JUANA is an opera in development by Carla Lucero, based on the historical novel, "Sor Juana's Second Dream", by Alicia Gaspar de Alba. This production is produced by Valentin Aguirre, of Tenth Muse Presents and features 10 singers in a fully staged presentation of musical excerpts from the opera. Music Director, Ron Valentino. Stage Director, Tracy Ward. Starring Martha Rodriguez-Salazar as Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz and Elena Krell as La Condesa de Parades.
Tenth Muse Presents is an organization where women artists develop, produce and perform original art exploring feminist and queer themes. Tenth Muse Presents' mission is to present art and build community through community education and artist development by and for women, with a focus on presenting and promoting works created by women of color and lesbians.
Founded by opera composer Carla Lucero in1998, Tenth Muse Presents brings together the composer, trained opera singers, classical musicians and artists in other disciplines. Our organization has attracted a wide range of talented artists, experienced staff and volunteers in the United States and in countries throughout the world. The impact of our mission is demonstrated in the increased local and international exposure Tenth Muse provides for women artists who focus on feminist themes.
