Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of ¡SER! at LATC
By: Molly Tracy Nov. 13, 2013
Get ready, get set...get ¡Ser! The world premiere of a comedic solo show written and performed by Karen Anzoategui that features live music by CAVA and Walter Miranda written in collaboration with Louie Pérez of Los Lobos. ¡Ser! is a riveting personal narrative that examines a queer Latina's strained relationship with each of her two homes: Los Angeles, and Buenos Aires. Spending years in both cities, she dreams of a pilgrimage to meet her soccer idol Diego Maradona and see him play. The back and forth migration of her upbringing, amidst major moments in Argentine history, leaves her with few role models save an over-sexed Argentinean English teacher and a mute that communicates via horn. Featuring live music and her own soccer skills, Karen delights in her zany journey to find community and love in pursuit of her ¡GOL!
Directed by Marcos Nájera, the show will begin previews on Nov. 15 and performances: Nov. 16-Dec. 8, from Thursdays at 8 pm: Nov. 21; Dec. 5 (dark Nov. 28), Fridays at 8 pm: Nov. 15 (preview); 22, 29; Dec. 6, Saturdays at 8 pm: Nov. 16 (Opening), 23, 30; Dec. 7, Sundays at 3 pm: Nov. 17,* 24;* Dec. 1,* 8. * A moderated discussion will follow the performances on Nov. 17, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1.
Tickets are: General admission: $30 (except preview and opening night), Thursdays: $10 (limited quantity available), Students, Seniors and Groups 10+: $20, LATC Members: $15, Preview (Nov. 15): $15, Opening Night (Nov. 16): $50 (music spun live pre-show and at the post-show reception by DJ collective Descarga Soundsystem), and can be purchased by calling (866) 811-4111 or going online to www.thelatc.org/2013/shows/ser/.
Front: Karen Anzoategui Rear L to R: musicians Shaunte Palmer on trombone and keys; Clinton Cameron on drums and percussion, Walter Miranda on piano, bass and percussion; and CAVA on vocals and percussion.
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