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Photo of the Day: October 22, 2012
October 22, 2012, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. When you work at Milagro, you just never know what you’ll be doing, as evidenced by administrative assistant (also stage manager and assistant director) Adrienne Shelnutt walking by our desk with sewing machine, feathers and in a distinctive hat.
read moreSee RAIZ for free — Be a volunteer usher!
Would you like to see our Día de los muertos show for FREE? Volunteer to be an usher! To see which dates are available and to sign up online, go to: http://vols.pt/6NUnWd
read morePhoto of the Day: October 20, 2012
October 20, 2012, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. Wow — look at all this hand-crafted Day of the Dead-themed jewelry in Milagro’s mini gift shop open during our production of “Raíz” through Nov. 11. All proceeds to benefit the theatre. When you come to see the show, you might just leave bejeweled! Kudos to Estela for putting this all together, along with loteria-decorated jewelry boxes, a children’s book by Jose Carlos, and more!
read moreMilagro’s exhibit of Day of the Dead altars
Through Nov. 11, Miracle is pleased to display in our Zócalo community space adjacent to the lobby an exhibit of ofrendas (altars) created by FusionArte collective of local Latino artists in celebration of Día de los muertos (Day of the Dead). The exhibit, curated by Pepe Moscoso, is free and open to the public one hour prior to and during the intermission of each performance of Miracle Theatre Group’s original, bilingual production Raíz, plus weekdays by appointment for student groups. “The Day of the Dead reaches into the ancient history of...
read moreIn the News: The Oregonian previews “Raíz” – Day of the Dead celebration
Did you see today’s A&E of The Oregonian newspaper? Don’t miss Marty Hughley’s preview of our annual Day of the Dead celebration, this year titled “Raíz”. Pick up a copy today or read online.
read more“You can totally make that!”
Join us this October for three creative Día de los muertos-themed workshops at Milagro! This series is an offering to your crafty side as instructors Samuel Becerra and Estela Robinson each lead classes in making art traditionally found on the altars during the Day of the Dead. You can sculpt your own flauta de calavera (skull-shaped flute) with Samuel and then learn how to play traditional flutes and melodies. Delicate papel picado (cut paper) can decorate your home after a class with Estela, while an evening decorating sugar skulls can...
read moreOctober 19, 2012
October 19, 2012, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. Sugar skulls are back! Look at some of these amazing creations handcrafted by our very own Estela Robinson — available for purchase when you visit Milagro for our Day of the Dead show, “Raíz”, opening tonight and playing through Nov. 11. For details and tickets: 503-236-7253 or www.milagro.org.
read moreIn the News: El Centinela
¡Visite a la página de web del periódico del Centinela para leer más sobre nuestra celebración del Día de los muertos, Raíz!
read moreRaíz in Rehearsal: Previews!
In this week’s backstage update, we hear from actress Maria Sanchez, who is making her Milagro debut with “Raíz”, our Day of the Dead celebration … Previews week, I must admit, a bit stressful (details details details!) yet, going amazingly good! Audience reactions are very positive and encouraging! We actors love the show, and I personally see and feel a lot of beauty in it. It’s colorful, original, dramatic and primitive, funny — and it simply warms the heart reminding us about the true values...
read moreOctober 18, 2012
October 18, 2012, a photo by Miracle Theatre Group on Flickr. Teatro Milagro’s touring troupe is out in Massachusetts right now for workshops and performances of “B’aktun 13”. They sent in this cool pic from out in the field — we just hope that wasn’t the train from Boston to Amherst! Safe travels, amigos!
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