The Theater of Trinidad Carnival (Part 2)
The Theater of Trinidad Carnival (part 2): FOUR cultural theatrical showcases that take place during the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival season. Trinidad Carnival is steeped in performance, history and culture. We’ve already explored the Theater of Trinidad Carnival’s parade in part 1. Let’s explore four other cultural theatrical showcases that take place during the festive […]
The Theater of Trinidad Carnival (Part 1)
When people refer to Trinidad Carnival as the “greatest show on earth”, they mean that with their entire being. I see no fault in that statement at all. Thanks to the magic and theater of Trinidad Carnival, participants in the parade transform into performers or “masqueraders” ready for the miles long procession through […]
Native American Theatre Production Company’s Debut Performance
Natives of The Apocalypse (NOTA) is Santa Fe’s newest theatre company of Indigenous performers and theatre producers. They are passionate about creating powerful Native American stories. NOTA’s debut production is an “indigenized” version of Lyle Kesslers Orphan, which is scheduled to take place from August 18th to 20th. “Just like reimagining Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a […]
Easter Island: A Short History & A Little About Rapa Nui Theatre
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is an island and special territory of Chile. Far away, in the south-eastern Pacific Ocean. At the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania. It is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. Farthest away from any larger land mass. It is also a place steeped in mystery. Here is a short history of this fascinating corner of the world plus a even short introduction into its theatre practices and traditions.