The Journey to Art With A Purpose

  A Night of Celebration and Hope: Latine Stories on Broadway Tonight, I have the honor of attending the opening night of  Real Women Have Curves  on Broadway — a landmark moment that fills me with pride, excitement, and hope. This moment is made even more meaningful knowing that my mentor,  Sergio Trujillo , is leading the charge as both director and choreographer, showing the world the excellence of Latine leadership at the highest level. For the first time ever,  two Latine-themed shows  are running on Broadway at the same time:  Real Women Have Curves and  Buena Vista Social Club . This is monumental. To understand the magnitude of this achievement, we have to look back at the journey Latine stories have taken on Broadway stages: A Brief History of Latine-Themed Broadway Shows West Side Story  (1957): Opened the door by depicting Puerto Rican characters and blending Latin rhythms into musical theatre. Zoot Suit  (1979): Luis Valdez b...

  EMERGING YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS International director, choreographer, and educator, Luis Salgado of Salgado Productions. On April 28, three high school students will experience the joy of live theatre in a whole new way – as playwrights. Christopher Cesarano, of Tarrytown, New York; Mia Plugh, of Mamaroneck, New York; and Sydney Healey of Rye, New York; were named winners of The Palace Theatre’s 2025 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Awards for their writing of an original one-act play. All three will witness their voices and visions come to life with a staged reading by professional actors at The Palace in Stamford.     Cesarano was awarded $500 for his play, “A Thousand Missed Messages;” Plugh, a junior at Rye Neck High School for “Ithaca Unspoken;” and Healey of Rye for her play “Breathing Room.” Plugh and Healey also both received $500 for their winning plays.   Christopher Cesarano The Palace has brought in award-winning international director, choreographer ...

  Photos & Impact | BWS 2025 & Aguardiente: In Process R.Evolución Latina and Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater proudly presented the 2025 edition of our transformative Beyond Workshop Series, culminating in the development of a new musical:  Aguardiente: In Process A Global Artistic Journey This year’s program brought together  54 passionate artists , including  10 international participants  traveling from  Latin America and Spain , for a journey of growth, collaboration, and creativity. For two weeks, our cast trained and created at the  National Dance Institute , immersing themselves in a space that fostered leadership, artistic excellence, and cultural pride. We then transitioned to our beloved home at  Pregones Theater , a Puerto Rican institution that has continuously embraced our mission and provided a nurturing space for the next chapter of the process. A Process Like No Other With the guidance of artistic director Luis Salg...

  Spreading Seeds of Art    GOING BIGGER WITH SIX FLAGS!!  As a proud national partner of Six Flags, SP is expanding its footprint with a new series of events in over 7 parks across the country. Building on last year’s success with  Dorney Park Summer Nights , we’re bringing the high-energy performances of  Manteca Blue  and  Rumbaman  to Six Flags in San Antonio and Dallas, Texas! These events continue to celebrate the diverse cultures that define each region, while spotlighting incredible local talent. We are creating unforgettable experiences for families and communities nationwide. STAY TUNED FOR WHEN WE WILL BE IN A CITY NEAR YOU BEAUTIFUL In March, Luis Salgado returned to the Axelrod Performing Arts Center to direct and choreograph  BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical , which concluded a successful run on April 6th. “ I was deeply honored to create this version of Beautiful and to dive back into the world of rei...