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Meet the cast: Rafael Miguel
When you come to see shows at Milagro, you can always expect to see a wonderful mix of familiar friends and new faces — both in the audience and onstage. Last week, we shared with you an interview with Bibiana Lorenzo Johnston, the actress playing the title role in our next production of La Celestina, who has also graced the Milagro stage often in the past. Today, we’d like to introduce you to Rafael Miguel, a newcomer to Portland making his Milagro debut in the role of Calisto. (Para leer en español, vea abajo.) Rafael, tell us about your...
read morePhoto of the Day: January 25, 2013
January 25, 2013, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. Jose spotted this wild and crazy bus outside our offices yesterday and staff began speculating just what it was for. Always something interesting at Milagro!
read moreSave the date! Milagro recognizes International Women’s Day on March 2
Once again, Milagro proudly participates in International Women’s Day celebrating the strength of women throughout the centuries, the empowerment of women’s ability to combat everyday struggles, and the love in which they produce daily. This year, Milagro will focus and dedicate its afternoon to Liderazgo Materna. So mark your calendars now for our annual multi-disciplinary Spanish-language program, Mundo de las Mujeres, to be held Saturday, March 2, at El Centro Milagro (525 SE Stark St., Portland), from 1-5 p.m. with a...
read morePhoto of the day: January 24, 2013
January 24, 2013, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. Estela and Emily check out the work that scenic designer Kristeen Crosser has done so far on the painting of the stage floor for LA CELESTINA, opening Feb. 8. For info/tickets: 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org.
read moreSave the date — May 31 — for Gala Milagro: ¡Celebrando Argentina!
Mark your calendars now to join your Milagro friends and family for an exciting gala with an Argentine flair — all to raise money for your favorite theatre on the cusp of turning 30! Don’t miss this evening of Argentine cuisine, entertainment & auction to celebrate the enriching, educational and artistic work of Milagro. Circle May 31 on your calendar today. Call Emily now at 503-236-7253 to reserve sponsor tables, or watch for a future Insider for more information about purchasing individual...
read moreBringing Celestina to life: Bibiana Lorenzo Johnston
Rehearsals for La Celestina are well underway, and everyone is excited to share with you this unusual script, based on the Spanish classic novel of the same name. It’s an unusual show, to be sure. The original novel, written by Fernando de Rojas in 1499, was a work of prose written in acts comprised almost solely of dialogue. As a literary artist, Rojas existed on the verge between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The medieval influence is evident in various themes present in La Celestina, such as morality, punishment and...
read more‘La Celestina’: About the Author, Fernando de Rojas
La Celestina was originally written by Fernando de Rojas (1465-1541) as a work of prose written in acts comprised almost solely of dialogue. As a literary artist, Rojas existed on the verge between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The medieval influence is evident in various themes present in La Celestina such as morality, punishment and pessimism while the themes of sensuality and pleasure belong to the Renaissance era. Rojas also expresses a humanist perspective in his writing, which was a point of view encouraged by Ferdinand and...
read morePhoto of the Day: January 21, 2012
January 21, 2012, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. We’d like to welcome Jennifer Wilson (right), our newest intern who is working with Emily Wright (left) on development and fundraising projects. ¡Bienvenida, Jennifer!
read morePhoto of the Day: January 20, 2012
January 20, 2012, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. A bright and sunny — and dry! — day is the perfect time to change the marquee for our next production, “La Celestina”, which begins performances Feb. 7. For more info/tickets: call 503-236-7253 or visit www.milagro.org.
read morePhoto of the Day January 17, 2012
January 17, 2012, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. We couldn’t resist sharing another shot of the students from Scott School who visited Milagro yesterday for a visual arts workshop and tour of “The Blue House” exhibit. Fun!
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