Directed by the award-winning José Zayas, "Los Soles Truncos" tells the story of three sisters: Hortensia, Emilia, and Inés. Despite facing numerous adversities, they remain resilient in their efforts to preserve what matters most to them—their home and dignity. Residing on the historic Calle del Cristo in the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, they confront the challenges of time and circumstance while navigating the memories and relationships that have shaped their lives.

Time serves a dual role in the narrative, acting both as an ally and an adversary. It guides the sisters on a journey of self-discovery, love, and hope. This masterpiece of Puerto Rican theater offers an emotionally rich experience filled with humanity, exploring the strength of family bonds in the face of difficulties.

Presented in Spanish with English subtitles.

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Word Up Community Bookshop and Dominican Writers Association invite you to celebrate the debut release of LOCA by Alejandro Heredia at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in Washington Heights NYC. In conversation with Heredia will be award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo. There will be a limited signing after the event.

"In a novel that is as tender as it is brilliant, Heredia writes with ferocity and warmth."—Elizabeth Acevedo

This event is a $5 suggested donation ticket. Please register in advance.

Alianza Dominican Cultural Center is located at 530 West 166th Street New York, NY 10032. The event will take place on the second floor, which is accessible by an elevator.

ABOUT THE BOOK: If Junot Diaz’s critically acclaimed collection Drown and Janet Mock’s Emmy-winning series Pose produced offspring, Alejandro Heredia’s Loca would be their firstborn.

It’s 1999, and best friends Sal and Charo are striving to hold on to their dreams in a New York determined to grind them down. Sal is a book-loving science nerd trying to grow beyond his dead-end job in a new city, but he’s held back by tragic memories from his past in Santo Domingo. Free-spirited Charo is surprised to find herself a mother at twenty-five, partnered with a controlling man, working at the same supermarket for years, her world shrunk to the very domesticity she thought she’d escaped in her old country. When Sal finds love at a gay club one night, both his and Charo’s worlds unexpectedly open up to a vibrant social circle that pushes them to reckon with what they owe to their own selves, pasts, futures, and, always, each other.

Loca follows one daring year in the lives of young people living at the edge of their own patience and desires. With expansive grace, it reveals both the grueling conditions that force people to migrate and the possibility of friendship as home when family, nations, and identity groups fall short.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Alejandro Heredia is a writer from the Bronx. He has received fellowships from LAMBDA Literary, Dominican Studies Institute, UNLV’s Black Mountain Institute, and elsewhere. He received an MFA in fiction from Hunter College. Loca is his debut novel.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR: Elizabeth Acevedo is the current Young People’s Poet Laureate and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of With the Fire on High—which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal—and Clap When You Land, which was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus finalist. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem, Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writer’s Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC with her loves.

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Animal Studies by Maria P Villa

Closing: Thursday, March 6, 5:30-8pm

As part of our 90th anniversary celebrations, Casita Maria presents the solo exhibition

Animal Studies by Chilean Multidisciplinary Artist and Casita Maria Teaching Artist Maria P. Vila. The exhibition features a series of watercolor, soft pastel and oil paintings combining animal imagery with poetry and collage as a form of healing. Animal Studies is dedicated to Maria Luisa’s beloved dog Rufían, an abandoned animal she intended to bring home for just one night and which turned into a 15 year friendship. Following his death in Chile in 2022, she started creating the artworks in this exhibition as part of her mourning process. By drawing and painting animals over the course of three years she began to heal and discovered interspecies memory. Her artwork became a metaphor and visual exploration of what it means to be human in all of its many forms: the herd, resilience, migration, and motherhood. There is a clear historical connection to ancient cave paintings such as those found in Lascaux, France, but her greatest artistic influence is her great grandfather, the renowned Chilean painter Waldo Vila Silva. The artwork is for sale with 75% of proceeds going to the artist and 25% to animal foundation La Manadakan (@la_manadakan)

Funding for Animal Studies is provided by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs through the Cultural Development Fund and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

With music by Uptown Vinyl Supreme. Empanadas from Empanadas RD and refreshments provided. This event is free!

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On February 27, 2025, En Foco invites the public to Pregones Theater for Mariana Yampolsky: A Legacy in Focus, a compelling panel discussion examining the life, work, and enduring influence of the acclaimed photographer. This special event is presented in support of the exhibition In The Spirit | En El Espíritu: Works by Mariana Yampolsky and is part of a yearlong series celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nueva Luz, En Foco’s award-winning photographic journal dedicated to uplifting artists of color. In The Spirit | En El Espíritu: Works by Mariana Yampolsky is currently on view at Pregones until March 31, 2025.

The panel discussion will feature Elizabeth Ferrer, art historian, curator, and author, who will be in conversation with Susanna V. Temkin, Senior Curator at El Museo del Barrio, who will moderate the discussion. Together, Ferrer and Temkin will delve into the pivotal role Yampolsky played in shaping visual representations of Mexican culture, as well as her influence on how photography can be a tool for political and social change.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the richness of Yampolsky’s legacy and the profound ways in which her photographs continue to speak to the power of visual storytelling. Yampolsky’s iconic images of rural Mexican life, particularly her intimate portrayals of Indigenous communities, highlight the dignity, resilience, and spirit of those often overlooked by mainstream society. Her work reflects an unwavering commitment to the preservation of cultural heritage and the ongoing struggle for social justice.

Mariana Yampolsky was a groundbreaking figure in Latin American photography. As one of the first women to join the renowned Taller de Gráfica Popular, a collective dedicated to creating politically charged art, Yampolsky used photography as a means of activism, documenting the lives of marginalized communities with compassion, honesty, and urgency. Her body of work not only serves as a visual archive but as a call to action, advocating for social change and a deeper understanding of Mexican identity.

This program is a cornerstone of En Foco’s celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Nueva Luz, a publication that has been at the forefront of spotlighting the work of photographers of color since 1985. Through Nueva Luz, En Foco has consistently provided a platform for underrepresented voices in the arts, amplifying diverse perspectives in the field of photography. En Foco’s ongoing anniversary celebration will include additional events throughout 2025, each aimed at honoring the publication’s legacy and the many artists it has championed over the years.

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Join this online panel with scholars Laura Gutierrez (Pacific), Ana Minian (Stanford), Ariana Valle (UC Davis), and Irvin Ibarguen (NYU) on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00pm EST via Zoom. This panel will provide a historical perspective on US anti-immigration removal policies. In particular, it will ask when and why the so-called "nation of immigrants" repudiated that identity and gave itself over to the denigration and persecution of migrants.

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An intrepid blend of fiction and non-fiction prose, read by strangers and friends. You wouldn't ordinarily meet us on a normal night of your life! We are of different states, generations, aesthetics, genres, and hairstyles. With Aida Riddle, Jimin Seo, Josephine Sloyan, Memphis Washington, Naomi Washer, Prince Shakur, Silas Jones, and Ryan Schulte.

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En Foco is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 En Foco Artist Fellowship Application, opening on January 21, 2025. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the fellowship, a significant milestone in En Foco’s mission to support and uplift artists of color. To commemorate this decade of impact, En Foco is expanding its eligibility criteria to welcome Digital Media-Based artists, alongside photographers, creating a more inclusive opportunity for innovative visual creators. The En Foco Artist Fellowship Program is a transformative initiative designed to spotlight and nurture the talents of lens-based and media artists across New York State. Through this program, En Foco aims to champion diversity, foster creative growth, and build pathways for underrepresented artists to gain broader recognition and career development.

Join us on February 18, 2025, at Manhattan Neighborhood Network for an in-depth look at the opportunity, application process, Q&A, and Peer Critique Session!

Awarded Artists Will Receive:

15 Fellowships in total: 10 Fellowships for Photographers and 5 Fellowships for Media-Based Artists, each receiving a $1,500 cash award. Inclusion in a Fall 2025 Group Exhibition, offering a platform to showcase their work to a wider audience. Publication in the 2025 Nueva Luz journal, featuring both print and online editions. Access to exclusive professional development and networking opportunities to help Fellows advance their careers.

Eligibility and Application Details:

Open to Photographers and Media-Based Artists. Applicants must be New York City or New York State residents for at least one year before the application date. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Collaborative projects are welcomed, with one artist designated as the primary applicant. Previous Fellows may reapply after three years. Applications will be accepted beginning January 21, 2025, via Submittable, and the deadline to apply is March 13, 2025, @ 11:5pm. The selected Fellows will be announced in Spring 2025.

To further support applicants, En Foco is offering Doctor’s Hours—one-on-one consultations with En Foco staff to answer questions, provide feedback, and guide applicants through the submission process. These personalized sessions are designed to ensure that artists feel confident and prepared to present their best work. To sign up for a session please contact fellowship@enfoco.org.

For complete application guidelines or more information, visit www.enfoco.org or contact us directly at fellowship@enfoco.org. To apply, please visit Enfoco.submittable.com.

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Join us for a lively open house at 20 Cooper Square celebrating the publication of Nuyorican & Diasporican Visual Art and bilingual exhibition tours of the exhibition RicanVisions. Light refreshments will be served. The book will be available for purchase. This program is co-sponsored by CENTRO.

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Join us at the CCCADI Firehouse on February 11th for our first We Lit event of 2025 as we celebrate the launch of Ibi Zoboi’s contemporary fantasy debut novel: “(S)kin”. Ibi Zoboi will read from her novel and then engage in conversation with author Leslie-Anne Murray, delving into themes present in the novel and across Zoboi’s work. (S)kin is a novel in verse based on Caribbean folklore- about the power of inherited magic and the price we must pay to live the life we yearn for.

Copies of “(S)kin ” will be available for purchase during the event.

February 11, 2025 6 - 8:00 PM

120 E 125th Street NY, NY 10035

$10 Suggested Donation

We Lit is a CCCADI series dedicated to exploring authors of the African Diaspora who have beautifully woven their experiences, cultures, and dreams into their works. This series is a call to writers, griots, storytellers, and lovers of the written word to spark collective conservation, reflection, and celebration for African Diasporic literature.

Explore last season’s featured We Lit authors and content. www.cccadi.org/welit

About Ibi Zoboi

Ibi Zoboi is the New York Times bestselling author of American Street, a National Book Award finalist; Nigeria Jones, a Coretta Scott King Award winner; Pride; My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich; Okoye to the People: A Black Panther Novel for Marvel; and the Walter Award and LA Times Book Prize–winning Punching the Air, cowritten with Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam. She is also a two-time Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner for her picture book The People Remember and her middle grade biography of Octavia Butler, Star Child. She is the editor of the anthology Black Enough. Born in Haiti and raised in New York City, she now lives in New Jersey with her family. You can find her online at ibizoboi.net.

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The Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra is pleased to present a 3-concert series in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop, featuring books from the “Uptown Kid Lit” list with thoughtful connections to themes that will be familiar to every child growing up in Washington Heights. All performances will take place at Recirculation, a project of Word Up Community Bookshop.

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25th anniversary of the film, "Cuban Roots, Bronx Stories." Following the screening there will be a panel discussion and a concert of Cuban music by Bobby Sanabria & Sexteto Ibiano.

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LIBRES Y SIN MIEDO con Susana Draper y Paulina Pineda.

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Jazz Foundation of America presents Satellites: In the Spirit of Sun Ra with small group performances from alumni of the Sun Ra Arkestra on two stages. Line up includes Dick Griffin Quartet, Ahmed Abdullah & Monique Ngozi Nri, Sons of Ra (w/ Bruce Edwards, Craig Haynes and TC the 3rd), Children of the Sun (w/ Elson Nascimento), Spaceman Patterson and the Celestials 5tet, George Gray Arts Collective, and Tyler Mitchell w/ Nicoletta Manzini.

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The Latinx Project at New York University announces the upcoming exhibition RicanVisions: Global Ancestralities and Embodied Futures featuring the work of nineteen emerging and established artists from the contemporary Diasporican and Nuyorican community. Activating galleries on the first and third floors of 20 Cooper Square, the exhibition launches with a public opening celebration on January 31, 2025.

The exhibition coincides with the publication of the forthcoming book Nuyorican and Diasporican Visual Art: A Critical Anthology (Duke University Press, January 2025) edited by Arlene Dávila and Yasmin Ramirez. More information on the book and its contributors can be found here.

RicanVisions aims to continue to expand the canon of Diasporican visual art, bridging the past and present of contemporary art from the Puerto Rican diaspora. The exhibition includes emerging artists, some who are showing in New York City for the first time, as well as veteran artists overdue for recognition, such as Marina Gutiérrez and the abstract artist Evelyn López de Guzmán who are showcasing work that has never been exhibited before. Some of the artists were selected through their participation in the annual Artist-in-Residence open call at The Latinx Project.

Artists featured in the exhibition are Manuel Acevedo, Armando Alleyne, Nayda Collazo-Llorens, Vyczie Dorado, Orlando Estrada, Marina Gutierrez, Lee Jiménez, Juanita Lanzo, Miguel Enrique Lastra, Evelyn López de Guzmán, Jacoub Reyes, David Rios Ferreira, Shey ‘Ri Acu’ Rivera Ríos, Keysha Rivera, Jorge Luis Rodríguez, G. Rosa Rey, Angelina Ruiz, Tamara Torres, and Isaac Vazquez. The exhibition is the first curated in-house by The Latinx Project and reflects its largest curatorial effort to date.

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Community members are invited to practice speaking Spanish and/or English. Meet other English speakers looking to practice their Spanish and Spanish speakers looking to practice their English! We will focus on a theme for the day, share some vocabulary, break into small groups for friendly conversation, and practice speaking in front of the larger group if you're interested. Join us to share your knowledge and learn from those around you!

Se invita a los miembros de la comunidad a practicar hablar español y/o inglés. ¡Conozca a otros hablantes de español buscando practicar su inglés y hablantes de inglés buscando practicar su español! Vamos a centrarnos en un tema del día, compartir algún vocabulario, formar grupos pequeños para conversar de manera relajada, y tener la oportunidad de practicar hablando en frente del grupo más grande si le interesa. ¡Únete a nosotros para compartir tus conocimientos y aprender de sus vecinos!

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Elena Moon Park and Friends perform Asian children’s songs from her award winning album “Rabbit Days and Dumplings”. Attendees will go on a musical journey through East Asia, including Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Tibet. Participation is encouraged as each song mixes native languages with English and traditional instrumentation with western, folk and rock instruments.

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The heart of Chinese Theatre Works’ collections of shadow figures, The Pauline Benton Collection represents a significant historical and ethnographic treasure trove as well as an artistic resource. Pauline Benton began collecting these figures in China during her stays in Peking during the 20’s and 30’s. Also part of this collection are: several collapsible shadow screens; a collection of traditional Chinese musical instruments; miscellaneous performing equipment and paraphernalia; Benton’s detailed notes on Chinese Shadow performance she witnessed in the 30’s, performed by her mentor, Mr. Li; translations of play scripts for traditional shadow shows; photos; and an extensive library of rare books and documents on Chinese culture, theater and shadow performance.

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In the tradition of the Latin@/x diasporic celebration of 3 Kings. It is a day in celebration for honoring the lives of our communal children, who are the hope of our futures. This year we continue to center our 3 Kings Celebration on our mission of NURTURING LEADERS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, and invite our community to reflect on how leadership is something that all children have the power to be raised in from within them.

The Theme “Planting a Seed” invites our community to be welcomed into a conversation with our young people about what creates the opportunities for someone to be raised in the nature of leadership within them to use their gifts in service of our communities. As we will be devising this work during the progression of the 2024 Presidential Elections in the United States, we will have our young people move through workshops, conversations and creative art making spaces that will have them reflecting on what makes someone serve in their leadership centered on “Peace and Justice.”

We will pay homage to past leaders in People’s Movements, and look at the diversity of defining “leadership” to support young people to explore and reflect on leaders they recognize in their neighborhoods, their homes and within themselves.

They will also be supported to a greater understanding that if we are all raised in our gifts to lead, and that our community becomes stronger in their ability to collectivize power. We will explore the power of the ecology of Nature and how it survives as it can be used as metaphor for the ecology of our homes, neighborhoods and communities seeking to rise in the face of injustice that threatens our lives everyday.

This experience, like all of our 3 King experiences, will be framed through the eyes of the children and their connection to and understanding of leadership, echoing all the children who are seeking leadership around and within themselves to create a world that is rooted in justice, peace and that allows for the self determination of all life. In accepting ourselves as leaders we also accept our connection and accountability to each other and the future we hold together.

For more, please visit: www.elpuente.org

Flushing Town Hall's Mini-Global Mashup series brings together two amazing global music artists along with an accompanist for an afternoon of music, conversation and exploration.

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In the tradition of the Latin@/x diasporic celebration of 3 Kings. It is a day in celebration for honoring the lives of our communal children, who are the hope of our futures. This year we continue to center our 3 Kings Celebration on our mission of NURTURING LEADERS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, and invite our community to reflect on how leadership is something that all children have the power to be raised in from within them.

The Theme “Planting a Seed” invites our community to be welcomed into a conversation with our young people about what creates the opportunities for someone to be raised in the nature of leadership within them to use their gifts in service of our communities. As we will be devising this work during the progression of the 2024 Presidential Elections in the United States, we will have our young people move through workshops, conversations and creative art making spaces that will have them reflecting on what makes someone serve in their leadership centered on “Peace and Justice.”

We will pay homage to past leaders in People’s Movements, and look at the diversity of defining “leadership” to support young people to explore and reflect on leaders they recognize in their neighborhoods, their homes and within themselves.

They will also be supported to a greater understanding that if we are all raised in our gifts to lead, and that our community becomes stronger in their ability to collectivize power. We will explore the power of the ecology of Nature and how it survives as it can be used as metaphor for the ecology of our homes, neighborhoods and communities seeking to rise in the face of injustice that threatens our lives everyday.

This experience, like all of our 3 King experiences, will be framed through the eyes of the children and their connection to and understanding of leadership, echoing all the children who are seeking leadership around and within themselves to create a world that is rooted in justice, peace and that allows for the self determination of all life. In accepting ourselves as leaders we also accept our connection and accountability to each other and the future we hold together.

For more, please visit: www.elpuente.org

Annually, CCCADI hosts a panel of Lucumi priests (oluwos, oba oriates, and oloshas) for an evening of multi-generational dialogue on the cultural, social, and philosophical implications of the long-standing tradition La Letra del Año or Odu of the Year. All are welcome to participate in this virtual discussion, the first installment of our Sacred Traditions series in 2025!

La Letra del Año or Odu of the Year is a forecast offered to the community as a result of the Lucumi divination ceremony held by a council of babalawos in Cuba. Announced on January 1st, this “reading” provides a sacred blueprint and predictions for the year ahead.

In Yorubaland, the ceremony is usually conducted during the Odun Ifa Festival later in the Gregorian Calendar.

CCCADI’s Sacred Traditions: Letra del Año panel discussion centers the collective wisdom of the Lucumi community in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, in response to this annual tradition. This program is not a divination ceremony nor meant to replace the wisdom and guidance of Lucumí elders and practitioners across the globe who also divine on behalf of their countries, regions, and iles (religious houses and temples) and country-specific associations.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue throughout the program. You must register in advance to receive the link to the virtual program.

Este programa contará con un intérprete de español.

Guest Speakers: Oluwo Joseph Caroll-Miranda, Oluwo Raymond Crawford, Oba Oriate Frank Bell, Oba Oriate & Danny Rodriguez.

Moderator: Marinieves Alba, Olo-Obatala

La Casa de la Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña presents FIESTA DE REYES Y REINAS 2025.

Saturday, January 4th, 4PM—7PM. The event is dedicated to ourmembers, collaborators and volunteers.

Entertainment:
ORQUESTA SALSARENGUE
with Milton Campos and Federico Jiménez
and CARLOS DJ

Location:

El Barrio's Artspace PS109.

Address:

215 E 99th St, New York, NY 10029

En Foco invites Bronx-based photographers and writers to submit their work for inclusion in the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of Nueva Luz: The Bronx Issue. This special edition will spotlight the vibrant and diverse photographic community that thrives in the Bronx. To be considered, submissions must include works suitable for print reproduction. The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm.

First published in 1985, Nueva Luz is a biannual publication that showcases contemporary photographers alongside essays by cultural writers. Over the years, it has become a valuable cultural, social, and political resource—an evolving collection of voices from diverse backgrounds that inspires artists, curators, academics, activists, and social historians alike.

The Bronx Issue will mark the 40th anniversary of Nueva Luz by honoring the dynamic photographic landscape of the Bronx—a borough that has embraced and nurtured En Foco and its creative community.

This opportunity will:

- Feature the works of 5 selected photographers and 2 new essays by writers who either live or have a studio practice based in the Bronx in the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of Nueva Luz: The Bronx Issue.

- Award participating artists with a $200 honorarium for their participation in the Publication.

- Include all selected participants in the En Foco Archives and Nueva Luz Study Center.

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A World Premiere Run

In collaboration with Latinx Playwrights Circle & Fault Line Theatre! 

Written by Matthew Barbot
Directed by José Zayas

It's 1950. Oscar and Gris hurtle towards Washington, DC on a mission: strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. When their trip goes off the rails, the two men confront familiar faces from the past, new questions about the future, and a tough decision to stay the course or get off the train. If only the other passengers would stop interrupting!  Loosely based on historical events and definitely based on recent ones, the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) is a funny, gripping rollercoaster ride through Puerto Rico's relationship to the United States. 

A co-production with Latinx Playwrights Circle and Fault Line Theater for Pregones/PRTT’s Plataforma: The Bronx-Broadway Showcase for Latiné Theater. Written by Matt Barbot. Directed by José Zayas.

All performances at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater: 304 W 47th Street, New York, NY, 10036

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A World Premiere Run

In collaboration with Latinx Playwrights Circle & Fault Line Theatre! 

Written by Matthew Barbot
Directed by José Zayas

It's 1950. Oscar and Gris hurtle towards Washington, DC on a mission: strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. When their trip goes off the rails, the two men confront familiar faces from the past, new questions about the future, and a tough decision to stay the course or get off the train. If only the other passengers would stop interrupting!  Loosely based on historical events and definitely based on recent ones, the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) is a funny, gripping rollercoaster ride through Puerto Rico's relationship to the United States. 

A co-production with Latinx Playwrights Circle and Fault Line Theater for Pregones/PRTT’s Plataforma: The Bronx-Broadway Showcase for Latiné Theater. Written by Matt Barbot. Directed by José Zayas.

All performances at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater: 304 W 47th Street, New York, NY, 10036

Click here to purchase your tickets!

A World Premiere Run

In collaboration with Latinx Playwrights Circle & Fault Line Theatre! 

Written by Matthew Barbot
Directed by José Zayas

It's 1950. Oscar and Gris hurtle towards Washington, DC on a mission: strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. When their trip goes off the rails, the two men confront familiar faces from the past, new questions about the future, and a tough decision to stay the course or get off the train. If only the other passengers would stop interrupting!  Loosely based on historical events and definitely based on recent ones, the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) is a funny, gripping rollercoaster ride through Puerto Rico's relationship to the United States. 

A co-production with Latinx Playwrights Circle and Fault Line Theater for Pregones/PRTT’s Plataforma: The Bronx-Broadway Showcase for Latiné Theater. Written by Matt Barbot. Directed by José Zayas.

All performances at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater: 304 W 47th Street, New York, NY, 10036

Click here to purchase your tickets!

A World Premiere Run

In collaboration with Latinx Playwrights Circle & Fault Line Theatre! 

Written by Matthew Barbot
Directed by José Zayas

It's 1950. Oscar and Gris hurtle towards Washington, DC on a mission: strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. When their trip goes off the rails, the two men confront familiar faces from the past, new questions about the future, and a tough decision to stay the course or get off the train. If only the other passengers would stop interrupting!  Loosely based on historical events and definitely based on recent ones, the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) is a funny, gripping rollercoaster ride through Puerto Rico's relationship to the United States. 

A co-production with Latinx Playwrights Circle and Fault Line Theater for Pregones/PRTT’s Plataforma: The Bronx-Broadway Showcase for Latiné Theater. Written by Matt Barbot. Directed by José Zayas.

All performances at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater: 304 W 47th Street, New York, NY, 10036

Click here to purchase your tickets!

A World Premiere Run

In collaboration with Latinx Playwrights Circle & Fault Line Theatre! 

Written by Matthew Barbot
Directed by José Zayas

It's 1950. Oscar and Gris hurtle towards Washington, DC on a mission: strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. When their trip goes off the rails, the two men confront familiar faces from the past, new questions about the future, and a tough decision to stay the course or get off the train. If only the other passengers would stop interrupting!  Loosely based on historical events and definitely based on recent ones, the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) is a funny, gripping rollercoaster ride through Puerto Rico's relationship to the United States. 

A co-production with Latinx Playwrights Circle and Fault Line Theater for Pregones/PRTT’s Plataforma: The Bronx-Broadway Showcase for Latiné Theater. Written by Matt Barbot. Directed by José Zayas.

All performances at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater: 304 W 47th Street, New York, NY, 10036

Click here to purchase your tickets!

A World Premiere Run

In collaboration with Latinx Playwrights Circle & Fault Line Theatre! 

Written by Matthew Barbot
Directed by José Zayas

It's 1950. Oscar and Gris hurtle towards Washington, DC on a mission: strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. When their trip goes off the rails, the two men confront familiar faces from the past, new questions about the future, and a tough decision to stay the course or get off the train. If only the other passengers would stop interrupting!  Loosely based on historical events and definitely based on recent ones, the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) is a funny, gripping rollercoaster ride through Puerto Rico's relationship to the United States. 

A co-production with Latinx Playwrights Circle and Fault Line Theater for Pregones/PRTT’s Plataforma: The Bronx-Broadway Showcase for Latiné Theater. Written by Matt Barbot. Directed by José Zayas.

All performances at The Puerto Rican Traveling Theater: 304 W 47th Street, New York, NY, 10036

Click here to purchase your tickets!