A performance update from Gladys!
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Hello, friends - I know it's been a minute and I'll get back to you on that another time. Right now, I wanted to make you aware of a theatre piece that I am part of in December, with performances set to run from Dec 10th -15th, 2024, right here in New York City. Information about the show is below in case you’d like to come see it. A caveat, though: it’s set in a women’s prison and has adult themes, so we recommend it for ages 16 and up. La Paloma Prisoner by Raquel Almazán is a multi-disciplinary play about the reclamation of identity by women in the Colombian prison system. Directed by Estefanía Fadul and based on the true stories of a group of incarcerated women selected as beauty queen contestants at the Buen Pastor prison in Bogotá, this new play interweaves the ritualistic journey of a “parade of prisoners” within Colombia’s social, political, and spiritual history. The play centers on an infamous woman nicknamed “La Paloma” who transcendentally soars beyond physical and societal barriers to avenge the raped women of Bogotá. Her actions revolutionize the women’s lives, Bogotá’s prison society, and the world beyond its walls. This piece was developed over 15 years across four countries, and I (Gladys) have been a part of its development since almost the beginning (2010!). No pressure, of course. I just know that if you were in a show I’d want to know. 😊 Thank you and hope to see you soon! Warmly, Gladys Info on the show: The La Paloma Prisoner Project is Raquel Almazan’s theatre initiative about the reclamation of identity by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women, and sharing those stories through workshops, advocacy and community partnerships. Developed from her long-standing work with incarcerated and impacted communities, the associated play, La Paloma Prisoner, directed by Estefanía Fadul, will have its Workshop Premiere at Chelsea Factory. Performances run from Dec 10th -15th, 2024, with a panel discussion held after the 12/13 (Friday) performance with decarceration advocates (details below)*. Tickets are available at Chelsea Factory site.
La Paloma Prisoner Creative and Production Team Playwright/Co-Producer: Raquel Almazán ••••• *Panelists for the December 13 post-show discussion with decarceration advocates will include:
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