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THE TORONTO STAR:
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/theatre/article/747212--the-third-cut-is-the-deepest
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A PLAY
While Beatriz Pizano's upcoming play, La Comunión is the culmination of
years of research and testimony with child soldiers in Colombia, it is
also the beginning of many bridges built between the Latin and Canadian
community. These are bridges built with the understanding of what change
Aluna Theatre is hoping to inspire with this riveting production.
*At that moment I was no longer a soldier, but a girl running away from
war.*
Aluna Theatre presents
La Comunión
A new play written & directed by Beatriz Pizano about one girl*s
desperate search for hope and redemption. Based on the testimony of
child soldiers in Colombia.
In English and Spanish.
Tickets: 416.975.8555 or click here (
).
Info: www.alunatheatre.ca (
)
Jan 12-31 2010
at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
12 Alexander Street, Toronto
Shows on Tues through Sat at 8pm, Sun matinee at 2:30pm
Come early to visit our exhibition of photography by youth caught in
the armed conflict in Colombia.
*No latecomers.
Starring:
Carlos Arellano, Micheline Calvert, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Luis
Delgado, Carlos Gonzalez-Vio, Rosa Laborde, Sam Malkin, Natalia Naranjo
Moncada, Marilo Nunez and Michelle Polak.
PHOTO DIARIES: YOUTH EMPOWERING YOUTH
In partnership with Fundacion Imaginacion and Kahaniya, Aluna Theatre
worked with youth affected by over 50 years of armed conflict in
Colombia, teaching them theatre and photography workshops. The result is
a multi-sensory exhibit including video, sound and photos created by the
youth themselves. Come see what they have created before the each show
of La Comunión.
Created with the support of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Canada/ avec l'appui d'Affaires étrangères et Commerce international
Canada
VIDEO DIARIES: IMAGES EMPOWERING THEATRE
To understand the intense preparation and research involved in this
project, click on the video links below. If you've seen Aluna Theatre's
Dora award-winning production of Madre or For Sale, you know that the
sky is the limit to what the creative team dreams up.
Watch the video trailer (
).
Watch what they've been up to in rehearsals (
).
Watch as Aluna Theatre works with youth (
) affected by over 50 years of armed conflict in Colombia, culminating
in a multi-sensory art exhibit at the theatre.
Watch this expedition's impact on a five-year-old (
) Canadian girl.
Find out what inspires lead actress Zarrin Darnell-Martin as she
prepares to portray ex-child soldier (
), Pantera.
LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
We are happy to announce the following community partners who are
pitching in to make this production a message that is heard, loud and
clear.
Fundacion Imaginacion (
)
This organization seeks to heal Colombia's ex-combatants through skills
building in various studies, including the arts. It was through this
organization that our last leg of research for La Comunión came to
fruition. Learn more about how you can pitch in for this organization's
success here (
).
War Child (
)
On Jan 15th, War Child will take part in a special talkback after the
show with artists to discuss their work providing urgently needed
humanitarian assistance to war-affected children around the world. War
Child Canada helps generate awareness, support and advocacy for
children's rights everywhere.
Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto (
)
The Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto is a vibrant, multi-cultural
community centre for newcomers to Canada and have been instrumental in
leading us to the talents of our performers, Carlos Arellano and Luis
Delgado.
Spanish Centre (
)
Spanish Centre will be hosting a special night for their students, who
are interested in both Latin cultural studies as well as the Spanish
language. The students get to explore our photo exhibit before the show,
an 8pm presentation of the play and a post-show talkback with cast
