TeatroStageFest 2010 Supported By Jimmy Smits, Runs 6/17-30

The Latino International Theater Festival of New York, Inc. (LITF/NY) announced that the 4th Annual TeatroStageFest will take place June 17-30, 2010, featuring six acclaimed local and international productions, free outdoor performances, children/family events, play readings and multi-media and Clowning workshops. In a show of support, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-Winner Jimmy Smits (Dexter, NYPD Blue, Broadway's Anna in the Tropics and God of Carnage) is the featured Spokesperson of TeatroStageFest 2010's bilingual radio and television marketing campaigns.

"We are thrilled that Jimmy Smits jumped on board with the right dose of humor and excitement to help us spread the word about TeatroStageFest 2010's special focus on visual theater that transcends linguistic barriers. Circus arts, acrobatics, music, dance, and live video are at the heart of this year's festival program, although we are equally proud to celebrate the world-wide Day of the Spanish Language with Instituto Cervantes," announced Susana Tubert, Executive Producer of TeatroStageFest and LITF/NY's Co-Founder. "Mark your calendars and join our Fiesta of Visual Teatro for All Ages!"

When asked about the significance of TeatroStageFest, Jimmy Smits responded: "TeatroStageFest is the meeting point of Latino, Caribbean and Ibero-American cultures. As the Capital of Theater, New York City is enriched by the unique stories and view points of these productions from New York and around the world. Everyone should get their tickets to the most accessible and fun two weeks of the Summer at TeatroStageFest!"

Highlights of TeatroStageFest 2010 include:
From Argentina, Fulanos ("Everyman") - a dazzling exploration of human nature in a tour-de-force performance by La Arena's troupe of acrobatic actors on six ladders.
From Spain, m³- A NoSpace Odissey - You think your New York apartment is too small? Wait until you see this comical fringe masterpiece in which a city dweller must learn to live in the largest apartment he can afford: a one cubic meter size box.

From Brazil, Isadora.Orb: The Final Metaphor - What would happen if NASA decided to send to outer space a module ship with theater, music, dance and video artists? Discover it in this stunning multimedia exploration about creating art in outer space.

From Peru/NYC, Oh! Yantay - A colorful family-friendly adaptation of the classic Inca tale of Ollantay, considered the first play to be performed in the Americas.

From Brazil, Animals of Brazil - The jungle's many endearing animals come to life in this whimsical carnival of Brazilian music, choreography and awe-inspiring puppets.

From NYC, I Want You By My Side - An all-teen cast stars in Tere Martínez's new play about a college freshman who's on top of the world, until she is forced to face the possibility that she may be HIV positive.

Single tickets to TeatroStageFest range from $10.00 to $20.00. The Festival also offers group discounts and two-show discount passes to view two different shows in one day, with access to TeatroStageLounge. Other FREE programming at TeatroStageFest 2010 includes: Day of the Spanish Language, an Instituto Cervantes world-wide celebration, a concert by Chico Mann on the rooftop of El Museo del Barrio, Spain's Contemporary Dramaturgy and The Authors' Voice, two series of staged readings by the best Iberian and Latino playwrights, and multimedia and clowning Workshops that will be led by visiting directors and performers.

TeatroStageFest 2010 is made possible through collaborations with Presenting Partners El Museo del Barrio, Teatro IATI, Instituto Cervantes, Queens Zoo, and Queens Theatre in the Park.
For more information about TeatroStageFest 2010 programming, box office, and the entire schedule of events visit www.teatrostagefest.org or call 212-695-4010.

TeatroStageFest 2010's PSA campaign featuring Jimmy Smits is scheduled to launch in June on NY1, NY 1 Noticias, Univisión 41, Telemundo 47, V-me, NBC4, Telefutura 68, and X 96.3 FM.
Produced by LITF/NY, a not-for-profit organization that promotes Latino Theater in New York, TeatroStageFest is the most prominent Latino theater festival in the northeastern United States. It is an Official Event of the New York City Latin Media and Entertainment Commission, and counts with the support of Founding Sponsor Time Warner, Official Airline American Airlines, Principal Media Sponsors El Diario/La Prensa, Univision 41, and Telemundo 47. Other Sponsors include: Bloomberg L.P., NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Council Manhattan Delegation, NYC Council Member Rosie Mendez, Senator Jose Serrano Jr., Assembly Member Peter Rivera, Con Edison, Consulate General of Brazil and Spain in New York, Ministry of Foreign Relations of Brazil and Spain, Universidad Nacional San Martin of Argentina, TDF/TAP, The Curtis McGraw Foundation, El Museo del Barrio, Teatro IATI, Queens Zoo, Instituto Cervantes, and TDF/Tap, among other partners.

Susana Tubert encourages the Festival's growing audience to stay in the know by signing up for the TeatroStageFest Newsletter at www.teatrostagefest.org and emailing questions to info@teatrostagefest.org.