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Learning from every step as we open IN THE HEIGHTS at GALA THEATER

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  Language:   is the method of human communicati on, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way. For me language has become the character at question during the process of adapting and giving life to this production. Language… what a beautiful thing, it can unite us or separate us, open our souls and our humanity or close it with insecurities L anguage = Cultures and yet. There is another language that opens us up to a better state and furthers our possibilities, the language of art. No matter what language you speak   tonight   you will feel the universal language of dance, be touched by the music, and share the energy of each actor.  These special tools of art make us all better. Thank you for walking into our home to share and celebrate our language, our traditions, and our culture. In finding the right “slang” language for our GALA production, each and every actor has contributed to th...

It's the right time... I am sorrounded by the evidence of it!

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Years have passed and many, many LATINO ARTISTS have both, been able to do or to DREAM about being in "IMPORTANT" positions on the Broadway scene, on the BIG commercial and ARTISTIC success of what we call the "Great White Way".   NOW here we are at last, a season where potential is endless and the doors seem to be able to open even wider than before. Gloria and Emilio Estefan are taking this opportunity to accomplish yet another dream, adding to their already, Incredible resume of dreams achieved. This time taking over 30 LATINO ARTISTS with them, who get to share THEIR BEST and stand on a stage where so many fantastic artists have stood before. Even more they are Inspiring the millions of artists around the world that once again (as was the case during the success of In the Heights) will say, “Look That’s ME onstage. I CAN be there one day!” Ednita Nazario, believe it or not, was that person for me. I saw her in an interview during the Capeman and ...