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De Colores 2010

3rd ANNUAL
2010 DE COLORES FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS BY
LATIN-CANADIAN PLAYWRIGHTS

October 7 & 8, 2010

Theatre Direct Studio, Wychwood Arts Barns, 601 Christie (at St. Clair W.)

The De Colores Festival of New Works focuses on providing developmental support for works in progress written by Canadian Latin American artists. We pair the chosen playwrights with professional dramaturgs from Toronto's theatre community in order that they receive one-on-one support.

The De Colores Festival dramaturgs are Stephen Colella, Dramaturg at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People and Erica Kopyto, dramaturg working with PEN Canada/ARC Fest and the Writers in Exile program.

The 2010 Playwrights:

Untitled by Martha Chaves
A one-woman show about leaving the revolution in Nicaragua, coming out in Canada and God, by the only Latina queen of comedy in Canada!

The Intruder by Amaranta Leyva
The Intruder tells the story of Catalina, a young Mexican girl whose parents have recently divorced. She is trying to answer questions about herself and her situation when her quest is aggravated by the abrupt entry of her mother's new boyfriend, the man she calls "The Intruder". She launches her own investigation to find out what dark secrets are hidden behind this man's soothing presence, she will explore the limits of good and evil, the power of social conformity, and the puzzles of identity.

Sangre Redux, an adaptation based on Lorca's Blood Wedding by Marilo Nuñez
The night of the wedding and the Bride is no where to be found. A secret is revealed as the moon begins to bleed a desperate song of despair. Set in the northern wastelands of Ontario, where migrant worker's hands bleed from overuse and brotherhood goes beyond blood and family.

Further Beyond: A Testimonial Drama by Juan Carlos Velis
Elizabeth goes back to El Salvador to search for her lover Roberto only to find herself face to face with the person behind his demise.

Stay tuned for in depth interviews, cast information and video excerpts!

For more information regarding the 2010 De Colores Festival of New Works please contact:

email: hola (at) alamedatheatre.com
phone (416) 652-5442.

 
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