Event

Black Latina the Play

Critically acclaimed production, "Black Latina: The Play" returns to the stage at Teatro La Tea (housed in the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center) featuring special guest *Judy Torres. Written by Crystal Shaniece Roman and directed by veteran director Veronica Caicedo ( "They Call Me La Lupe", "Sunshine") this thought -provoking drama, opens with a limited engagement beginning January 16th thru January 19th.

Starring:
*Judy Torres
Teniece Johnson
Jenelle Simone
Nubia Santos
Anaridia Burgos

Choreographed by- Lauren De Veaux from Broadway/Off-Broadway: FELA! (Original Broadway Cast and Lagos, Nigeria)

About Black Latina
The narrative depicts the story of today's Black Latina in the United States. Whether dark- skinned or indeed African-American and Hispanic, Black Latina chronicles the journey of ones struggle identifying with both cultures. It deals with external factors from society to media as well as the internal viewpoints of family and friends . With characters based on the four strongest emotions one confronts in the face of adversity (Anger, Sadness, Love, Empowerment), each character gives testimony justifying the emotional names they carry.

This show is an Equity Approved Showcase and the actor (*) appearing is courtesy of Actors' Equity Association