http://alunatheatre.ca/english encouraging new hybrids of performance Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:54:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://alunatheatre.ca/english/?p=219 We are pumped up about our first fundraising dinner! Juno-nominated powerhouse Treasa Levasseur takes the stage, you enjoy a full meal with wine,  and together we will celebrate the accomplishments of one of Toronto's most engaging Latin-Canadian theatre directors, our Artistic Director Beatriz Pizano, as she is awarded the ... http://alunatheatre.ca/english/?p=192 IXOK' IXOK’ is a Maya-Quiché word that means WOMAN. In this solo dance/theatre piece, Mayahuel Tecozautla depicts the story of an indigenous woman who flees to the jungle seeking safety for herself and her child. It is based on the stage play by Edgar Flores and Carmen Samayoa, two Guatemalan theatre ... http://alunatheatre.ca/english/?p=185 The subject of our 2008 production, Madre, Julia died at 81 years of age after contending with Alzheimer's for many years.  Her family was with her in her final days. Her daughter, writer / director Beatriz Pizano, wishes to extend thanks to her Doctor,  Jorge A. Gómez Calle, for his care, ... http://alunatheatre.ca/english/?p=178 We have wrapped up La Comunión, but are hoping to bring it out again sometime in the future - thanks to everyone who participated in any way - it truly took the work of two communities to bring this piece to the stage. We have had more people see ... http://alunatheatre.ca/english/?p=174 written and directed by Beatriz Pizano. Starring: Micheline Calvert, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Carlos Gonzalez-Vio, Rosa Laborde, Sam Malkin, Natalia Naranjo Moncada, Marilo Nunez, Michelle Polak, and introducing Carlos Arellano and Luis Delgado. Scenography: Trevor Schwellnus Sound Design: Thomas Ryder Payne Costume Design: Andjelija Djuric Stage Management: Sandy Plunkett January 12 - 31, 2010 at Buddies in Bad Times ... http://alunatheatre.ca/english/?p=164