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Meet the cast of “Guapa”
In rehearsal now is our next production, the National New Play Network’s Rolling World Premiere of Caridad Svich’s new script “Guapa,” opening March 22, 2013. Director Olga Sanchez has assembled a fantastic cast of actors featuring a mix of familiar faces and performers making their Milagro debut. Michelle Escobar (Guapa), a Portland native, is extremely grateful to be making her Milagro debut with such a talented group. Born to Panamanian parents, Michelle recently graduated from Amherst College with a...
read moreArt exhibition for GUAPA: Marcos’s Aguirre
Behind the Blinds By Marcos Aguirre Every child has expectations and hopes During the run of Gua, Milagro is thrilled to exhibit work by visual artist Marcos Aguirre. Marcos has brought thirteen pieces to share with you, so plant to check them out when you come to see the show. And remember, if you are interested in purchasing one of them, a portion of your sale will benefit the theatre!
read moreReviews of “La Celestina”
Have you been curious about our new Spanish-language production of La Celestina? Well, the buzz has been great, and here we share some reviews and audience comments … First up, Portland Stage Reviews writes, “A good cast and adaptation here make for a strong production, a piece that may have been the Spanish forerunner to a Shakespeare classic and one of the first tragicomic pieces to succeed in that style as well as depict frankly the common human approach to love instead of a courtly, chivalric ideal. And all of it en...
read morePress Photos for “Guapa”
Guapa, a set on Flickr. We had a great time this past weekend taking our press photos for our next production, GUAPA, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere written by Caridad Svich, onstage at Milagro March 22-April 13, 2013. For info/tickets: 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org.
read morePhoto of the Day: February 14, 2013
February 14, 2013, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. Our master carpenter Collin is busy at work in our downstairs scene shop constructing the set that Jose has designed for GUAPA, our next production opening March 22, 2013. For info/details: 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org.
read moreMundo de las Mujeres at Milagro March 2
(Para leer en español, vea abajo) On March 8, 1857, a boiling crowd of women garment workers took to the streets of New York City demanding an end to low meager pay, long drawn out hours, inequality and inhumane working conditions which they confronted daily. Though the police diffused the situation and dispersed the crowd through violence, it marked a momentous feat for women: the formation of women’s first labor union and the beginning of a greater cause. Following this example, on March 8, 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York...
read moreGUAPA & the Portland Timbers!
José Valencia, Michelle Escobar, Tristan Nieto & Sofia May-Cuxim We’ve just begun dipping our toes into the waters of Caridad Svich’s new play, GUAPA, exploring the dreams of a young woman who longs to be recognized among the great soccer players of the world. Trouble is, she’s a south Texas barrio girl, with little chance of finding the glory that so many young people of Latin America long for: the way out of poverty through futbol. Portland Timbers forward José Valencia knows about this longing well. A...
read morePoster artwork for "Guapa"
“Guapa” at Milagro 2013, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. Poster artwork created by Sam Trevino/samdidit.com for “Guapa” at Milagro March 22-April 13, 2013. For info/tickets: 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org.
read moreOpening night of "La Celestina"
Opening night of “La Celestina”, a set on Flickr. We had a lot of fun last week at the opening night reception for “La Celestina”, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at the Milagro Theatre. Check out these photos!
read moreSpecial Preshow Event: Spanish Wine and Cheese Tasting, February 23
Begin a night of classic Spanish theatre with the tastes of Spain. Wine expert Reed Oman, from Casa Bruno, will guide a tasting through two characteristic wines of central and eastern Spain: a cava from Valencia and a vino de pago from Castilla la Mancha. Sip your wine along with stories about each wine’s history and the culture of wine making in Spain. Each wine will be paired with a cheese from its region to complement the different flavors and highlight the regional traditions still alive in Spain today. Don’t miss this special event in...
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