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Corrido Calavera: El Hispanic News charla con el Director
Mientras ponemos los toques finales a nuestra nueva y original producción, Corrido Calavera, el público y los medios ya están ansiosos por su estreno. Recientemente, Ivonne Rivero (El Hispanic News) aprovechó un momento de calma para charlar con el director, Lakin Valdez (del legendario Teatro Campesino fundado por su padre, Luis Valdez). Lea el artículo en la página del periódico o visite nuestro blog para mayor información. No se pierda esta divertidísima obra. ¡Compre sus entradas hoy mismo!
read moreCorrido Calavera: the Director speaks
There’s no stopping this wild ride! Corrido Calavera, Milagro’s original bilingual production marking the 2013 Day of the Dead celebration, is almost ready for its October 18th opening! Make sure to get tickets early, as this popular production is always a crowd pleaser and this year is no different. Lakin Valdez, scion of El Teatro Campesino, directs this irreverent but important production. Yvonne Rivero (El Hispanic News) quotes Valdez: “This is an ofrenda [a votive offering] for Day of the Dead and is part of the...
read moreTeatro Milagro: Making a Difference
Español abajo When audience raves bring your show around for a third year in a row as has happened to Teatro Milagro’s production, Frida un retablo, you know it is striking a nerve or filling a need. However, it is when you hear of the effect that your performance has on its public that makes your work as an artist that much rewarding in that respect. After a recent performance at Salem Hospital, a physician took the time to let us know of a particular insight and result in his own practice, namely a commitment “to be more...
read moreSneak Preview of the stage for CORRIDO CALAVERA!
The floors are almost ready, and little by little the set for Corrido Calavera — our next production on stage Oct 17 – Nov 10, 2013— is getting ready for opening night! Are your curios about how everything is going to look up? Buy your tickets now! and join us for Portland’s Day of the Dead biggest celebration! Tickets can be purchase by phone: 503-236-7253 or at www.milagro.org. You can also came to our office Monday – Friday from 9:30am – 5:30 pm. 425 Se 6th Ave. Portland, OR...
read moreCorrido Calavera: Meet Director Lakin Valdez
Español abajo The cast and crew of Corrido Calavera, Milagro’s 2013 original bilingual Day of the Dead celebration are hard at work on this raucous new work sure to tickle your bones! Meet Lakin Valdez, the intrepid captain of this ship, ready to launch onto the Milagro stage on October 18, 2013. Come aboard! Lakin Valdez was born into a family of theater artists. Since birth, Valdez was instilled with lessons about creativity, both strict and informal, but with an emphasis on discipline and distinction. He was raised not only...
read moreThe Dead are Back: Corrido Calavera
Each year the dead are commemorated in the oldest celebration of the Day of the Dead in Portland. This year’s show directed by Lakin Valdez of the legendary El Teatro Campesino, will delight in the style of the classic obra calavera. Broad physical language, musicality, irreverence and bitter irony such as one might encounter during the Day of the Dead in Mexico, interweaves with a modern twist! Join the muertitos as they wake up in a new reality and learn to let go of the crazy dreams of life! Get...
read moreFall brings the warmth of ¡Viva Mialgro!
Autumn is here, and the Day of the Dead is just around the corner! On October 29th at 6:30PM, we welcome you to Join your Milagro family for ¡Viva Milagro! Come raise a toast to Milagro’s 30th Anniversary Season, with a special glass of Wahaka Mezcal! Experience a dazzling evening of delicious Mexican cuisine provided by Cha Taqueria; bask in the glow of Pepe Moscoso’s handmade altars; drink in the soothing sounds of our very special musical guest; bid on breathtaking, authentic Día de los Muertos-inspired art in a silent...
read morePhoto of the day: Sweet Friday at Milagro!
María García from Cocina Cultura stop by our office today bringing with her lots for sweet goodies for us! What a great idea for this cold and rainy day. **** María García de Cocina Cultura paso hoy por nuestras oficinas trayendo con ella un montón de golosinas dulces para nuestro deleite: ¡galletas, flan y pasteles! Perfectos para disfrutar esta mañana fría y lluviosa.
read moreLa Luna Nueva: See the fascinating Frida this Friday
Teatro Milagro is flying high “like the wings of a raven”, recently returning from a 10-day, three state tour, where they conquered the hearts and minds of the Tulipanes Festival as well as students at DePaul University, Hope College, Hampshire College and UMass Amherst, with their tour de force, Frida, un retablo. The production is a rich tapestry depicting the life of this passionate artist. The four actors play the roles of some of the luminaries that were part of Frida’s world, such as Andre Breton, Leon Trotsky, and of...
read moreThe Day of the Dead is coming with: Corrido Calavera and Viva Milagro
The Day of the Dead is full of heartfelt traditions, and here at Milagro, we celebrate with the best of them! As we prepare for our 30th anniversary season in a dance between tradition and revelation, if you attend a performance of the new Día de los Muertos show Corrido Calavera or our ¡Viva Milagro! dinner, you are sure to have a unique experience of this special Mexican holiday! Creating altars to honor the spirits of their deceased loved ones is one of the most sacred traditions surrounding the Day of the Dead. Day...
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