Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Borderlands Theater presents Barrio Stories in Barrio Anita

 

From: Borderlands Theater <milta@borderlandstheater.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 5:14 PM
Subject: Barrio Stories in Barrio Anita is next week!!

 

 

Borderlands Theater

Presents

Barrio Stories in Barrio Anita! 

 

Conceived and Directed by Marc David Pinate

Collaborating Artists: Adam Cooper Teran, Heather Gray, Sarah Gonzales, Wesley Creigh

After a year of research and community collaboration, artists present an extravaganza for the senses for two nights in Barrio Anita! Staged outdoors in historic Barrio Anita, this community based, immersive experience tells the story of Barrio Anita through large scale video projections, live music, shadow theatre, performed poetry, historical reenactment, heritage foods, and audio tours.

April 20 & 21 @6:45pm

Free to the public. Donations gladly accepted.

More info: http://www.borderlandstheater.org/productions/2017-2018-season/barrio-stories-barrio-anita/

 

 

Highlights from the Barrio Stories Main attractions!

 

Mariachi Stage:

 

An homage to the awe inspiring after-school Mariachi programs throughout Tucson that began at Davis Bilingual Elementary in 1983 with Dr. Alfredo Valenzuela. The featured Mariachi groups are current Davis students or alumni of Davis' after school Mariachi program. 

  • Las Aguilitas de Davis 
  • Mariachi Corazon
  • Mariachi Estrellas de Tucson
  • Roskruge Mariachi
  • Mariachi Milagro

 

Spoken Futures Youth Poets:

 

Tucson youth poets will roam throughout the event performing original poems inspired by Barrio Anita's history and heritage.

 

Featuring: Gregorio Contreras, Leo Herrera, Enrique Garcia, Zoe Keeter, Ara Montano, Virginia Sabimana.

 

Davis Bilingual student Ballet Florklorico and Poetry Performances!  

 

Family Interactive Activities:

  • Audio recording stations to share audience member's own stories and reflections.
  • Barrio Haiku writing station.
  • Giant map for families to mark where they lived

Look out for more highlights next week or click Here for full line up!

 

Barrio Stories in Barrio Anita features two pre-show tours starting just before the main event. 

 

Architectual Tour

Saturday, April 21 @ 5:30pm 

Tour starts at Oury Center 

FREE

 

Take a walking tour of Barrio Anita led by Tucson architect, Sharaya Jimenez. Jimenez will point out and discuss examples of various building styles from different eras that exist in Barrio Anita.  In 2011 Barrio Anita was listed in the National Register of Historic Districts. Tour ends at 6:30pm, just in time for the start of Barrio Stories in Barrio Anita. 

 

Self-Guided Historical Audio Tour

 

 

Friday & Saturday April 20 - 21, Available from 5pm to Sunset

Tour starts at Oury Center

Requires smart phone

FREE

 

Learn about Barrio Anita's history though some of its most notable residents.  Just download the Tour Buddy app onto your phone.  At the sign in type in your email address and enter the password "anita04" to access the Barrio Stories tour.  The tour is GPS triggered and will automatically begin playing the narration as you approach the historical mural panels spread throughout the neighborhood.  

 

Borderlands Theater | 520-882-7406 | info@borderlandstheater.orgborderlandstheater.org 

 

 

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