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Press Contact- Diana Pando
teatroluna@aol.com
CHICAGO, IL- January 18th, 2008 This March, Teatro Luna takes the monologue form and kicks it up a notch, using our trademark irreverence to explore the one thing all women either fear or desire: pregnancy. From one young woman's encounter with a pro-life protest before an abortion to the way a mouse infestation threatens another woman's vision of perfect motherhood, “SÓLO Tú” presents four autobiographical looks at the joys and misconceptions of Latina motherhood. Drawing on the legend of “La Llorona/the Weeping Woman” (a mythical Mexican figure eternally searching for her lost children), Solo Tu features an original score and dark lullabies by William Kurk and Tanya Saracho, to create a haunting picture of the ways that childhood dreams of motherhood sometimes go awry.
“SÓLO Tú” is the second in Teatro Luna's SÓLO Latinas series, an ongoing project designed to incubate new solo work by Latina women. The series which has nurtured 38 solos since inception is the only project of its kind in the country, and emphasizes an ensemble approach to solo performance. “SÓLO Tú” directed by Tanya Saracho A. (“Lunaticas,” “Our Lady of the Underpass”), written by Desiree Castro, Diane Herrera, Coya Paz, and Tanya Saracho A., and featuring performances from Teatro Luna favorites Yadira Correa (“Machos,” “Lunaticas”) Dana Cruz (“S-e-x-Oh!,” “Men of Steel.”), Miranda Gonzalez (“S-e-x-Oh!,” “Lunaticas”) and Suzette Mayobre (“Sonia Flew-U/S,” “Lunaticas”). Composer William Kurk (MPAACT, WORDSfest) provides an original score with songs performed by Amanda Torres (Proyecto Latina).
Teatro Luna is Chicago’s first and only all-Latina theater ensemble dedicated to creating work that showcases the talents of Latina/Hispana artists and currently the only Latina theater company in the nation producing a full season.
The production will be performed at Chicago Dramatist, 1105 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL. Previews begin on February 29 – March 2. and Opens March 6 - April 13.
Times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 6pm. Prices are $15 general, $10 students and seniors, Special group discount of 8 or more.
For reservations visit www.teatroluna.org/current.html or www.brownpapertickets.com For information call 773.878.LUNA. Performed entirely in English with a tiny sprinkle of Spanish.
Press Contact- Diana Pando
teatroluna@aol.com
Motherhood Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be
In Teatro Luna's New Four-Solo Show
In Teatro Luna's New Four-Solo Show
CHICAGO, IL- January 18th, 2008 This March, Teatro Luna takes the monologue form and kicks it up a notch, using our trademark irreverence to explore the one thing all women either fear or desire: pregnancy. From one young woman's encounter with a pro-life protest before an abortion to the way a mouse infestation threatens another woman's vision of perfect motherhood, “SÓLO Tú” presents four autobiographical looks at the joys and misconceptions of Latina motherhood. Drawing on the legend of “La Llorona/the Weeping Woman” (a mythical Mexican figure eternally searching for her lost children), Solo Tu features an original score and dark lullabies by William Kurk and Tanya Saracho, to create a haunting picture of the ways that childhood dreams of motherhood sometimes go awry.
“SÓLO Tú” is the second in Teatro Luna's SÓLO Latinas series, an ongoing project designed to incubate new solo work by Latina women. The series which has nurtured 38 solos since inception is the only project of its kind in the country, and emphasizes an ensemble approach to solo performance. “SÓLO Tú” directed by Tanya Saracho A. (“Lunaticas,” “Our Lady of the Underpass”), written by Desiree Castro, Diane Herrera, Coya Paz, and Tanya Saracho A., and featuring performances from Teatro Luna favorites Yadira Correa (“Machos,” “Lunaticas”) Dana Cruz (“S-e-x-Oh!,” “Men of Steel.”), Miranda Gonzalez (“S-e-x-Oh!,” “Lunaticas”) and Suzette Mayobre (“Sonia Flew-U/S,” “Lunaticas”). Composer William Kurk (MPAACT, WORDSfest) provides an original score with songs performed by Amanda Torres (Proyecto Latina).
Teatro Luna is Chicago’s first and only all-Latina theater ensemble dedicated to creating work that showcases the talents of Latina/Hispana artists and currently the only Latina theater company in the nation producing a full season.
The production will be performed at Chicago Dramatist, 1105 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL. Previews begin on February 29 – March 2. and Opens March 6 - April 13.
Times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 6pm. Prices are $15 general, $10 students and seniors, Special group discount of 8 or more.
For reservations visit www.teatroluna.org/current.html or www.brownpapertickets.com For information call 773.878.LUNA. Performed entirely in English with a tiny sprinkle of Spanish.
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