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ON STAGE thru March 11th WEST COAST PREMIERE
Inspired by Anton Chekhov’s classic The Cherry Orchard this reinterpretation charts a Mexican family’s experience as their way of life is threatened by encroaching drug cartels, violence and economic upheaval. Set in present-day Northern Mexico and infused with Spanish, Spanglish and Espanglés, it’s a comical and moving story about the choice between adapting to the changing world or being left behind. Call: Box Office, 323-663-1525 Group Sales: 323-663-1098 Online Sales
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Audience Dialogue and Feedback
WEST COAST PREMIERE
EL NOGALAR
(The Pecan Orchard)
RAVE! - Los Angeles Times - "THIS IS CHEKHOV PICANTE!... BEAUTIFULLY EVOKED!... VIVID PERFORMANCES!... Saracho has weeded out all the men [from The Cherry Orchard] but Lopez (Justin Huen); clearly the women are the soul of her attraction to Chekhov's last play. We meet feisty Dunia (charming Sabina Zuniga Varela) and weepy, old-maidish Valeria (sweet, endearing Isabelle Ortega) preparing the house for the return of Valeria’s mother, Maite (Yetta Gottesman), and half-sister Anita (Diana Romo), who have been living profligately in the United States while their estate has gone into debt. Valeria and Anita commiserate about their difficult mother before she appears, but the shock of Maite’s entrance is that she looks their age or younger. This statuesque knockout, as fresh-faced as the young Elizabeth Taylor, is supposed to be the faded Madame Ranevskaya? As soon as Gottesman speaks, though, you understand why she was cast; her Maite is CHARISMATIC, JOYFUL, INSANE, A FORCE OF NATURE. Saracho’s boldest update is making the dynamic between Maite and Lopez overtly sexual. After their sadistic, heartbreaking love scene, hauntingly lit by Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz, I will never be able to look at Ranevskaya or Lopakhin again without blushing. This is Chekhov picante." - Margaret Gray
CRITIC'S PICK! 5 STARS! - BroadwayWorld.com & Grigware.Blogspot.com - "SPLENDIDLY DIRECTED AND ACTED PRODUCTION... sizzles with earthy passion and sensuality... The sexual tension in El Nogalar is so akin to Garcia Lorca and is most definitely Spanish, and beautifully, poetically expressed by Saracho's fine writing... Under Woolery's detailed direction, the ensemble pull out full fledged passionate work... This wonderful Nogalar, with Spanish and Spanglish phrases sprinkled throughout - that definitely do not impede listeners' comprehension - has a rich poetic hue...IT IS BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN AND EXECUTED BY AN OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR AND CAST. A TRULY GREAT EVENING OF THEATRE! - Don Grigware
Back Stage - "FABULOUSLY RAW AND EXCITING... The climate and circumstances are different, but there's no doubt that "The Cherry Orchard" is ripe for transplanting into modern-day Mexico, and "El Nogalar (The Pecan Orchard)," playwright Tanya Saracho's loose adaptation of Chekhov's tale of changing times and an entitled family's inability to change with them, reaches out in some fabulously raw and exciting new directions. Saracho provides a fierce focus on the feminine and an eye on how the global economy is affecting choice and cultures... On an evocative stylized set by Frederica Nascimento and aided by Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz's vibrant lighting, director Laurie Woolery gives us bold strokes and colors right away... Playwright Saracho's decision to leave most of the men offstage works beautifully... AND THE NEW PLACES SARACHO GOES WITH THESE CHARACTERS AND RELATIONSHIPS ARE QUITE WONDERFUL." - Jennie Webb
PerformingArtsLive - “THE ACTING IS TERRIFIC IN THIS IMPASSIONED PRODUCTION of EL NOGALAR. It is one of our FEATURED events.” - Michael Napoli
Campus Circle - "A HEARTFELT STORY...VERY ENTERTAINING... The female factor was a strong driving force of the play, creating moving dynamics between the characters... Heart wrenching until the very end... It will have you reflecting on your own family legacy and how it can be lost." - Nataly Chavez
SoCal.com - "PASSIONATE! ENDEARING! MAKES YOU WONDER ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND YOU! Inspired by Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard”, Tanya Saracho gives “El Nogalar”, or The Pecan Orchard her own zesty Latin twist. There is a great parallel to both stories dealing with the rise of the proletariat and the fall of aristocracy during tough times. Throughout the play the audience can empathize with all of Saracho’s characters. From the visuals to the touching words, the cast was endearing, attractive, making “El Nogalar” an inspiring story to watch." - Monica Campos
Inspired by Anton Chekhov’s classic The Cherry Orchard this reinterpretation charts a Mexican family’s experience as their way of life is threatened by encroaching drug cartels, violence and economic upheaval. Set in present-day Northern Mexico and infused with Spanish, Spanglish and Espanglés, it’s a comical and moving story about the choice between adapting to the changing world or being left behind.
directed by Laurie Woolery
dramaturg: Luis Alfaro
produced by Deborah Lawlor, Stephen Sachs, Simon Levy
starring:
Yetta Gottesman, Justin Huen, Isabelle Ortega,
Diana Romo, Sabina Zuniga Varela
creative and production team:
Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz (Lights), Peter Bayne (Sound),
Abra Brayman (Props), Ashley Casias (Lighting Asst.),
Mitzi Delgado (Stage Manager), Ed Krieger (Photographer),
Garry Lennon (Costumes), Frederica Nascimento (Sets),
Lucy Pollak (PR), Scott Tuomey (TD)
VIDEO: Tanya Saracho Discusses Her New Play
LA Weekly Interview with Tanya Saracho
LAStageTimes Interview with Tanya Saracho
KPCC Interview with Tanya Saracho
LA Weekly's Top 10 to See in 2012
Previews begin January 21st
Opens January 28th
thru March 11th
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FOREVER FLAMENCO!
"SPIRITED SOLOS DRIVE FLAMENCO."
Los Angeles Times
PICK OF THE WEEK! - "The Fountain has certainly cemented its stature as L.A.'s most significant venue for flamenco. Kudos are also due to the rotating series of artistic directors who continue to attract the best dancers from L.A.'s vibrant community as well as significant out-of-town guests... L.A.'s MOST SIGNIFICANT VENUE FOR FLAMENCO." - L.A. Weekly
“Olé!” - full review - SoCal.com
The hottest flamenco in town is happening at the Fountain! A thrilling combination of prepared work and spontaneous exploration.
New Artists and New Shows
Every Month
Check with us often to see who will be performing, including great artists like:
Dancers: Vanessa Acosta, Roberto Amaral, Yolanda Arroyo, Clara Catalina, Ricardo Chavez, Emilio Dominguez, Carissa Hernandez, Arleen Hurtado, Evelyn Nacif, Arturo Nazzari, Timo Nunez, Rina Orellano, La Pamela, Sara Parra, Pablo Pizano, Paloma Rios, Sari, Mizuho Sato, Juan Talavera, Cristina Villalobos, Briseyda Zarate, Daniela Zermeno, Ryan Zermeno... and others.
Singers: Marisol Fuentes, Vicente Griego, Charo Monge, Jesus Montoya, Pilar Moreno.
Guitarists: Paco Arroyo, Robert Boyd, Adam del Monte, Gabriel Osuna, Kambis Pakandam, Jose Tanaka, Antonio Triana, Ben Woods.
Percussionists: Joey Heredia, Adam Hernandez, Gerardo Morales.
Special Guests (when they are in town): Fanny Ara, Lakshmi Basile, Maria Bermudez, Melissa Cruz, La Conja, La Fibi, La Tania, Emilio Ochando, Elena Osuna, Nelida Terado, Yaelisa, Carola Zertuche.
WE PRESENT FLAMENCO EVERY MONTH
AT THE BEAUTIFUL BARNSDALL PARK
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
(programming subject to change)
NEXT SHOW TBA
Directions/Info: www.barnsdallartpark.com
Tickets:
$45.00 Front Section
$35.00 Middle Section
$25.00 Back Section
(Keep checking our website for updates!)
For Flamenco CDs, DVDs and video tapes, please visit www.danzeffguitars.com
Produced by Deborah Lawlor
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