Two people observing the same event may and will probably recount it differently. Multiply that by 10 or 20 people and you’ll probably end up with just as many versions. There is a difference, though, between witnessing, perceiving or researching an event and writing about it, and rewriting history to secure a position of privilege…
What happens when a group of artists transitions from running their touring ensemble to leading it, programming venues and becoming a midsize theater institution? In the beginning… We thought we would be a touring troupe forever. In 1979, a group of like-minded Puerto Rican actors joined together in the fashion of Caribbean and Latin American…
“Look at her! She’s so beautiful!”, said Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to have flown space, as the space shuttle took her and fellow astronauts hundreds of miles away. Ms. Tereshkova, a Russian cosmonaut, was referring to Planet Earth. Earth was a female. It always has been. I remember that day in 1969 when Neil…
WE STAND FOR SOCIETY AND SAFE HAVEN: Regarding Events of 12 June 2016, Latin Night at LGBTQ Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL PREGONES THEATER and PUERTO RICAN TRAVELING THEATER stand with all persons who refuse to allow fear to deter the vibrancy of our cultures and silence the voices of our brethren. We celebrate, support,…
A special dance presentation Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 8PM Dance showcase presentation. Next generation choreographers Alicia Díaz + Matthew Thornton present Deep Listening – a new investigation of culture, memory, and identity through movement, music, and text. [tab: ABOUT] Agua Dulce Dance Theater presents Deep Listening–an investigation of culture, memory, and identity through movement, music, and…
June 3 to July 31, 2015 at 6PM German Pérez’s AMEN DE MARIPOSAS exhibit reception. Dominican artist German Pérez brings his acclaimed exhibit inspired by the Mirabal Sisters to Pregones as part of our “10 on WALTON” Bronx Anniversary celebration. [tab:ABOUT] We are proud to kick-off our “10 on WALTON” Bronx Anniversary celebration with the…
THE DESIRE OF THE ASTRONAUT World Premiere May 4-22, 2016 Pregones Ensemble’s latest production! Enter the world of Esteban Only – the last Boricua in space! Written and directed by Alvan Colón-Lespier. Musical Director Desmar Guevara. [tab: ABOUT] Floating in space thousands and thousands of miles away from us, Esteban Only is calling, yet his call…
July 29, 2015 at 6PM Edwin Sanchez’s DIARY OF A PUERTO RICAN DEMIGOD book launch reception. Acclaimed Puerto Rican playwright Edwin Sánchez celebrates the publication of his first novel at Pregones. [tab:ABOUT] We are proud to join Puerto Rican playwright Edwin Sánchez as he celebrates the publication of his first novel, Diary of a Puerto…
A World Premiere June 24-25, 2016 A new play written and performed by Rock WILK Directed by reg e gaines Featuring a live music ensemble. An angel named Queen tells the tale of Esther, Jamal and Saint; three kids who grow up together in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. [tab: ABOUT] “The idea of theater is to…
Sunday August 2, 2015 • 12noon to 7pm Pregones Theater & The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in collaboration with Lincoln Center Out of Doors’ LA CASITA, present 2015 SUMMER PARTY with LA CASITA! [tab:ABOUT] One of our most popular free outdoor events, this dynamic celebration provides a fun summer afternoon of performances, a live preview…