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Milagro Tour takes fun and learning on the road
Milagro Tour, the traveling educational component of the company, has become well known in the Northwest and beyond for their work in presenting bilingual plays highlighting the culture, history and current significance of Latinos around the world. So significant is their presence that the entire company was known by the troupe’s earlier name, Teatro Milagro. Also well received by presenters and participants are Milagro Tour’s engaging arts-integrated workshops led by arts educators who also perform in the plays. Currently, there...
read moreLatino artists prepare for an “IdeAL” showcase
Español abajo Latino artistry is alive and well in this fair City of Roses, and it’s getting ready to burst forth in a unique showcase as the 4th edition of LAX/IdeAL, the Latino Artist eXchange / Intercambio de Artistas Latinos descends upon Portland’s downtown! Back in the summer of 2010, Milagro invited artistic leaders representing a variety of disciplines to meet and share their wisdom and leadership, planting the seed for an annual gathering where Latino artists meet each other and support the growth of the Latino artistic...
read moreMilagro becomes a home for JTC and “A Pigeon and a Boy”
“A homing pigeon must love her home, otherwise she will not wish to return to it.” – Meir ShalevA new work exploring the meaning of home and a love in the midst or war is opening this March 22 at Milagro!”A Pigeon and A Boy” is a quest for home that unites the contemporary story of an Israeli tour guide who has lost his way and a 1948 war-torn romance propelled by homing pigeons. It is a moving story of love, loss and renewal, based on the book of the same name by Meir Shalev. This original production by Jewish Theatre...
read moreWe’re loving your love notes! Part 2
Ardiente Paciencia made audiences and critics fall in love, but the romance was not only on stage! Out in our interactive lobby display, folks had a chance to emulate the Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda in celebrating their love for everything from a cat to their partners, and even Milagro! Below are some of the wonderful messages posted on our “love vines”. Take a look below; who knows, you might be the intended! Mi Querida Paula,Desde 3 Agosto 2011 tú me has dado una gran razón para sonreir cuando despierto cada mañana.Sólo...
read moreWe’re loving your love notes! Part 1
Many patrons took the chance to celebrate what they hold dear on our “love vines” lobby display during the run of Ardiente Paciencia, and we’re tickled pink to have received so many affectionate messages directed to Milagro! Check out some of the great love letters we got: My Dear Milagro, I have loved you since 2013 because you get me! I want you to know I love you and tell everyone about you! Yours, Elsie My Dear Milagro, Ever since The Kiss of the Spider Woman you have been to me a place of magic and mystery. I just...
read moreAnother successful year of celebrating Mujeres!
Español abajo Performers: Nurys Herrera, Alida Wilson Gunn, Julieth Maya Buri and Edna Vazquez International Women’s Day is a yearly opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and legacy of women around the world, and Milagro is not one let March 8 pass by without notice. In fact, we got the party started earlier with a raucous Late Night Ladies’ Night on Friday March 7 that will surely be talked about until we have a chance to throw the next one! Nearly 150 people attended the exciting event, dancing the night away to the...
read moreComing up to Milagro: A hilarious lesson!
Portland get ready for one of the most thought provoking & hilarious productions of this year! “This high-energy satire by playwright Enrique Uruela doesn’t hold anything back as it pummels the lines of appropriateness concerning race, sexuality, and gender. That brashness is precisely what makes this play is so much fun.” — Lauren Peck at Metro Magazine: Learn to be Latina Northwest Premier only at Milagro Get your tickets at www.milagro.org
read moreMujeres: A celebration of International Women’s Day
Español abajo Every year around the world we celebrate the legacy and contributions of women throughout history, recognizing their achievements and impact. Milagro is proud to once again open its doors to mark this important date, but this year’s celebration is like none before! An evening of dancing to the musical selections of DJ Sofía Acosta(from FusionArte Radio) and very special performances by some of the most talented local Latina artists and friends will make this a party to remember! Olga Sanchez, Milagro’s award-winning...
read moreLove notes and a great deal for Ardiente Paciencia
Javier J. Mendoza and Siumara Samayoa Photo by Russell Young People keep falling in love with Ardiente Paciencia, and leaving us love notes! Here we share some of the lovely comments for our Spanish-language production… “Another piece of flawlessly executed performance poetry from Milagro! Wow. Thank you!” – Teresa Frakes, by e-mail “This was my second play at Milagro Theater and they do an outstanding job. I brought 3 people with me and all of us enjoyed this play tremendously. It was lighthearted but profound...
read moreCozy up to the burning passion of Ardiente Paciencia with a red hot discount!
Special offer below / Oferta especial abajo The love keeps pouring in for Ardiente Paciencia, including from critics at Oregon Artswatch and Willamette Week! As part of the lobby display along with Tatiana Garmendia’s sensual artwork, patrons can participate in our interactive display “Celebrate what you love”, writing letters to the object(s) of their afections, such as this lovely fill-in-the-blank declaration: My Dear Milagro, I have loved you since 2009 because you always have such excellent, top-quality shows...
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