This week we are holding space for a series on decolonizing theatre practice, which is not an easy thing to do. Instead of asking for single-narrative articles from multiple individuals, we have asked communities to have discussions and share them to keep the conversation around decolonization diverse and complex. Each piece is itself a conversation and we hope you'll join! We couldn't possibly cover everything, so please add your voice and perspective from wherever you sit/stand/breathe in the circle.—Madeline Sayet and Annalisa Dias, series curators. The interviewees: Indigenous Direction (ID), a consulting firm for companies and artists who want to create accurate work about, for, and wit
I'll be directing a reading of Guadalís Del Carmen's new play BEES AND HONEY at the inaugural SolFest! SolFest will feature new work by three Latina playwrights: the work of Paola Lázaro on Monday, June 25; the work of Guadalís Del Carmen on Tuesday, June 26; and the work of Karen Zacarías on Wednesday, June 27. All presentations will begin at 7pm, with a pre-show mixer. Writers will receive up to 15 hours of rehearsal, culminating in a public sharing of their work each evening. Unlike traditional new work festivals, which culminate in a full reading of the play, writers will choose an hour of material to share at the end of their process. Read more
