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Voces de Vivo, Voces de la Cultura Latina

Presented by Teatro Vivo

August 14-August 24, 2008

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Teatro Vivo is proud to present the premiere of 4 bold, original one - act plays created by Teatro Vivo's own company members - Natalie Goodnow, Celeste Guzman Mendoza, Michael Mares Mendoza and Rupert Reyes.

Each one-act play in this unique offering of Latino theatre is approximately 30 minutes in length. Each play reflects it’s own diverse and colorful facet of Latino culture in the state. Although the dialogue in the plays does include some Spanish language, each play is easily understood and enjoyed by non-Spanish speakers.

Voces de Vivo kicks off Teatro Vivo’s 2008 - 2009 Season Nacido in Texas (Born in Texas) that premieres award-winning works by Latino/Texas playwrights living in Austin.

Adela’s Altar by Celeste Guzman Mendoza.

While cleaning the altar at her neighborhood church, Adela hears the voice of God talking to her. She believes He gives her insights into other people's problems and future. But will He help her? • Celeste Guzman Mendoza is an accomplished writer and theater artist. Celeste was last seen last fall in Teatro Vivo’s production of La Victima as the immigrant mother, Amparo.

Muntu by Natalie Goodnow

Muntu is a Kikongo word that means both "tree" and "person." Natalie Goodnow's one-woman show of the same name is a reflection on the relationships that exist between trees and people, between old Austin and its changing cultural landscape, and between the author and her many selves. It is an invitation to reflect. • Natalie Gooodnow, wrote and performed a shorter version of Muntu for Frontera Fest 2008. Natalie was last seen in Teatro Vivo’s recent production of Petra’s Sueño as the ethereal angel, Dolores.

Las Amanada by Michael Mares Mendoza

Las Amandas is a one - man show that tells the story about the search for love that spans 2 generations. The story follows a mother and a sister's endless journey to fulfill a love lost in Mexico. This journey crosses more than just generations. It crosses borders. • Michael Mendoza was last seen in Teatro Vivo’s recent production of Petra’s Sueño as the colorful Diablo character.

2 Souls and a Promise by Rupert Reyes Two young lovers make a promise to keep their souls united for eternity. It’s a promise,una promisa, that comes true in a way that neither would have ever anticipated. • Rupert Reyes, is Teatro Vivo’s artistic director and resident playwright. He is the author of Vecinos and the very popular Petra plays, Petra’s Pecado, Petra’s Cuento and Petra’s Sueno.

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    August 14-August 24, 2008

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    Thursday - Saturday 8 pm
    Sunday 3pm

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    • Event Name: Voces de Vivo, Voces de la Cultura Latina
      "Four Views of Inclusiveness"
      Review posted by: Austin Live Theatre from Austin, Texas, Aug 23, 2008
      

      Teatro Vivo again delivers a warm view of community. Natalie Goodnow’s appealing solo “MUNTI” reflects on bicultural origins, rootedness, travel and relocation in a light, eloquent flight of... Expand

      Teatro Vivo again delivers a warm view of community. Natalie Goodnow’s appealing solo “MUNTI” reflects on bicultural origins, rootedness, travel and relocation in a light, eloquent flight of fancy. With ADELA’S ALTAR Celeste Mendoza presents the aged semi-lunatic Adela as a “sacred fool” in dialogue with God, touching others and opening to us their pain, loss and confusion. Michael Mendoza’s LAS AMANDAS is a lengthy, lyrical profoundly moving narrative of cross-generational, cross-border loss and longing, delivered by talented monologist Mario Ramirez. In Rupert Reyes’ 2 SOULS AND A PROMISE young lovers promise their souls will unite if ever separated. One dies and is reincarnated. Alternative scenes offer first a comedy of identities and then a deeper comedy of social reconciliation. Aaron D. Alexander as the unexpected guest embodies Reyes’ idea of Latino solidarity across classes, races and cultures. For more, see http://austinlivetheatre.blogspot.com Collapse

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    • Event Name: Voces de Vivo, Voces de la Cultura Latina
      "Four Views of Inclusiveness"
      Review posted by: Austin Live Theatre from Austin, Texas, Aug 23, 2008
      

      Teatro Vivo again delivers a warm view of community. Natalie Goodnow’s appealing solo “MUNTI” reflects on bicultural origins, rootedness, travel and relocation in a light, eloquent flight of... Expand

      Teatro Vivo again delivers a warm view of community. Natalie Goodnow’s appealing solo “MUNTI” reflects on bicultural origins, rootedness, travel and relocation in a light, eloquent flight of fancy. With ADELA’S ALTAR Celeste Mendoza presents the aged semi-lunatic Adela as a “sacred fool” in dialogue with God, touching others and opening to us their pain, loss and confusion. Michael Mendoza’s LAS AMANDAS is a lengthy, lyrical profoundly moving narrative of cross-generational, cross-border loss and longing, delivered by talented monologist Mario Ramirez. In Rupert Reyes’ 2 SOULS AND A PROMISE young lovers promise their souls will unite if ever separated. One dies and is reincarnated. Alternative scenes offer first a comedy of identities and then a deeper comedy of social reconciliation. Aaron D. Alexander as the unexpected guest embodies Reyes’ idea of Latino solidarity across classes, races and cultures. For more, see http://austinlivetheatre.blogspot.com Collapse

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