CAN'T EVEN COMEDY SHOW (EVERY THURSDAY) @ MAMA SHELTER HOTEL
CAN'T EVEN COMEDY SHOW (EVERY THURSDAY) @ MAMA SHELTER HOTEL
Thu, Mar 23, 6:00 PM
Mama Shelter Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
$0 - $50
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SHELTER, una obra sobre travesías: April 17
By CalArts Center for New Performance
When and where
Date and time
Sunday, April 17, 2016 · 2 - 3:30pm PDT
Location
SHELTER Outdoor Stage at LINCOLN PARK 3500 N Mission Road Los Angeles, CA 90031
Description
CalArts Center for New Performance (CNP) and Duende CalArts present the world premiere of SHELTER a movement-based theatrical performance that shares stories of the massive human crisis of unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S. border and passing through the U.S. deportation shelter system, unraveling hidden truths of immigration.
SHELTER es una obra de teatro con moviemiento que comparte historias de las crisis humana masiva de menores no acompañados cruzando la frontera EE.UU., que pasa a través del sistema de deportación y refugio EE.UU. y revela la realidad de la migración.
Shelter is written and conceived by Marissa Chibas, directed by Mexico City-based director Martin Acosta, and choreographed by Fernando Belo.
ADMISSION IS FREE. Reservations are recommended.
1:00 PM – Pre-show Dialogue with with Susan Terrio, author of Whose Child Am I? Unaccompanied, Undocumented Children in U.S. Immigration Custody.
Location: Plaza de La Raza 3540 N. Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031
PLAN YOUR DAY:
Families and youth are welcome to this 90 min. dramatic performance, performed primarily in English with some Spanish. The play depicts stories drawn from the experiences of unaccompanied youth refugees and includes stylized depictions of violence and adult themes.
Performance takes place outdoors, on the temporary SHELTER Outdoor Stage, located in Lincoln Park at 3500 N Mission Road, a few steps west of Plaza de la Raza. In the event of rain, SHELTER will perform at Plaza de la Raza 3540 N. Mission Road.
Free street parking on N. Mission Road and E. Valley Blvd.
Dress warmly for evening events and bring sun gear for afternoon performances.
Don't forget to bring blankets and pillows for bleacher seating.
Alcohol is prohibited, but picnicking is encouraged.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Preview: Thursday, April 7, 7:30 pm
Opening: Friday, April 8, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 9, 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 10, 2:00 pm
Thursday, April 14, 7:30 pm
Friday, April 15, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 16, 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 17, 2:00 pm
CalArts Center for New Performance is a participant in the Global Connections–IN the LAB program, funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and administered by Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for the professional not-for-profit American theatre.
Shelter was awarded an Art Works Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for community-based art projects.
