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El Grupo de Teatro Índigo presentará la obra de teatro de Día de Muertos, titulada “Calavera con calavera” el 30 de Octubre a las 7:30PM en el Miller Outdoor Theater como parte de sus espectáculos “En vivo” en sus plataformas digitales Facebook @milleroutdoor y Youtube @milleroutdoor.
Grupo de Teatro Indigo joins FLAS this 2020 to present their theatrical musical about Day of the Dead, “Calavera Con Calavera” this 30th of October at 7:30 p.m. at the Miller Outdoor Theatre as part of their virtual series, Dream Streams, that are going LIVE in their digital platforms. Facebook: @milleroutdoor and Youtube: @milleroutdoor
“Calavera Con Calavera” tells the story of the Burgos Family, who come together to celebrate the Day of the Dead. The characters lives play out among the elements that represent this special day, such as bread of the dead, altars, marigold flower, sugar skulls, and literary skulls. It also brings traditional Mexican music and dances, with beautiful and colorful adorned scenes.
Joining this wonderful production to add richness to the story are Mariachi Los Caimanes from the University of Houston Downtown, Houston Ballet Folklorico, Danza Chikawa de Conroe, and singer, Nancy Ilyria.
This is an Online performance only. There will be no audience in attendance.
Erase Una Y Otra Vez : La Cape (2009)
About the Play:
“Erase Una y Otra Vez: La Cape” was originally subtitled, “LaVerdadera Historia de Caperucita Roja”, as it was also produced to raise funds, and unite various Catholic Youth Groups from Galveston-Houston Archdiocese, on a special event prepared by the non-profit Catholic organization, Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil.
It’s debut presentation was on February of 2009, and toned down its content due to the fact it would be presented in the church. Eddie González wrote the piece, and was revised by Mayela Martinez. It contains double entendre, a very spicy style Mexican artists enjoy writing.
This story is nowhere near from having any religious point of views, but it did become very popular in EPJ’s event– the most talked about presentation. Índigo decided to make their version tale of Little Red Riding Hood into a full production outside the church. This is when it was decided for the subtitle to be names, “La Cape”.
“Erase Una y Otra Vez: La Cape” is a satire take on of the original story of the French writer, Charles Perrault, where different character from other tales and movies intertwine, crating a mosaic of absurd entanglements.
La Cape, the main character’s name, is somewhat of a manly young girl who desires to a find her true love, and lusts for plenty “Prince Charmings”, as she heads to her Grandmother’s house to deliver some baked muffins. During her journey she encounters delusional characters that seem out of place; like The Wolf, The Woodcutter, a “Sleepy Beauty”, a girl named “Blanca”, among others, interspersed in the parody.
Presented:
| February, 2009 | EPJ (Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil) in St. Ambrose Catholic Church | |
| June 26, 2009 | MECA (Multicultural Education And Counseling Through the Arts | |
| June 27, 2009 | MECA (Multicultural Education And Counseling Through the Arts | |
| June 28, 2009 | MECA (Multicultural Education And Counseling Through the Arts | |
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Stage Play written by: Eddie González (adaptation of Children’s Tale)
Our Rating: R
Recommended Under 17 must be accompanied by Adult- for some language.
Índigo – October 2007 – June 2009
About the Play:
“Indigo” is one of the first pieces that Eddie González (writer, co-founder, and producer) wrote, with the mission to raise funds to the non-profit Catholic organization, Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil. Opening night in 2007 was a hit for this staging, and by popular demand it returned the following two years, making a tour around different parishes in Houston, TX.
The story is nowhere from being religious, however, it brought issues of discrimination and racism that are exposed towards different ethnic groups. It’s a fictitious tale in the made up town, Enigma Clareza, during the year 1845, when Mexico still wanted to claim the land known as Texas. As the U.S. is moving in, the locals in Enigma have a thing in mind; defend their little town. Unfortunately, the civilian’s pride and thirst for power create a war within themselves that might end their rights to the land before the US takes over. In between all this chaos, two European immigrants are torn apart by the Mayor’s orders– aiding by faith and love that might be dead gone.
Presented:
| 2007 | St. Dominic Center | |
| 2008 | St. Dominic Center | |
| 2008 | St. Leo Magno | |
| 2009 | St. Ambrose |
Stage Play written by: Eddie González
Our Rating: PG-13
Recommended for 13+ for some language and minor violence.
Les presentamos oficialmente nuestro propio tequila infundido, edición especial “Calavera con Calavera”, sabor Cempasúchil.
Puedes hacer tu orden aquí: El Big Bad/Calavera Con Calavera
Queremos que prueben un poco de nuestra tradición mexicana. El licor es un símbolo importante para brindar por la llegada de nuestros antepasados durante la celebración del Día de Muertos.
Queríamos utilizar la flor del muerto para crear algo único e especial en el licor, y así ofrecerles el sabor de día de muertos. Se dice que el color del Cempasúchil es vibrante que representa el sol, y desde la mitología azteca se a conocido que guía a los espíritus en su camino hacia el inframundo. Cuando se usan durante el día de los muertos, el fuerte aroma de las flores atrae a las almas que vienen a visitar a sus familiares en este día.
Edición especial “Calavera con Calavera”, sabor Cempasúchil. El licor es un símbolo importante para brindar por la llegada de nuestros antepasados durante la celebración del Día de Muertos.
Patrocinado por El Big Bad. Una parte de las ganancias se destinará a la producción ya que nos dirigimos al Miller Outdoor Theatre el 30 de octubre, en colaboración con FLAS. Puedes obsequiar tu propia botella (o botellas), y puedes elegir cualquier tamaño.
Grupo de Teatro de Teatro Índigo visitó El Big Bad el 24 de julio para anunciar que colaborarán en le creación de una botella, Edición Especial, de Infusiones de Tequila.
La Catrina (Sureya Mir) fue éxito mientras deambulaba entre los clientes, cumpliendo con la regla del CDC de la distancia de 6 pies, mientras Gabby Salazar explicaba la historia tradicional de por que La Catrina es un símbolo importante para el día de los muertos.
“Skulls”
written by: Eddie González
October 30
Where: Miller Outdoor Theater
It is with great honor that we will be presenting our traditional annual production, “Calavera Con Calavera” (Skulls), at Houston’s iconic venue, Miller Outdoor Theater, this October 30th at 7:30p.m.
Thanks to the well-known non-profit organization, FLAS, and their executive director, Elia Chino, Grupo de Teatro Índigo was able to acquire a grant to present this cultural, original play, that educates the community the true meaning of día de los muertos.
COVID-19 has put a halt to the entire world, and the crisis has left plenty damaged, but the world is coming back to it’s new normal, getting life back on track. This will bring a great opportunity to shine back, and enjoy a show we will bring the community that teaches the value of family, and living a healthy life.
It is a Spanish theatrical play with English Subtitles, that brings the vibrant colors that represent day of the dead, classical Mexican songs sung LIVE, beautiful traditional dances that connect to the story, and an ancient blessings from our ancestors.
It’s Day of the Dead, and the Hacienda el Calvario dresses up for this great celebration; just like every year, the Burgos Family reunites once again to continue celebrating this tradition. The story tells the life of Timoteo Burgos and his family, who have gone in search of happiness all their lives without achieving it. Throughout the story, the characters are intertwined with the symbolism that surrounds this ancient tradition. Each character truly shows us what their path has been, and the surprising twist that takes each other’s destiny.
“Calavera Con Calavera” has become an annual tradition in the City of Houston, achieving six consecutive years on stage. In 2019, this production gained international recognition from the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs by participating in Global Week with full support from The Consulate General of Mexico in Houston. In the same year, it received a city of Houston proclamation by Mayor Sylvester Turner, declaring November 3 as “Calavera Con Calavera” Day.
Grupo de Teatro Indigo is a Houston based Hispanic theater company founded by Eddie González and Domingo Banda in 2007
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