The Moon’s Embrace: A celebration of Latin American theater- through 17 March, 2012
February 23-March 17
Teatro de la Luna’s 2011-12 main stage spotlights four outstanding productions, offering an opportunity to experience the work of well-known works — and performers — from Costa Rica, Spain, Argentina and Uruguay. The series features a new Spanish-language show with English dubbing or surtitles every week
Performances
Costa Rica:
The Immigrant
This award-winning play, written by César Meléndez, is based on real events. It culminates two years of research by Teatro La Polea, founded by Cristina Bruno Catania and Meléndez.
Feb. 23-25
Spain: Family
Under Construction
U.S. premiere. In a crammed theater, a group of actors improvise a family. The show is performed by Factoría Teatro.
March 1-3
Argentina: I Can’t
Live Without a Maid
U.S. premiere. With humor, actor-playwright-director-scholar Perla Laske takes a sharp look at the issue of domestic help. March 8-10
Uruguay:
Petru: All By Himself
The delicate thread of a musical revue meets with the aesthetic of a café concert as Petru Valenski pays homage to the most exalted comedic style of his homeland, using songs, poetry and monologues to bring his audience to laughter.
March 15-17
