The Journey to Art With A Purpose

This is for sure A Theatre Lover’s Journey  Over the past 10 days, I had the opportunity to see 21 shows in London—an experience that has left me utterly inspired and reaffirmed my passion for theatre. I still can't quite believe I managed to catch so many performances in such a short time! This reminds me of my time at the  Festival de Otoño  in Spain, where I also had a similar immersive art experience, or my time in Oregon recently. There's something about these moments that allow me to recharge, creatively and spiritually. As I reflect on this whirlwind theatre adventure, I can't help but chuckle at how many people ask me, "Why so many shows?" It’s funny, but my answer is always the same: Theatre is life. it's my craft, my profession nd my PASSION! It's also a way to refocus, connect with purpose, and yes, indulge in great meals and magical moments with like-minded friends. From laughter that left me in tears to moments of profound emotional depth, Lon...

  BWW Review said:  ON YOUR FEET! La Historia De Emilio Y Gloria Estefan! En Espanol! at Gala Hispanic Theatre " Choreography by Mr. Salgado is sizzling, stylized and technically proficient throughout the production. A huge ensemble of terrific dancers exploded on the stage space and these dancers danced up a storm with verve and electric energy." " Direction and choreography by Luis Salgado and (associate director) Valeria Cossu have enhanced the fascinating source material of the Estefan and Fajardo family by giving the more intimate scenes as much heft as the dance numbers. A gentle and kind spirit hovers over this entire enterprise, even in the most emotional and intense scenes, and it is refreshing to see this quality in a musical." Ajani Jones   said:  " GALA Hispanic Theatre’s completely Spanish rendition of the 2018 Broadway musical, directed and choreographed by Luis Salgado, managed to perfectly recount the couple’s hard-fought rise to fame as their b...

Hips Don't Lie! Salsa Will Make You Dance Our 2017-18 season closes with the DC premiere of  Dancing in my Cockroach Killers , a bilingual OFF-Broadway Boricua musical inspired by  Puerto Rican icons such as  Lolita Lebrón, Joe Cuba, and Iris Chacón. Sway to Latin rhythms  in this explosive mix of texts and music that delivers the full range of playwright  Magdalena Gómez ’s rhythmic realism, boundless hope, and rollicking humor.  A co-production with Pregones Theater/PRTT (New York) PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN PREVIEW on Wednesday, June 6, 8 pm $20 Tickets to Community Night performance on Thursday, June 7, 8 pm Dancing in my Cockroach Killers  runs  June 7 through July 1, 2018 , Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm.  TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE ¡Tus caderas no mienten! Te moverás al ritmo de salsa Cerramos nuestra temporada 2017-18 con el estreno en DC de  "Nuyoricans en ritmos entaconados" , una...