El Barrio Raíces Summer Program 2019

Exposing children to the arts through theatre. Participants learn about acting, dance, singing, costume, set building, and ensemble work.

July 31st, 2020

Julia de Burgos Performance and Arts Center, NYC

El Barrio Raíces Summer Program 2019

Synopsis/About

El Barrio Raíces Summer Program is a four-week summer program that offers theater training to children between the ages of 7 and 10. The program is free of charge and open to all NYC residents. This year, we presented the play The Big Blue Swirl by Edmi de Jesús. Participants had the opportunity to learn about all disciplines of theater, including acting, dance, make-up, ensemble work, costumes, and sets. Our bilingual team of teaching artists facilitated all classes.

Final presentation:

The Big Blue Swirl by Edmi de Jesús
Directed by Ismanuel Rodríguez
July 31st, 2020
Julia de Burgos Performance and Arts Center, NYC

*This program was established in 2015 by the initiative and support of La Marqueta Retoña and the office of Melissa Mark-Viverito.

Cast/Crew

Teaching Artists:

Ismanuel Rodríguez
Rafael Cañals
Karim Rivera
Omayra Garriga

Teaching Assistants:

Perla Espinoza
Oriana Lineweaver

The Big Blue Swirl by Edmi de Jesús
Directed by Ismanuel Rodríguez
Set Design by Omayra Garriga
Costume Design by Oriana Lineweaver

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