KUMANANA AUDITION & WORKSHOP POSTING
DESCRIPTION/DESCRIPCIÓN
GALA Hispanic Theatre will be holding a workshop and audition for local union and non-union actors for an upcoming production of Kumanana! An Afro-Peruvian Musical Revue, an original musical revue about how siblings Victoria and Nicomedes Santa Cruz influenced Afro-Peruvian culture, told through their writings, music, and poetry. This world premiere production will be directed by GALA’s Artistic Director Hugo Medrano with choreography and associate direction by Luis Sandoval from Lima, Peru.
In 1959, Victoria and Nicomedes Santa Cruz spearheaded a revival of the Afro Peruvian music, dance, theatre and poetry during the 1960s and 70s. Through a process of “recovering the ancestral memory”, as Victoria characterized it, she discovered the rhythm in her own body, and revived longtime forgotten genres and artistic expressions of her cultural heritage. Additionally, this cultural movement united Afro- Peruvian artists and the community at large.
GALA (Grupo de Artistas LatinoAmericanos) Hispanic Theatre is a National Center for Latino Performing Arts in the nation's capital. Since 1976, GALA has been promoting and sharing the Latino arts and cultures with a diverse audience, creating work that speaks to communities today, and preserving the rich Hispanic heritage for generations that follow. By developing and producing works that explore the breadth of Latino performing arts, GALA provides opportunities for the Latino artist, educates youth, and engages the entire community in an exchange of ideas and perspectives.
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El Teatro Hispano GALA anuncia que las audiciones para bailarines/actores (del gremio de actores o independientes) en el espectáculo a presentarse en junio del corriente año, ¡Kumana! An Afro-Peruvian Musical Revue, comenzarán el sábado 21 de enero a las 2:00-4:00pm con una charla interactiva sobre la danza y la música de la comunidad negra en el Perú y continuarán el domingo 22 a las 4:00pm-7:00pm con primera y segundas pruebas. Este estreno mundial, codirigido por el director artístico de GALA Hugo Medrano y el reconocido coreógrafo peruano Luis Sandoval, y con la participación de destacados artistas y músicos del Perú, se presentará desde el 7 al 25 de junio, y los ensayos comenzarán el 2 de mayo del corriente año.
En 1959 en Perú y durante las décadas de 1960 y de los 70s, Victoria y Nicomedes Santa Cruz encabezaron un renacimiento de la música, la danza, el teatro y la poesía afroperuanos. A través de un proceso de reactivación de la memoria ancestral para descubrir el ritmo de su propio cuerpo, Victoria Santa Cruz logró reconstruir y poner en escena muchos géneros y manifestaciones de la herencia afroperuana ya olvidados. Y al mismo tiempo, avivó una sólida conciencia de identidad y dignidad en la comunidad afroperuana.
El Teatro Hispano GALA (Grupo de Artistas LatinoAmericanos) es un Centro Nacional para las Artes Escénicas Latinas ubicado en la capital de Estados Unidos. Desde 1976, GALA ha promovido la cultura y las artes latinas para un público diverso, ha presentado creaciones que responden a las comunidades de hoy en día, y ha preservado la riqueza de la herencia latina como fuente de inspiración para generaciones futuras. Desarrollando y produciendo trabajos que exploran la vastedad de las artes escénicas latinas, GALA proporciona oportunidades para artistas latinos, programas educacionales para jóvenes, e incluye a toda la comunidad en un intercambio de ideas y perspectivas innovadoras.
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SCHEDULE/HORARIO
Rehearsals: May 1st- 27th, 2023 (12:00am-6:00pm T-S)
Tech: May 30th- June 6th, 2023 (12:00am-8:00pm M-S)
Performances: June 7th-26th, 2023 (8:00pm Th-S, 2:00pm Sun)
Ensayos: Mayo 1-27, 2023 (12:00am-6:00pm M-S)
Tech: Mayo 30- junio 6, 2023 (12:00am-8:00pm L-S)
Funciones: Junio 7-26, 2023 (8:00pm J-S, 2:00pm los domigos)
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WORKSHOP & AUDITION INFORMATION
This workshop will be held on January 21 & 22, 2023 at the Josephine Butler Parks Center (2437 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20009). All are welcome to attend however, GALA will extend special consideration to African-identifying university students with a strong background in Afro-Peruvian rhythms.
Saturday January 21: Workshop led by Monica Rojas (2:00pm-4:00pm)
- Monica will provide historical context for the production as well as teach some basic Afro-Peruvian dance steps.
Sunday January 22: Audition Day (4:00pm-7:00pm)
- Artist are encouraged to audition on the second day of the workshop to be in the ensemble of GALA’s production of Kumanana!
Artists should bring a copy of their resume and headshot. Come dressed in clothes comfortable to move in and bring a water bottle.
*** artists who are unable to make it to the workshop should forward headshot & resume to
castinggalatheatre@gmail.com
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