The third annual TeatroStageFest, highlighting the work of Latino and Ibero-American theatre artists, launched on Monday, June 15 at Joe's Pub with the concert "Broadway's R.Evolución Latina."
TeatroStageFest, which runs through June 28, offers a cross-section of dance, music, comedy, workshops and artist panels, representing the artistic contributions of the Latino community.
The kick-off concert "Broadway's R.Evolución Latina" featured In the Heights cast members Andrea Burns,
Janet Dacal, Rogelio Douglas Jr.,
Doreen Montalvo and Eliseo Román. The 7:00 performance was conceived by In the Heights associate choreographer and performer
Luis Salgado.
Now in its third year, TeatroStageFest is New York's premier Latino and Ibero-American theater festival, and features a two-week series of theater, dance, music and comedy performances; family programming; workshops; artist panels and conferences.
R.Evolución Latina is a not-for-profit organization of Broadway artists and activists committed to empowering artistic growth within the Latino Community through collaboration, productions, and educational support programs.
Supported by Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, R.Evolución Latina not only develops artistic programming and events within Latino communities but also raises funds for organizations in need and creates artistic paths for children to pursue their dreams via after-school activities and programs.
For more information, visit
www.revolucionlatina.org and
www.teatrostagefest.org.
Photos by Michael Palma
Janet Dacal (In the Heights)
Eliseo Roman (In the Heights)
Marcus James Paul (Rent / In the Heights)
Eliseo Roman
Janet Dacal
Doreen Montalvo (In the Heights)
Rogelio Douglas Jr. (The Little Mermaid)
Taharga Patterson, Marcus James Paul, Andrea Patterson, Shockwave and Rogelio Douglas Jr.
Doreen Montalvo
Marcus James Paul
Susana Tubert (Executive Producer, TeatroStageFest) and Luis Salgado (Founder/Director of R.Evolucion Latina)
Rogelio Douglas Jr.
Finale