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Keeping Track

Presented by Teatro Vivo at Salvage Vanguard Theater

April 8-April 25, 2010

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Teatro Vivo, Austin's premier Latino theatre company, invites you to the Austin opening of a new Latino comedy entitled, Keeping Track,written by Erica Saenz. This lighthearted comedy is set in a modern day Latino family, who try to solve their problemas con la familia using new hi tech surveillance devices. ¡Ay yi yi! Live-in mother-in-laws, newborn babies, hovering single friends, microchips and monitors all come to balance on the fine line between staying in touch con la familia and just being nosy.

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    Salvage Vanguard Theater

    2803 Manor Road
    Austin, TX 78722

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    $16 General Admission, $13 Students & Seniors

    Info Phone: 512-474-6379

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    April 8-April 25, 2010

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    Thurs-Sat 8:00pm, Sun 3:00pm

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    • Event Name: Keeping Track
      "We Loved Keeping Track!"
      Review posted by: N Salas from East Austin TX, Apr 23, 2010
      

      I went with a group of friends last weekend to see this comedy presented by Teatro Vivo.The play offers a comical, yet insightful look inside a modern day Latino family. Although Latino in context... Expand

      I went with a group of friends last weekend to see this comedy presented by Teatro Vivo.The play offers a comical, yet insightful look inside a modern day Latino family. Although Latino in context most of the relationship situations could really be set in any family. All five of us agreed that it was a really funny and well acted production. We particularly enjoyed the well timed comedic moments of Matt Sadler,Erica Saenz and Jojanie Segura. We have missed Ms.Segura from the Teatro Vivo stage over the last year or so and were happy to see her back. It was noted that this particular production was almost all in English , with only a smattering of Spanish. Keeping Track was not as bilingual as most Teatro Vivo productions, which is an element we particularly enjoy. Nonetheless, go and see this light- hearted comedy! It is definitely worth it! Collapse

    • Event Name: Keeping Track
      "A lotta potential but no real depth or height."
      Review posted by: Sam Naff from Austin, TX, Apr 19, 2010
      

      Keeping Track has a lot of laughs and genuine snippets of life, but stumbles awkwardly over the serious moments. Erica Saenz as the family friend shines with zingers that resonate with anybody... Expand

      Keeping Track has a lot of laughs and genuine snippets of life, but stumbles awkwardly over the serious moments. Erica Saenz as the family friend shines with zingers that resonate with anybody who's got a zany girlfriend without an internal monitor. JoJanie Segura's adorable Carolina captures the essence of a caring, and occasionally overbearing, mother. Matt Sadler steals the show with some of the finest nonverbal gags I've ever seen in a show. Couple of notable performances: as new mother Melinda, Martinique Phillips carries a solid performance as a new mother who doesn't want to go back to work, and her resentment, fueled by fear, nearly poisons her family. Rick Olmos as Albert/Beto capably and smoothly embodies the modern Hispanic man, caught between parental loyalty and the limits of a modern family. Karen Alvarado's Janet is the one weak spot of the cast. She struggles with a difficult role and poor choices in emotional levels. Collapse

    • Event Name: Keeping Track
      "Delightful family portrait"
      Review posted by: Vicki McKain from Austin, TX, Apr 18, 2010
      

      Spend a delightful evening or afternoon with this family and a friend and you will leave feeling happy. This is a cleverly written comedy by Erica Saenz who plays the part of the friend. The set is... Expand

      Spend a delightful evening or afternoon with this family and a friend and you will leave feeling happy. This is a cleverly written comedy by Erica Saenz who plays the part of the friend. The set is sparse and the play relies heavily on characters, who do not disappoint. The friend as well as the mother (JoJanie Segura) and half-brother (Matt Sadler) are hilarious. These actors add much to the moments and their delivery of the comedic lines. The other actors, Karen Alvarado, Martinique Duchene, and Rick Olmas give just as much to their roles. The story is about bonds and expectations in relationships. It is not all humor. There are disagreements between people and heartwarming moments as well. I look forward to more plays by Ms. Saenz and to productions by Teatro Vivo. Go see this show. You'll enjoy your time with this family. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Keeping Track
      "We Loved Keeping Track!"
      Review posted by: N Salas from East Austin TX, Apr 23, 2010
      

      I went with a group of friends last weekend to see this comedy presented by Teatro Vivo.The play offers a comical, yet insightful look inside a modern day Latino family. Although Latino in context... Expand

      I went with a group of friends last weekend to see this comedy presented by Teatro Vivo.The play offers a comical, yet insightful look inside a modern day Latino family. Although Latino in context most of the relationship situations could really be set in any family. All five of us agreed that it was a really funny and well acted production. We particularly enjoyed the well timed comedic moments of Matt Sadler,Erica Saenz and Jojanie Segura. We have missed Ms.Segura from the Teatro Vivo stage over the last year or so and were happy to see her back. It was noted that this particular production was almost all in English , with only a smattering of Spanish. Keeping Track was not as bilingual as most Teatro Vivo productions, which is an element we particularly enjoy. Nonetheless, go and see this light- hearted comedy! It is definitely worth it! Collapse

    • Event Name: Keeping Track
      "A lotta potential but no real depth or height."
      Review posted by: Sam Naff from Austin, TX, Apr 19, 2010
      

      Keeping Track has a lot of laughs and genuine snippets of life, but stumbles awkwardly over the serious moments. Erica Saenz as the family friend shines with zingers that resonate with anybody... Expand

      Keeping Track has a lot of laughs and genuine snippets of life, but stumbles awkwardly over the serious moments. Erica Saenz as the family friend shines with zingers that resonate with anybody who's got a zany girlfriend without an internal monitor. JoJanie Segura's adorable Carolina captures the essence of a caring, and occasionally overbearing, mother. Matt Sadler steals the show with some of the finest nonverbal gags I've ever seen in a show. Couple of notable performances: as new mother Melinda, Martinique Phillips carries a solid performance as a new mother who doesn't want to go back to work, and her resentment, fueled by fear, nearly poisons her family. Rick Olmos as Albert/Beto capably and smoothly embodies the modern Hispanic man, caught between parental loyalty and the limits of a modern family. Karen Alvarado's Janet is the one weak spot of the cast. She struggles with a difficult role and poor choices in emotional levels. Collapse

    • Event Name: Keeping Track
      "Delightful family portrait"
      Review posted by: Vicki McKain from Austin, TX, Apr 18, 2010
      

      Spend a delightful evening or afternoon with this family and a friend and you will leave feeling happy. This is a cleverly written comedy by Erica Saenz who plays the part of the friend. The set is... Expand

      Spend a delightful evening or afternoon with this family and a friend and you will leave feeling happy. This is a cleverly written comedy by Erica Saenz who plays the part of the friend. The set is sparse and the play relies heavily on characters, who do not disappoint. The friend as well as the mother (JoJanie Segura) and half-brother (Matt Sadler) are hilarious. These actors add much to the moments and their delivery of the comedic lines. The other actors, Karen Alvarado, Martinique Duchene, and Rick Olmas give just as much to their roles. The story is about bonds and expectations in relationships. It is not all humor. There are disagreements between people and heartwarming moments as well. I look forward to more plays by Ms. Saenz and to productions by Teatro Vivo. Go see this show. You'll enjoy your time with this family. Collapse

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