Teatro SEA, the Latino theater for young audiences, has announced its Spring 2022 SEAson, with extended performances of its new puppet theater production “César Chávez and the Migrants (The Story of César Chávez),” the return of the tale beloved bilingual fairytale “Ricitos and the Three Bears /Ricitos y los tres ositos,” and additional performances and web series later this spring.
APRIL – JUNE AT THE TEATRO SEA
César Chávez and the Migrants (The Story of César Chávez)
Performances: Saturdays – April 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 3 p.m.
Recommended for ages 5 and up
Location: Teatro SEA | 107 Suffolk Street, NY 10021 (J/M/Z to Essex St. or F to Delancey St.)
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children
Written and directed by Manuel Antonio Morán, the bilingual production sheds light on Chávez’s life story for a new generation and highlights Chávez’s early life as well as his partnership with Dolores Huerta, his activism with the National Association of farm workers, the 1968 grape boycott and his ongoing commitment. nonviolent civil rights work.
“César Chávez is an American hero. His activism and victories for the labor movement are well known in California and on the West Coast, but his contributions are lesser known to many New Yorkers,” said Dr. Morán, Founder, CEO and artistic director of Teatro SEA. “Through puppetry, we hope to share his legacy with a new audience and a whole generation.”
The production also draws inspiration from the Victorian-era Toy Theater, a form of miniature theater dating back to the early 19th century, and features hand-engraved puppets designed by artist and puppeteer Cristina Arancibia Brecht. As part of the story, one of the farmhand’s fruit boxes is transformed into a miniature puppet theater, hosting an 8-inch high performance that tells the story of Chávez and his accomplishments.
Ricatos and the Three Bears / Ricatos y los Tres Ositos
Performances: Saturdays – April 30 – May 28
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Teatro SEA | 107 Suffolk Street, NY 10021 (J/M/Z to Essex St. or F to Delancey St.)
Recommended for ages 3 to 8
Performed in Spanish and English simultaneously
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 children
Mr. Oscar, Mrs. Osaura, little Oscarito and of course the overly nosy and super nosy Ricitos/Goldilocks take the audience on a comedic adventure as Goldilocks confronts the Three Bears and must learn to take responsibility, apologize and to make friends.
Cabaret Point SEA
Performances: Thursday evenings – From May
Time: 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Recommended for adults
Location: Teatro SEA | 107 Suffolk Street, NY 10021 (J/M/Z to Essex St. or F to Delancey St.)
Tickets: $25 general public
Punto SEA is an intimate new venue within Teatro SEA featuring Latin acts from up to three performers, who will showcase cabaret, burlesque, poetry, music, performance art and stand-up. up. A flexible space with a capacity of 25 to 35 people, Punto SEA offers a full bar and catering offers!
Los Grises / The Grays
Performances: June 11 and 18
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Recommended for all ages
Location: Teatro SEA | 107 Suffolk Street, NY 10021 (J/M/Z to Essex St. or F to Delancey St.)
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 children
Created by Manuel Antonio Morán, “Los Grises/The Gray Ones” is a tribute to our elders through the art of puppetry. Against the backdrop of boleros, tangos, mambos and various Latin musical genres of yesteryear, the characters of “Los Grises” share their experiences, dreams and memories through movement, dance and pantomime – not words. This delightful walk down memory lane features hybrid puppets and music, making it suitable for all audiences. It can be performed anywhere, demonstrating the power of puppetry to connect generations.
“All is not black and white in life,” Moran said. “Los Grises is a celebration of old age and a call for inclusion, with the aim of motivating and encouraging us to pay greater attention to the well-being of our elders.”
WEB SERIES TEATRO SEA
Calendar of Nunito/El Calendario de Nunito
Recommended for ages 3-10
Location: SEA Kids Network – Youtube channel
Join Nunito, an alien boy who comes to planet Earth to learn more about humans, on a journey through historical dates, cultural celebrations and holidays throughout the year. Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving and Independence Day? Join Nunito and discover the meaning of these special days.
El Avion/The Plane
Recommended for ages 3-10
Location: SEA Kids Network – Youtube Channel
Come aboard El Avion/The Airplane, a new bilingual web series and musical group designed to empower immigrant children. Fly and sing, day and night, on this airline of humans and monsters. Each episode features the crew on their travels, as they interact in humorous encounters while offering insightful solutions to current problems. Put your table top upright – and get ready for a joyous ride of puppets, music, dance, theater and animation!
TEATRO SEA ON THE ROAD
Títeres pa’l Campo Festival – Puerto Rico
In April, SEA will host the 6th Titeres pa’l Campo Festival in Puerto Rico. The event will feature performances of The Colors of Frida, The Pura Belpre Project, a screening of the documentary “Titeres en el Caribe Hispano: Episode 3 ‘Puerto Rico'”, an official launch of the Theatre-Books series of Teatro SEA in Porto Rico, as well as performances by guest guest Tere Marichal Mario Donate and El Mundo de los Muñecos.
César Chávez visits Connecticut
César Chávez and the Migrants (The César Chávez Story) will make its Connecticut debut at the Charter Oak Cultural Center on April 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
14 Festitaller Internacional de Títeres de Matanzas (FesTITIM) – Cuba
In May, SEA will travel to Cuba to perform The Colors of Frida from May 17-22.
For more information, visit teatrosea.org.
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