Report on 2011 HOLAfestival + Re-Imaginings Photographic Art Exhibition

As part of the 2011 Latin Media & Entertainment Week (October 3-9, 2011), the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) presented two events. The first was Re-Imaginings, a photographic art exhibition that was shown the entire week at the Abrazo Interno Gallery in the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center (home to HOLA). The gallery was also home to the HOLAfestival of staged play readings.

It was quite an exciting week of great art that HOLA was proud to present. The week showcased the breadth of talent within HOLA's ranks. To see photos of the opening ceremony, click here. To see some photos from the HOLAfestival series of staged play readings, click here. To see behind the scenes shots of the Re-Imaginings photoshoot, click here.

Re-Imaginings Photographic Art Exhibition
Concept and Styling: María F. Nieto
Photography: Luis Carle
Makeup and Hairstyling: Ura Yoana Sánchez and Ashton Pina
Models: Nanda Abella; Mauricio Alexander; Manny Alfaro; Jorge Álvarez; Débora Balardini; Freia Canals; Míriam Cruz; Mónica Delgado; Soledad del Río; Caridad Del Valle; Haydée Díaz; Taleen Dersdepanian; Yanelba Ferreira; Rafael Fuentes; A.B. Lugo; Joselyn Martínez; Carlos Navedo; Robmariel Olea; Ashton Pina; Yvette Quintero; Laura Riveros; José Roldán, Jr.; Ángel Salas; Ura Yoana Sánchez; Tom Schubert.

HOLAfestival of Staged Play Readings
Playwrights: Oscar A. Colón, Lina Gallegos, A.B. Lugo, Tere Martínez, Mel Nieves, Anthony Ruiz.
Directors: Arian Blanco, José A. Esquea, Paula Pizzi, Anthony Ruiz, Sturgis Warner.
Actors: Jorge Álvarez, Adelina Amosco, Mariangélica Ayala, Mahammatt Baba, Suzette Banzo, Patricia Becker, Maggie Bofill, Alberto Bonilla, Marisol Carrere, Arturo Castro, Howard Collado, Gilbert Cruz, Míriam Cruz, Zahaira Curiel, Dalia Davi, Vivian Deangelo, Elisa de la Roche, Mónica Delgado, David Elyha, Ann C. Flanigan, Alex Flores, Lina Gallegos, Wilemina Olivia García, Kevin Geer, Diana Carolina González, Ana Grosse, Susanna Guzmán, Annie Henk, Cheryl D. Hescott, Mauricio Leyton, Farin Rebecca Loeb, Rocío López, A.B. Lugo, Raoul Daniel Luna, Abraham Makany, Eden Marryshow, Jenning Medina, Mel Nieves, Mary Pérez, Kevin Prowse, Al Roffe, Anthony Ruiz, José Sánchez, Mara Sánchez, Karen Sours, Dan Tibbets, Vitus Weiser.
Opening Night Catering Services: Michelle Cruz/East Harlem Café.
Volunteers: Karina Alós, Bobby Baker, Daniel D'Ambrosi, Jhoe Davis, Marcelino Feliciano, Javier Márquez, Alex Moore, Juan Carlos Restrepo Rodríguez, Basil Rojas.

[Names in boldface indicate HOLA staff/board members/curators, HOLA members or Friends of HOLA. Photo credits (from top to bottom): Javier Márquez, Javier Márquez, A.B. Lugo, Javier Márquez.]