THE MERMAID HOUR: A Rolling World Premiere, Opens 3/23
What do you do when you encounter a challenge that you have no experience dealing with? What do you do when that challenge involves someone you love? How as a parent do you rise up and support them? David Valdes Greenwood's play The Mermaid Hour reimagines these timeless issues through the story of Violet, an impulsive, radiant, and redemptive 12-year-old transgender girl whose search for acceptance will put her parent's love, commitment, and resources to the ultimate test.
Learning Ally Launches New Summer Reading Program and Contest
Research shows that summer reading helps reduce 'summer slide' for all students, and experts indicate that reading at least 20 minutes a day outside of the school year ensures that students continue to grow and develop. Students with learning disabilities face the greatest challenges in access to reading year-round; and because of their disability, they are often left out of traditional reading programs, which can damage self-esteem and cause them to fall behind in school.
BWW Review: Keeping Up Appearances in 1950s Cuba: CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA at Milagro Theatre
Covering up the dinner table to hide the modest meal, talking about buying a piano, insisting that her son goes to art school -- these are just a few of the things Lala does to hide her family's dire financial straits in award-winning Cuban playwright Hector Quintero's 1962 comedy CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA, now playing at Milagro Theatre. Presented in Spanish with English supertitles, CONTIGO PAN Y CEBOLLA is the only foreign-language play on the Portland theatre schedule this season.
Photo Flash: First Look- Milagro's USA Premiere of OPCION MULTIPLE
Milagro presents the U.S. premiere of Opcion Multiple, an award-winning dark comedy by acclaimed Mexican playwright, Luis Mario Moncada Gil. This will be the tenth Spanish professional language, production presented by Milagro since 2002, a unique accomplishment unparalleled in the region. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the show below!
Milagro Presents the USA premiere of Opcion Multiple. Presented in Spanish with Super-Titles in English
Milagro is thrilled to present the U.S. premiere of Opcion Multiple, an award-winning dark comedy by acclaimed Mexican playwright, Luis Mario Moncada Gil. This will be the tenth Spanish professional language, production presented by Milagro since 2002, a unique accomplishment unparalleled in the region. Offering Spanish language theatre embodies the organization's commitment to producing compelling stories and presenting extraordinary work from Latino writers.
O ROMEO, MADE IN LANUS and More Set for Milagro's 31st Season
Milagro, the Northwest's premier Latino arts and culture organization, announces its 2014-2015 season featuring an exciting line-up of four stage productions, including two world premieres, a national touring production and the only professional Spanish language theatre production in the region.
Day of the Dead Play CORRIDO CALAVERA to Begin 10/17 at El Centro Milagro
CORRIDO CALAVERA, A bilingual celebration of the Day of the Dead, conceived and directed by Lakin Valdez, will run Oct 17 - Nov. 10, 2013, with one preview this Thursday Oct, 17, 7:30 p.m Preview, and Friday Oct, 18 p.m set for opening night, with a post-reception event catered by La Bonita restaurant.
Photo Flash: 'Jardín de Sueños' Plays Milagro Theatre, 3/22-4/14
Imagine the impossible, the magnificent, the terrifying ... Like a garden of dreams, folktales are filled with legendary creatures who lead us down the paths of discovery. For some, it's about love; for others, it's about knowledge. For young Cristina, it's about listening to her heart and finding her voice. Cristina is about to finish high school and go to college, and she needs all the support she can get. But her family is distracted by the technology of modern life, from cell phones and text messages to bills and budgets. They are all too busy to listen. But when Cristina enters a dream world, she encounters several familiar characters from Latino folklore - the jaguar, the armadillo, and the daughter of the Sun God, among others - who not only help her speak her mind, but give her the confidence to face her future.