FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Carla Sánchez for Press and Interviews
(305) 764-7411 - Events@COSEntertainment.us
or Fabián de Cárdenas, for Tickets and General Information
(305) 338-3189 - fabian@dreamtheatreproductions.net
Dream Theatre Productions Presents Timeless, Modern Adaptation of La Gaviota
June 5 - 14, 2009
CORAL GABLES, FL (April 30, 2009) Dream Theatre Productions is pleased to present La Gaviota, a Spanish-language version of one of Anton Chekhov’s timeless classics, The Seagull adapted into Spanish by Fabian de Cardenas, directed by Ricky Martinez, and starring Nattacha Amador, Fabian de Cardenas, Ramon Gonzalez Cuevas, Jorge Hernandez, Leandro Peraza, Ibetti Perez, Mario Salas Lanz, Carla Sánchez, and Gleybert Tesman. La Gaviota will open at New Theatre (4120 Laguna Street, Coral Gables, FL 33146) on Friday, June 5th at 8:30 p.m. and will continue to run on Saturday, June 6th at 3:00p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 7th at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Friday, June 12th at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13th at 3:00p.m. and 8:30; and Sunday, June 14th at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Press conference and performance on Thursday, June 4th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30, and a percent of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
For tickets call (305) 338-3189. Go to www.dreamtheatreproductions.net for more information.
Chekhov’s classic exploration of love and rejection, desire and dissatisfaction, tragedy and time is vividly re-told in Spanish, retaining the essence of the original yet modernized to identify with the Latin experience.
The four-act play follows the characters’ search for love amidst the personal tragedies that unfold when love remains unrequited. Each is dissatisfied with his or her life. Some wish for love. Some crave success. Some desire artistic genius. And all are desperate for happiness. The relevant, vivid re-telling of this masterpiece is infused with new flavor ensuring a satisfying theatre experience.
Since its first production in 1896 La Gaviota has been produced, adapted and performed hundreds of times by many companies and actors – most recently in 2008 on Broadway. Our June 2009 production will make South Florida’s romance with Chekhov grow.
Fabian de Cardenas, Artistic Director of Dream Theatre Productions and Gabriel in the play, says “We have a great director and an amazing ensemble cast. We are looking forward to the opportunity to offer the Hispanic community our adaptation of this vital play.”
Ricky J. Martinez, the director of La Gaviota, Carbonell-nominated actor, and director of more than 50 theatre plays, says “The opportunity to see such an irresistible masterwork by Chekhov with this powerhouse of a cast is not to be missed!”
La Gaviota is sponsored by Mega TV and La Classica 92.8. Additional support from Palacio de los Jugos, Johnny Arraiz photographer, and Torre Pingón
Dream Theatre Productions, a non-profit organization, is focused on developing projects that explore different heritages, identities and beliefs – with a focus on the Hispanic culture and language. Our mission is to collaborate with like minded individuals, to respectfully portray truthful stories and to positively shape and contribute to our multi-faceted society. For more information go to our website, www.dreamtheatreproductions.net.
New Theatre, a multi-cultural theatre in Coral Gables, Florida has consistently produced several seasons of Nouveau Classic works – blending classics and new works that speak to and about a diverse contemporary audience by stimulating, provoking, challenging, and entertaining – since 1986. For more than twenty years, New Theatre has commissioned and/or produced over fifty world premieres, including Nilo Cruz's 2003 Pulitzer Prize and Steinberg award-winning play Anna in the Tropics, and at lease as many Florida premieres. For more information go to our website, www.new-theatre.org.
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a non-Profit Organization with a clear mission to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking
COS Entertainment is an events production company and handles the press for La Gaviota.
For more information visit, www.COSEntertainment.us
Special Invitation:
When: June 4, 2009 at 8:00pm
What: The press is invited to a special performance of La Gaviota follow by a Press Conference where MADD will be introduced to the Hispanic community and the Media will have the opportunity to ask questions of the cast, director and producer of the play.
Place: New Theatre - 4120 Laguna St, Coral Gables, FL 33146
This special performance will end with an exquisite Cocktail Party.
Please RSVP at Events@COSEntertainment.US by May 31, 2009.