Focusing in the making of ART WITH A PURPOSE pays off...

A lot has been going on and Zuccotti Park is still receiving great feed back on the work WE ALL BROUGHT TO LIFE. This is such a great confirmation that the process of uniting all... cast and crew in the idea of making Art with a Purpose, pays off

Broadway World reported:

Luis Salgado Wins Best Director Award at 2015 NYC VENUS/ADONIS FESTIVAL.

"This award belongs to everyone involved in Zuccotti Park, the musical and it's already opening new doors".
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All Photos in this blog are  by Victoria Medina

Here is the Review: Venus/Adonis Festival 2015 by Bianca Garcia

"In the spirit of productions like Rent and Hair, Zuccotti Park is a welcome addition to the musical that cares. As you walk into the theater, you are bombarded with a cornucopia of guitar-wielding and protest sign-lugging beautiful people as they shout, “We are the 99 percent!” Easily the liveliest of the productions, Zuccotti Park (book/lyrics by Catherine Hurd, music by Vatrena King) follows the Occupy movement in its early inception and the many narratives that echo a “People work their ass off and cannot pay the rent” refrain. Wonderfully crafted with soul stirring numbers, Zuccotti Park electrified the crowd, resonating with the soul of revolution. Brian Kinnard as Tom, a homeless veteran singing “I’m Your Hero” has a show stopping number. Director Luis Salgado and the entire ensemble bring justice and fervor to a movement that can no longer be ignored."

Bianca Garcia, @BiancaVision, is a Miami born, Uptown-living, poet, actor, writer, and teaching artist.  Read full article at stagebuddy.com

What the Judges had to say:

"What an amazing achievement! It is a wonderful musical from the beginning to the end. You sit and time flies." "This is a musical that can go anywhere for years to come. Bravissimo!" - Franco Moschetti

"Impressed by the energy and enthusiasm of this talented large cast from the start.  I believe this piece has the potential to be more than just about the movement at Zuccotti Park.  What struck me was the idea of having a “loyalty to the truth.”  While Kate and Billy have both started from the same town they have had very different journeys."  "I was also craving more of Juan, Joe, and Maria.  That story felt true and not completely fleshed out.  Overall this is a wonderful foundation for a piece that has the potential to really inspire and engage many.  Congratulations!" - Amy E Witting

"Many good songs, especially the money song. The choreography was great." - Nancy McClernan

In the Press: 

• Lapacazo Sandoval: "Luis Dreams and Bam-like Magic-he lights up a stage"                               Click here for the full article
• Anthemculture.com 
• HOLA Bochinche
• Prior to the Awards Ceremony Broadway World published a blog The Process ART WITH A PURPOSE Is Only Beginning

Last, but most definitely not least, actually more important to us, THE PEOPLE share their love and support for our work and quest for making ART WITH A PURPOSE. We have selected 9 of the sweet comments shared with us on social media outlets that celebrate all of our supporters follow and our journey:

Congratulations Luis!! Keep doing what you are doing, it's an inspiration to us all!!! - Christin Eve Cato 

"He taught me "YES OR YES!" There is no no in possibilities. So proud and he deserves this award! He is Best Director/ Choreographer! CONGRATULATIONS Luis Salgado" - Marie Ann Vargas 

"We have been pinching ourselves black & blue trying to figure out if this is a dream. Well... if it is,

then we don't want to wake up - because THIS IS OUR DIRECTOR!! - Hilarious, humble, strong, visionary, brilliant! Congrats, Luis Salgado!" - Vatrena King 

"So happy to share this well-deserved tribute to my friend Luis Salgado, whose life of creative vision and action is such an inspiration and gift to all who know him. You are like a Fountain that just keeps on giving from its Source Within. May we all have the grace and determination to be the same in our own lives. Way to go, brother!" - Tony Paterniti

"So proud to have been a part of this cast, and to have worked with Luis! Working with him on Zuccotti Park and previously Song of Solomon: A New Musical back in August (for which he was also awarded Best Director in the Thespis Theater Festival) has been a tremendous honor and privilege for me, as his passion, love, and dedication inspires me as I continue my own career, and to build "Art With a Purpose" in every future project I will work on. Thank you so much, Luis!! You're the best, and this award is well deserved!!!" - Tim Fitzsimons    
"Nothing but a complete honor to work this brilliant mind. Congratulations Luis Salgado!" - Daniel Karp "Congrats, Luis! Your kind heart, beautiful vision and inspiring take on the world make a difference. I'm glad so many people get to experience it and I'm glad that there are awards like this to show appreciation for your art" - Sabrina Leichty

THANK YOU ALL, AND HERE IS TO NEW ADVENTURES!

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