FESTIVAL ARCHIVES

31ST INTERNATIONAL HISPANIC THEATRE FESTIVAL OF MIAMI

2016 PROGRAM

Official Poster Unveiling
Thursday, June 16 | 7:00-11:00pm
RICHARD BARRENECHEA | Artist

OFFICIAL POSTER UNVEILING

Meet and greet the Artist | Cocktail Reception, featuring pianist Francisco Paz
Official presentation of the signature artwork for the 31st International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami.

In collaboration with Miami-Dade County Auditorium | Co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Uruguay in Miami, Leon Medical Centers, and Bacardí USA.
Miami-Dade County Auditorium | 2901 West Flagler Street, Miami
(By invitation)
Photography Exhibit The MS St. Louis
Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 24
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

THE MS ST. LOUIS

Curated by Armando Lucas Correa | Design and Installation by Ernesto Padilla
A documentary and photographic exhibition commemorating the tragic 1939 journey of the Jewish refugees aboard the transatlantic liner MS St. Louis.

Co-presented by the Adrienne Arsht Center | Co-sponsored by Funding Arts Network (FAN) and Leon Medical Centers.
Carnival Studio Theater Lobby, Adrienne Arsht Center | 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Free admission during theater performances
I Won’t Bring Forth Children But Poems
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; July 7, 8, and 9 | 8:30pm
Sunday, July 10 | 5:00pm
TEATRO LA MORENA | Montevideo, Uruguay

NO DARÉ HIJOS, DARÉ VERSOS (I Won’t Bring Forth Children But Poems)

Written and directed by Marianella Morena
A passionate and incisive play about the poet Delmira Agustini, a pioneer of female erotic literature in Latin America. An inquiry into love, freedom, desire, and violence against women through contemporary, vibrant dramaturgy. (In Spanish)

Co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Uruguay in Miami.
Carnival Studio Theater, Adrienne Arsht Center | 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Tickets: 305.949.6722 | 866.949.6722 (toll free) | www.arshtcenter.org
2016 Life Achievement Award Nidia Telles
Thursday, July 7 | Immediately following the performance
URUGUAY

2016 LIFE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AWARD

Honoring Nidia Telles
Recognition of the distinguished career of veteran Uruguayan actress Nidia Telles for her invaluable contribution to Hispanic American theater.

Co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Uruguay in Miami.
Carnival Studio Theater, Adrienne Arsht Center | 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Special ceremony
The Hunt
Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9 | 8:30pm
Sunday, July 10 | 5:00pm
TEATRO PROMETEO | Miami, Florida, USA

CACERÍA (The Hunt)

Freely adapted from Arthur Miller's The Crucible by Cristina Rebull and Iliana Prieto | Directed by Joann Yarrow and Cristina Rebull
A vibrant, contemporary reimagining of Miller's classic on fanaticism, intolerance, and witch-hunts, where groundless accusations and collective fear unleash hysteria upon a ruthless community. (In Spanish with English supertitles)
Koubek Theatre, Miami Dade College | 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami
Tickets: 305.237.3262 | www.teatroprometeo.org | www.brownpapertickets.com
From the Wellspring of the Heart
Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9 | 8:30pm
Sunday, July 10 | 5:00pm
SA’AS TUN | Yucatan, Mexico

DEL MANANTIAL DEL CORAZÓN (From the Wellspring of the Heart)

Written and directed by Conchi León
An intimate and mystical experience inspired by Mayan traditions, myths, and rituals surrounding childbirth and motherhood, guided by the poignant testimonies of indigenous women. (In Spanish)

Sponsored by Miami-Dade County Auditorium.
On.Stage Black Box Theatre @ Miami-Dade County Auditorium | 2901 West Flagler Street, Miami
Tickets: 305.547.5414 | 800.745.3000 (toll free) | www.miamidadecountyauditorium.org
Mirrors of Don Quixote
Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16 | 8:30pm
Sunday, July 17 | 5:00pm
PÁNICOESCÉNICO PRODUCCIONES | Madrid, Spain

LOS ESPEJOS DE DON QUIJOTE (Mirrors of Don Quixote)

Written and directed by Alberto Herreros Salcedo
A fictional prison encounter between Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare where they exchange experiences, passions, and reflections on madness, genius, and the immortality of their creations.

Co-sponsored by Fundación Contamos Contigo and IV Centenario de la Muerte de Cervantes.
Carnival Studio Theater, Adrienne Arsht Center | 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Tickets: 305.949.6722 | 866.949.6722 (toll free) | www.arshtcenter.org
The Desert Island
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; July 14, 15, and 16 | 8:30pm
GRUPO OJCURO | Buenos Aires, Argentina

LA ISLA DESIERTA (The Desert Island)

Written by Roberto Arlt and José Menchaca | Directed by José Menchaca
In a drab port office, clerks trapped in routine and monotony dream of escaping to paradisiacal islands. Performed in complete darkness using auditory, tactile, and olfactory stimuli.

Sponsored by Miami-Dade County Auditorium | Co-sponsored by Teatro Ciego de Argentina.
On.Stage Black Box Theatre @ Miami-Dade County Auditorium | 2901 West Flagler Street, Miami
Tickets: 305.547.5414 | 800.745.3000 (toll free) | www.miamidadecountyauditorium.org
Stone by Stone
Saturday, July 16 | 5:00pm
EL TEATRE DE L’HOME DIBUIXAT | Valencia, Spain

PIEDRA A PIEDRA (Stone by Stone)

Written and directed by Rosa Díaz
A solitary man walks along the beach and discovers that stones can come to life, becoming characters full of poetry and tenderness. Following the performance, children interact with the actor followed by a presentation by Short Chef on nutrition.

In collaboration with Key Biscayne Community Center | Co-sponsored by Centro Cultural Español de Miami, INAEM, and the Marlins Foundation.
Island Room, Key Biscayne Community Center | 10 Village Green Way, Key Biscayne
Free admission and parking | Reservations: 305.365.8900
International Children's Day — Stone by Stone
Sunday, July 17 | 2:00-7:00pm
EL TEATRE DE L’HOME DIBUIXAT | Valencia, Spain

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY — STONE BY STONE

Written and directed by Rosa Díaz
2:00-3:00pm | Arts and crafts, rides, face painting, and distribution of combo meals
3:00-4:30pm | Interactive workshops: acting, dance, voice/music, painting, and puppetry
4:45-5:45pm | Workshop participants' presentation
6:00-7:00pm | PERFORMANCE: Stone by Stone.

Sponsored by TARGET, Miami-Dade County Auditorium, Centro Cultural Español de Miami, INAEM, and the Marlins Foundation.
On.Stage Black Box Theatre @ Miami-Dade County Auditorium | 2901 West Flagler Street, Miami
Free admission and parking | Information: 305.547.5414
Educational Conference
Friday, July 22 | 2:00-5:00pm
BEATRIZ J. RIZK, Ph.D. | Educational Program Director

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE | TRENDS IN LATINO PERFORMING ARTS

Commemorating the Tragic 1939 Voyage of the MS St. Louis
Keynote address and panel discussion examining current trends in Hispanic and Latin American theater, focusing on the historical memory of the MS St. Louis and its artistic resonance today. (In Spanish and English)

In collaboration with Teatro Prometeo, Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus.
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Building 2, Room 2106 | 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami
Free admission and parking | Information: 305.445.8877
Harbor of Broken Glass
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; July 21, 22, and 23 | 8:30pm
Sunday, July 24 | 5:00pm
TEATRO AVANTE | Miami, Florida, USA (World Premiere)

EL PUERTO DE LOS CRISTALES ROTOS (Harbor of Broken Glass)

Written by Mario Ernesto Sánchez and Patricia Suárez | Directed by Mario Ernesto Sánchez
The tragedy of the Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis who sailed from Germany in 1939 seeking asylum in Havana and Miami, only to be denied entry and forced back to the Nazi horrors. A historical tragedy confronting the present on intolerance and human refuge. (In Spanish with English supertitles)

Co-sponsored by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, and State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
Carnival Studio Theater, Adrienne Arsht Center | 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
Tickets: 305.949.6722 | 866.949.6722 (toll free) | www.arshtcenter.org
The Solar System
Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23 | 8:30pm
Sunday, July 24 | 5:00pm
EL SISTEMA SOLAR | Lima, Peru

EL SISTEMA SOLAR (The Solar System)

Written and directed by Mariana de Althaus
During a tense Christmas Eve dinner in Lima, a dysfunctional family confronts buried secrets, reproaches, and unhealed wounds when the elderly father introduces his new partner—his own son's ex-girlfriend. A poignant yet tender portrait of family dynamics. (In Spanish)

Sponsored by Miami-Dade County Auditorium | Co-sponsored by Costamar Travel.
On.Stage Black Box Theatre @ Miami-Dade County Auditorium | 2901 West Flagler Street, Miami
Tickets: 305.547.5414 | 800.745.3000 (toll free) | www.miamidadecountyauditorium.org