HOLA Member Bochinche

Bochinche refers to “gossip”. In this sense, we use it to mention HOLA members or Friends of HOLA who are getting acting, performance or similarly artistic gigs and/or recognition in the media. The names of HOLA members and Friends of HOLA are listed below in boldface. To see what other HOLA members are doing currently, click here.

LaMicro Theater, as part of Summer Session 2018, is preparing for the US premiere of "La Cantante Calva en el McDonald's", by Lluïsa Cunillé.

In it's US premiere, "La Cantante Calva en el McDonald's" tells the story of a pair of secret lovers at a fast food place, trapped between a coffee and a tea. Suddenly, she enters, the bald soprano, who's name they can't remember. While they go around talking about art and alcoholism, they get tangled in a web of heartbreak and confusion.

Directed by Tara Elliot, "La Cantante Calva en el McDonald's"  is a contemporary adaptation of the French-Romanian playwright Eugene Ionesco's opera prima, "The Bald Soprano". The piece mixes comedy, the absurd and mundane in order to fight against the permanent threat of terror, beyond that space where we feel safe. The cast includes Alicia Cerón, Pietro González, Mario Mattei, Valentina Muhr, and Paola Poucel.

The show will be performed in Spanish with English subtitles.

Dates:
Wednesday June 27th, 8pm (Pre-Opening)
Thursday June 28th, 8pm (Opening)
Friday June 29th, 8pm 
Saturday June 30th, 8pm

Address: Access Theater, 380 Broadway
Tickets: $20 general, $15 studentS

For more information, visit LaMicro Theater's website.

HOLA Member Bochinche

Bochinche refers to “gossip”. In this sense, we use it to mention HOLA members or Friends of HOLA who are getting acting, performance or similarly artistic gigs and/or recognition in the media. The names of HOLA members and Friends of HOLA are listed below in boldface. To see what other HOLA members are doing currently, click here.

HOLA member Mathia Vargas worked with acclaimed director and indie filmmaker Jim McKay (The Good Wife, Mr. Robot, The Wire) in his new feature film EN EL SÉPTIMO DÍA, which opens June 9th at the IFC Center and BAM Rose Cinemas.

““En El Séptimo Dia” (“On the Seventh Day”) follows a group of bicycle delivery guys, construction workers, dishwashers, deli workers, and cotton candy vendors, all of whom work six days a week and look forward to their seventh day — a Sunday spent on the soccer fields of Sunset Park.” - Indiewire

It features an all Latino main cast! Congratulations, Mathia! The HOLA family is very proud of you!

For trailer, and to check for an opening near you, check out the distributor’s website:

http://www.cinemaguild.com/theatrical/septimodia.html

For more information, and tickets to screenings with Q&A with the director, check out the IFC Center website: http://www.ifccenter.com/films/en-el-septimo-dia-on-the-seventh-day/

Comic Relief for Puerto Rico - A Fundraising Event

Following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still suffering from the after effects. With the immense job of restoration ahead of them, islanders need our support more than ever. OCHO is sponsoring this Comedy Event to help raise funds!

When: July 18th- 6:30PM

Where: Kraine Theater

Why: OCHO is sponsoring this fun-filled event to raise funds for Hurricane Maria Relief and Restoration Projects in Puerto Rico

Who: Come out to see an all-star comedic line-up. Featuring comedians Melissa Diaz and Rojo Perez. Headlining will be Author of the book "Pardon My Spanglish", and Comedy Central Comedian; Bill Santiago.

- Come out, have a few drinks, laugh, and help support Puerto Rico!

* Raffles and merchandise will also be available*

$35 tickets

To purchase tickets, click here