J'Dance School of Dance and the Ecuadorian American Cultural Center are proud to present the Ecuadorian legend "Cantuña" at The Secret Theatre, June 21, 22 & 23, 2024.
In colonial times, an indigenous man named Cantuña was entrusted with the construction of the cathedral of San Francisco, in Quito. Cantuña accepts and is asked to finish the work in six months, in exchange for receiving a certain amount of money. However, one night before the deadline, the building is still not finished. The Devil appears before Cantuña offering to finish the construction as long as Cantuña gives him his soul.
"Cantuña" features music, dance and Ecuadorian folklore with a book written by Pablo Concha (based on traditional Ecuadorian legends), directed by Felipe Vásquez-Encamilla, choreographed by Wendi Palacios and produced by J'Dance School of the Arts.
The cast features Cristina Paez, Ed Cárdenas, Josue Ledesma, Jacob Sánchez, Wendi Palacios, José Vargas, Pablo Concha, Mafer Quishpi, Jael Jadan and stars Omar Barbecho as Cantuña. The The entire cast and creative team includes Latin artists, and the show will be presented entirely in Spanish.
The play will be presented at The Secret Theatre, 38-02 61st St., Woodside, NY 11377 for three performances:
- Friday, June 21st at 7pm
- Saturday, June 22nd at 6pm
- Sunday, June 23rd at 2pm
Tickets are $28.52 and can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cantuna-tickets-908511120217?aff=ebdsshios
The Secret Theatre is at 38-02 61st Steet, Woodside, NY 11377, Woodside, NY.
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