This past summer, she led four workshops at Esperanza, teaching participants to utilize their body and voice. Esperanza's teatro is very diverse, made up of young and old, men and women, gay and straight. Drawing on the experiences of los miembros del teatro, Esperanza's Teatro Callejero will perform actos, poetry, dance, and will include a drum circle. The actos center on the Todos Somos Esperanza Campaign and the lawsuit, specifically, and explores issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, arts funding, and discrimination. Each performance will be different, however, as the actos continue to develop and change.
Improvisation is a necessity given the different sites and audiences.
You can find one of their performances at the local bus stops, street corners, after church services. Call the Esperanza at 228-0201 for further information on venues. Beyond theater, performance in general, plays a vital role in cultures of resistance. For example, in Mexico, marches that fill the streets in waves, are also participating in rituals of dance, music and art. As we claim a voice from our heart, art becomes a central part of feeding our soul.