Roster

MEMORABILIA

Physical Theatre

Company: La Vuelta

Cast: Jean Carlos Claudio (https://claucho.com)

Dir: Raquel Torre

Synopsis:

We invite you to experience the journey of Salvador, an absent-minded inventor who creates an apparatus to preserve his most beloved memories… & maybe to face the reality of the darker ones. With courage and foolishness, Salvador will walk you through his days of chaos, memories, and wonder. Memorabilia is a clown solo-show using old boleros, acrobatics, juggling, dance, and theatre to tell a story meant to make you laugh and perhaps cry.

Performed by renowned Chicago-based Boricua performer Jean Claudio, recently seen the in title role of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Corduroy, the Goodman Theatre's LUCHA TEOTL and The Lizard y El Sol, and Teatro Vista's The Dream King.

Run Time: 60 minutes

THE BALD SOPRANO

Theatre • Clown

Company: Teatro del Exilio

Cast: Arturo Reyes, Gabriela Murray, Gilberto Dávalos, Judith Cruzado, Omar Ramírez y Alicia Zárate

Dir: Jesús Díaz

Synopsis:

Jesús Díaz brings his full genius to life, drawing on his profound expertise in acting, clowning, directing, and music. His distinctive style will make us laugh, question, doubt, and distract us—only to captivate us completely. The seasoned actor and musician sets in motion a complex web of ideas, irreverent yet extraordinary, ensuring a stage performance that is extravagant, introspective, audacious, and irresistibly engaging.

The Bald Soprano offers more than just an opportunity to appreciate Ionesco’s masterpiece in its truest form and understand the backdrop of post-war British society. It invites us to delve into a profound exercise of self-reflection, questioning the very fabric of our relationships and social conventions.

Run Time: 1hr30 minutes

Firefly Love

Theatre

Company:Something Mervelous

Cast: Steph Vondell, Martin Lor, Alicia Torres

Dir: Rinska Carrasco

Synopsis:

Firefly Love tells the story of María, a Mexican woman who has recently traveled to Norway, the homeland of her favorite playwright, Henrik Ibsen. But her dreams of an inspiring getaway are interrupted when she finds a mysterious woman who is identical to her. Enlisting the help of her best friend Lola, she sets off to pursue the other María to the opposite end of the world. Winner of Mexico's esteemed Premio Bellas Artes Mexicali de Dramaturgia in 2011, Firefly Love is both a wacky, irreverent road comedy and poignant reflection on love, sex, faith, and learning to accept yourself-even if your best moments are but a brief flicker.

Run Time: 1hr55 minutes

Volcanes

Theatre • Music • Dance

Company: Rio Bravo

Cast: Victor Marana • Alicia T. Zárate

Dir: Miguel Natoli

Synopsis:

Join us for a magical evening where romance and the rich tradition of Mexican folk stories come together in a night that will captivate your hearts. Alicia and Victor transport us into the timeless love story of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, two star-crossed lovers whose tale is brought to life through iconic Bolero songs and breathtaking performances. With the haunting melodies of live music, vibrant dance, and compelling theater, this unforgettable experience will sweep you away to the majestic mountains of Puebla, Mexico, where love, legend, and passion intertwine. Bring your loved ones and let this enchanting night stir your soul and fill your heart with the beauty of love's eternal journey.

Run Time: 1hr 10 minutes