The Journey to Art With A Purpose

I have to admit that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I am not sure how much of it has to do with the history that motivates it but, more so I think I am connected to the sense of Gratefulness that invades my surroundings during the week. It takes place once a year but, personally I am often in a deep state of gratitude. Each day brings the awareness that I am privileged to do what I love, thanks to many things, situations and the people that have supported me getting here. On this one day in November we get to collectively CELEBRATE and SHARE AS ONE the things we are more thankful for. This time of gratitude also provides the feeling of a new beginning, as we start concluding a year of growth and moving into a new horizon of dreams and potential. Friedrich Nietzsche said: "The essence of all beautiful art, [all great art] is gratitude".  So, I will take a look back. November 2013 to November 2014 and do a quick summary of the Top 7 things that Salgado Pr...

What a ride we have had with Salgado Productions this past month. I want to take a second to thank Franco Moschetti and his entire team for nurturing the passionate, creative artists at The Thespis Theater Festival. Both the festival and the Competition is organized to help bring never-before seen work of playwrights, directors and actors to the stage in a way that may lead to future productions. It concluded September 5th, 2014 with great success. As I read the words of my friend and extraordinary musical director, Eugene Gwozdz I feel inspired to further continue the work of making ART WITH A PURPOSE. He shared: "Congratulations to Luis Salgado who won BEST DIRECTOR of the 2014 THESPIS FESTIVAL for his amazing work on SONG OF SOLOMON! I am so happy that SONG OF SOLOMON brought Luis into my creative life! "  YES, WE WON BEST DIRECTOR! I am grateful for the ride. Not only the ride but the amazing amount of support I have felt from so many in the last fe...

What a fun process and what a challenge to guide so many people in so little time. I LOVE IT! I am nothing but grateful for the opportunity to explore, learn and grow with a group of 23 actors, 4 musician and  a creative team that I will be forever grateful for trusting and helping the vision of many dreamers. We get to collaborate and share the joy of giving life for the first time to the work of two young exciting writers. Salgado Productions, Our team and my self are nothing but grateful for this last adventure.   Here is the most recent Broadway World Article with the news. Enjoy the exclusive pictures by Victoria Medina. BWW Exclusive: SONG OF SOLOMON  Nominated at Thespis NY Theater Festival August 29 1:08 PM 2014 by Juan-Jose Gonzalez   Song of Solomon: A New Musical by Andrew Beall & Neil Van Lee uwen has been nominated for BEST PLAY/MUSICAL and BEST DIRECTOR, Luis Salgado , out of 41 shows from the Thes...