We
barely have time to catch our breath after last week’s whirlwind of sold-out
performances of ¡Viva la Revolución! before we head into the final week of
shows, including our third Wednesday morning matinee for students (and a special offer for the public; see below). We’ve had a lot
of fun — and from all the emails and reviews, it looks like you have, too! Here
are some of your comments and reviews …
“We
all enjoyed the show very much. It was
even better than last year's. Very
relevant and touching.” – Betty Lavis
“I
loved all the different layers of complexity and the music from the
revolutionary era. All of our students enjoyed it too … Olga Sanchez is truly gifted.” — Alejandra Favela, Lewis & Clark
College
“Para los del Teatro Milagro, Quisiera expresar el
gusto de ver la presentación de ¡Viva la
Revolución!. It
was a great show!! I brought my 85-year-old-mother who knows no Spanish and she
loved it too. We will definitely be returning to your theatre.” — Adrienne
Jerman
“My
wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. We were especially impressed with the
high quality of the work done by the actors. Each of the characters was
believable and communicated their role very well. We definitely plan on
attending shows in the future and will pass on the good word about Milagro
Theater.” — Philippe Reisberg
“Great
show, great experience...consistently a magical night at the theatre. I wish I
could bring MORE students.” — Patrick Tangredi, Portland Community College
“A
modern-day folk play newly created for Milagro Theatre's Day of the Dead
celebration, ¡Viva la Revolución! is
a cultural event that has the feel of a production one might see in a village
square on market day or in the courtyard of a country church. … ¡Viva la Revolución! is like an ofrenda
brought to life in performance. There is respect for the departed, but also
plenty of lightheartedness.” — Carol Wells, The Oregonian
“A
zippy pace and a spunky, likable ensemble make for an altogether satisfying and
engaging performance.” — Rebecca Jacobson, Willamette Week
About the play: Every fall, the dead
are commemorated in Portland’s longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the
Dead) celebration. This year, we honor las adelitas, the women who bravely
planted themselves in the line of fire in support of the Mexican
revolutionaries. Through corridos and baile folklórico, we share a story of those who fight
fearlessly for liberty — both a hundred years ago and still today. Plus, an
exhibit of Day of the Dead altars created by local Latino artists will be on
display one hour prior to each performance in El Zócalo, a community space
adjacent to the theatre lobby.
Remaining
performances:
Wednesday
Nov. 9, 10:00 A.M. student matinee — all
remaining seats only $16 each!
Thursday,
Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Friday,
Nov. 11, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday,
Nov. 12, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday,
Nov. 13, 2:00 p.m. closing performance
For more information
or to purchase tickets, visit www.milagro.org
or call 503-236-7253.
¡Viva la Revolución! is sponsored by Ronni Lacroute, The Oregonian and the Consulate of Mexico in Portland.
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