mexico,” the play follows a young woman who volunteers to replace a beheaded police chief and sets off a chain reaction in her husband, the Narcos, and perhaps the entire country of Mexico.
Click here to read The Huffington Post's interview with Matthew Paul Olmos.
Company: La MaMa ETC
Matthew Paul Olmos is a 2013 Sundance Institute UCROSS Playwright, 2012 Princess Grace Fellow in Playwriting, 2012-13 New York Theatre Workshop fellow and two-time Resident Artist at Mabou Mines/Suite.
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Company: Sea & Light Productions
Award-winning writer and performer Mariluz Acosta brought to New York her acclaimed show about the effects of domestic violence among women from different cultural and social backgrounds. The show features 11 real-life stories of New York City men and women. Through the use of dark humor and emotional honesty, Mujeres al Desnudo (Naked) explores a complex subject matter, leading to awareness, healing and hope. Mujeres al Desnudo (Naked) had a successful run at the prestigious National Theater of Santo Domingoin 2011, where it was praised by critics and audiences alike.
Written and directed by: Mariluz Acosta
Co-Producer: Paola Soto
Cast: Mariluz Acosta, Angie Regina, Sandy Hernandez, Yrisell Hernandez, y Miguel Maldonado
Music: Desmar Guevara
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