“Hey Mr. DJ put another record on, I wanna dance!”

Artes de la Rosa Screams

“Hey Mr. DJ put another record on, I wanna dance!”

ANNOUNCING CASTING FOR WELCOME TO ARROYO’S

                                                                                                                        

Artes de la Rosa is proud to announce principle casting for the Artes de la Rosa Regional Premiere production of Welcome To Arroyo’s by Pulitzer Prize Nominee Kristoffer Diaz. In it, two DJ’s emcee four lives looping together for an entertaining mix tape in this thinking man’s romantic comedy that explores family identity through a hip hop kaleidoscope.

 

“Set in 2004, there is an elaborate theatricality to this youthful and energetic show,” offers Artistic Director Adam Adolfo. “I’m so excited to be bringing this play to the Rose Marine Theater as a Regional Premiere. Kristoffer Diaz’s show is a cross-generational, multicultural romantic comedy that is party hip hop mystery, slick and cool, but unafraid to be goofy! With humor and heart, this first play by Diaz shows how 7 years later he would be a contender for the Pulitzer Prize.”

 

The Cast of Welcome to Arroyos

Leading the cast is Kyle R. Trentham as Alejandro Arryo. Kyle , an actor, producer, and founder of QLive! has been seen in Artes de la Rosa’s productions of The Fifth Sun and Romeo & Juliet. Joining Mr. Trentham are Artes de la Rosa Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company Members Elizabeth Thresher as nerdy Hip Hop historian Lelly Santiago, Emma Leigh Montes as Amalia Arroyo, Alejandro’s artist sister, and Matthew Perry Smith as Officer Derek. DJ Rapper’s Trip Goldstein and Nelson Cardel are played by Jordan Justice and Magdiel Carmon, both making their Artes de la Rosa debut. A crew of Hip Hop Dancers round out the cast with Nathan Scott, Samantha Cobb, Loagan Vince Hudson, Mindamora Rocha, Alexander Sauceda, Celeste Spangler, and Fidencio Vasquez.

 

The production is directed by Artes de la Rosa Artistic Director Adam Adolfo who is also serving as Costume Designer. Serving as Associate Director and Choreographer is Austin Ray Beck whose work was last seen at the Rose Marine Theatre, in Big Fish. Frequent collaborator Bradley Gray who designed Artes de la Rosa’s Twelfth Night and Man of La Mancha serves as Scenic Designer and Technical Director. Lighting Design is by Kyle Harris with Sound Design by Mark Howard. Production begins May 20 at the Rose Marine Theater in Fort Worth for a strictly limited 3 week engagement.

    

ABOUT WELCOME TO ARROYO’S

"A sweet, loose-limbed shout out to Manhattan's Lower East Side…With a Greek chorus of DJs who 'mix' the play right in front of us, WELCOME shows that hip-hop can still goose mainstream theater instead of merely filling the diversity slot…The show's exuberant vibe becomes so infectious, it's easy to forget this is a story about two siblings recovering from the recent death of their only parent…In WELCOME TO ARROYO'S the playwright creates a space for all audiences, young or old, of any color, to kick back and play." —LA Times. "Sometimes you can believe the hype…the play blends streetwise exuberance with deep melancholy undercurrents." —Time Out NY. "A personal, charming, clever play with a hip-hop bent…this work demonstrates a genuinely honest voice, an energetic, playful theatricality…solid storytelling rooted in character. [Diaz is] an extremely welcome voice in American theater." —Variety. "A geeky brilliance and an unexpected wave of rousing feminism lives at the heart of WELCOME TO ARROYO'S…an urban comedy that dares to place women at the birth of modern-day hip-hop." —NewcityStage.com.

 

THE STORY

Alejandro Arroyo owns the newest (and cleanest) lounge in New York City's Lower East Side. His sister, Molly, has a nasty habit of writing graffiti on the back wall of the local police precinct. Officer Derek is a recent NYC transplant with something to prove. Lelly Santiago is a socially awkward college student who may have discovered that the Arroyo siblings' late mother was one of the founders of hip-hop music. Two DJs and a crew of hip hop dancers serve as Greek chorus spin the story in this hip-hop theater coming-of-age story.

 

TICKET INFORMATION

WELCOME TO ARRYO’S begins performances Friday May 20 with official opening night Saturday May 21^st. Performances are Thursdays 7:30 pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm. There will be a single Sunday Matinee on June 20 at 3:00 pm.  General Admission tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students, teachers, & seniors. Opening Night Tickets are $20 and include a party with the cast and crew following the performances. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday April 20. For tickets or more information, call the Rose Marine Theater Box Office at (817) 624-8333.  Special ticket prices are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased online at www.artesdelarosa.org.   

 

ABOUT ARTES DE LA ROSA CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Artes de la Rosa is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and interpreting the art, lives, and history of Latino culture for all.

Artes de la Rosa Announces 2016 "Cast" of The Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company

Artes de la Rosa would like to introduce to the actors of the Second Season of the Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company.  The five actors chosen by Fort Worth Weekly Visionary Award Winner Adam Adolfo represent a cross cultural blend of actors who specialize in Musical Theatre, Comedy, and Bilingual Theater. The actors include Emma Leigh Montes, Domanick Anton Hubbard, Matthew Perry Smith, Elizabeth Thresher, and Emily Warwick. All five actors will be making their Artes de la Rosa debut this season in productions of Big Fish The Musical 12 Chairs Version by Andrew Lippa and John August, Welcome to Arroyo’s by Pulitzer Prize Nominee Kristoffer Diaz, David Yazbeck’s Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and a bilingual production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. 

Artistic Director Adam Adolfo explains Artes is celebrating Fort Worth’s rich diversity with this season’s Louis Zapata Company members. "These individuals represent the best, the brightest, and the changing artistic makeup of the arts community. We’re happy to have them part of the Artes de la Rosa Family over the next year."

From Left to Right: Domanick Anton Hubbard, Emily Warwick, Elizabeth Thresher, Emma Leigh Montes, and Matthew Perry Smith. Photo by Nathan Scott for Nathan Scott Photography

ABOUT THE LOUIS ZAPATA RESIDENT ACTING COMPANY 

The Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company is an essential component of the artistry and uniqueness of Artes de la Rosa’s seasons. The ensemble enhances the work of the company through its ability to develop complex and ambitious productions over time; plan seasons to utilize the unique strengths of an ensemble of actors; and undertake large cast productions on a regular basis, consistently achieving inspired performances in both large and small roles. In many ways, Louis Zapata is the father of The Rose Marine Theater, the home and creative heart of Fort Worth’s Northside community. Mr. Zapata was the first Latino elected to City Council and helped spearhead the renovation of the Historic Rose Marine Theater. His fierce commitment to the Rose Marine Theater continued till the end of his life where he made a friend promise that “nothing would happen to the theater.” Mr. Zapata passed away shortly following that promise and to honor his many contributions Artistic Director Adam Adolfo named the Resident Acting Company in his honor. 

ABOUT ARTES DE LA ROSA CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Artes de la Rosa is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and interpreting the art, lives, and history of Latino culture for all.

ABOUT THE ACTORS

Domanick Hubbard is so excited to be a part of this year’s Louis Zapata resident company. Domanick Hubbard started his performer career at the age of 15, where he played Zeke in High School Musical. That's where he fell in love for the stage and performing. From there he went on to be in more productions, some of his favorite roles he has played have been: (Angel) Rent!, (Genie) Aladdin, and (Mungojerrie and Skimbkeshanks) CATS! All were performed at North Central Texas College. After all that excitement Domanick went to college at Southeastern Oklahoma State University were he got his BA in Musical Theatre with a minor in dance. While in college Domanick had the opprotuinty of working with the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival for 3 summers. He served as a performer, was also a instructor for the teen and children's Theatre. His favorite roles performed in college were: (Tobias Ragg) Sweeney Todd, (Buddy) The Diviners, and (Billy Flynn) Chicago! Since graduation Domanick has performed at Six Flags Over Texas for the past 2 years singing and dancing for his life. When he is not performing he is working as a choreographer, working with kids and inspiring the youth to do what they love.  He is very excited to be getting back into the Theatre world and looks forward to what this Company has in store for him. 

Matthew Perry Smith is thrilled to be starting his career in Texas as a member of the Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company!  Matthew is a recent graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he studied Theater and Political Science.  Some of his favorite roles while at IUP include Doug in Gruesome Playground Injuries, Noel in The Optimist, and Beatty in Fahrenheit 451.  Matthew also spent a summer performing with Keystone Repertory Theater, appearing as Mike Ferris in Hands on a Hardbody and Jim O’Conner in The Glass Menagerie.  After graduation Matthew spent the summer performing at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire as Bartold Von Holtz.  Besides acting, Matthew has extensive training in stage combat, holding the rank of Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors, as well as being an Apprentice Instructor with Dueling Arts International.  Matthew has also choreographed fights for several productions, including Oleanna, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sweeney Todd, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Moon Over Buffalo, and Soldier’s Heart.  One of the highlights of Matthew’s journey in stage combat was accompanying his teacher to China in 2014 to assist teaching a four day unarmed stage combat workshop for students at the Nanjing University of the Arts.  Outside of theater, Matthew enjoys stand-up comedy, slam poetry, and being a huge nerd, particularly when it comes to Captain America.  Matthew would like to thank his friends and family for all of their support, without which it wouldn’t be possible to pursue his dream.

Elizabeth Thresher: It was the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty six when maw and paw got that brown chicken brown cow feeling. The following year, the earth welcomed Elizabeth Thresher into its orbit and stationed her in Dallas, TX. A few soccer games here, a few rounds of competitive theatre there and couple bowls of pretzels later, Elizabeth found herself at the University of North Texas where she chose to work socially among the publics. Once she secured a social work degree, she traversed to Cincinnati to work with AmeriCorps and then to Chicago to see where music could take her. As fate would have it, her journey to the Windy City took her to Wrigley Field where she sang the National Anthem and led her to her life-long teammate, Steve. They have been making music and magic together ever since; Steve is an audio engineer, producer, vocalist and all-around stellar feller. After joining forces and enduring multiple Chicago winters, Steve and Elizabeth opted to move (back) to the warmer Dallas climate.  Being back home gave Elizabeth the confidence to take her acting talents from in front of the bathroom mirror to a real stage.  She has appeared in Young Frankenstein at the Grand Prairie Arts Council, Footloose at Art Centre Theatre Plano and now the Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company at Artes de la Rosa. Elizabeth appreciates all of the support and inspiration she has received from her family and friends and hopes to pay it forward continually.

Emily Warwick is a Fort Worth native, but she currently lives in Granbury, TX. She works with the Granbury Theatre Company as the resident Costume Designer and Properties Master. Emily appreciates being able to work on the technical side, but her real passion for the theatre is performing. Her passion started early but it took off full force when she was 12 years old and she has been on a stage ever since. She has performed with the Casa Manana Apprentice Program in Secret Garden (Ayah). Some of her favorite past shows include Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Seussical (Mrs. Mayor), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Bye Bye Birdie (Doris MacAfee) at Plaza Theatre in Cleburne, TX, Spamalot (Lady of the Lake), Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Legally Blonde (Paulette Bonafonte), Ghost: The Musical (Oda Mae Brown), Lucky Stiff (Rita LaPorta), Fiddler on the Roof (Golde), Mary Poppins (Mrs. Brill) with Granbury Theatre Company, Peter Pan, Children of Eden, and Beehive: The 60's Musical with Theatreworks Community Players in Martinsville, VA. Emily is looking forward to this next chapter with the Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company, Adam Adolfo and Artes De La Rosa. She is blessed with family and friends behind her every step of the journey. "Do it with passion, or not at all."

Emma Leigh Montes is a local actor in the DFW area. She is excited to be making her debut on the Artes de la Rosa stage in this upcoming season and is even more excited to be a member in the Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company. Emma was most recently seen in Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe The Final Mystery at Runway Theatre, where she played the Voice of the Raven. Before that, she was seen as Shelley Parker in Bat Boy at OhLook Performing Arts Center. At OhLook, she was also given the opportunity to be a part of Evil Dead the Musical and the world premiere of the musical Dula. Some of her favorite past credits include  Endgame (Nell), Henry V (Nym/Bates) , A Christmas Carol (Belle/Laundress) ,  A Mile Away From Paradise (Sarah), Magnolia Day (Lisa) , Extracurricular (Julia), Jinxed (Jessica "Meatloaf") , and The Closet (Twinkles) . She would like to thank Adam for always encouraging her and pushing her to achieve more than she thought she could. Emma is also extremely blessed to have the most rockin' group of people behind her. She would like to thank her best friend, Kolby for his love and encouragement, her awesome boyfriend, Jordan, for his constant support in everything she does, her Papa Bill and Grandma Lucy for all of their love, encouragement and support and most importantly her parents, who's amazing advice, love, encouragement and constant support is what helps her keep moving forward. Ph. 4:13.

Artes de la Rosa Reels in 11 New Fish in 12 Chairs; Announces Big Fish 12 Chairs Version

Artes de la Rosa is proud to announce principle casting for the Artes de la Rosa production of BIG FISH: 12

Chairs Version receiving its first North Texas staging this March. The cast features 11 Artes de la Rosa stage debuts for this new musical based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture directed by Tim Burton. “This is terribly thrilling for our company to have so many new faces on stage as part of the Artes family,” said Artistic Director Adam Adolfo. He and Kristin Spires, who previously collaborated on the North Texas premiere of In the Heights, as well as productions of Into the Woods and Man of La Mancha reunite as Producer/Director and Musical Director, respectively. Serving as Choreographer is Austin Ray Beck whose work was last seen at the Rose Marine Theatre, Artes de la Rosa’s home, in Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.

Leading the cast is Artes de la Rosa veteran Joshua Sherman in the role of Edward Bloom, a man whose stories spring forth from his imagination and color the lives of his friends and family. You may remember Joshua from his turns on the Rose Marine stage in starring roles in The Fifth Sun (The Colornel), In the Heights (Benny), Into the Woods (The Baker), and Twelfth Night (Sir Toby). Joshua, a former member of The Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company, has been seen throughout North Texas with Casa Manana, Lyric Stage, and Theatre Arlington.

            “The production team and I are so excited to have Joshua back on our stage leading this infectiously joyful score with a cast full of charismatic company debuts. Joshua brings a beautiful and dramatic musical voice and spirit to the stage that has thrilled audiences for years at the Rose Marine Theatre.  His passion, skill, and charm are what will make his Edward Bloom the living breathing larger than life storyteller that has captured audiences hearts on Broadway and film.” offers Artistic Director Adam Adolfo.

Joining Mr. Sherman on the Rose Marine stage are 11 Artes de la Rosa debuts including Lauren Kane as his wife Sandra, Jonathan Hardin as their son, Will, and Emma Leigh Montes as Will’s wife, Josephine. Populating the colorful cast of characters is Emily Warwick as the witch, Domanick Hubbard as Carl the Giant, and Todd Camp as Circus owner Amos. The cast also includes Matthew Smith (Dr. Bennett), Dusty Farmer & Jakeb Lowery (the Price Brothers), Fatima Rodriguez (Jenny Hill), and Tori Hoffmeister (The Girl in the Water).

Production begins March 4th at the Rose Marine Theater in Fort Worth for a strictly limited 3 week engagement. Additional casting for the musical will be forthcoming.

    

ABOUT BIG FISH: TWELVE CHAIRS VERSION

BIG FISH 12 Chairs is the new, intimate version of the Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Tony nominee Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, The Wild Party) and a new book by esteemed screenwriter John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! Edward's incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him – most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, BIG FISH is an extraordinary new Broadway musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that's richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.

TICKET INFORMATION

BIG FISH runs Friday March 4 and plays Thursdays 7:30 pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm. There will be a single Sunday Matinee on March 20 at 3:00 pm.  General Admission tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students, teachers, & seniors. Tickets will go on sale on February 4. For tickets or more information, call the Rose Marine Theater Box Office at (817) 624-8333.  Special ticket prices are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased online at www.artesdelarosa.org.   

Joshua Sherman stars as Edward Bloom in the Artes de la Rosa production of
BIG FISH 12 Chairs Version this March at the Rose Marine Theater.

ABOUT ARTES DE LA ROSA CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Artes de la Rosa is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and interpreting the art, lives, and history of Latino culture for all.

Searching For Production Team for BIG FISH: 12 Chairs

Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts is searching for qualified technical theatre artists to fill the listed technical positions in costuming, properties, scenic construction and stage management for BIG FISH: 12 Chairs.

Contracts for technical positions vary based on commitment and experience and range from $500 to $1200. Although the technical crews are asked to do a tremendous amount of work, Artes de la Rosa attempts to create an environment that is both nurturing and fun while creating a spirit of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN A CURRENT E-MAIL ADDRESS, TWO REFERENCES, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.    To apply send a résumé with telephone number, and Email address and references to Artistic Director Adam Adolfo: Adam.Adolfo@ArtesDeLaRosa.org  

Materials should be received by December 1st; Interviews to begin immediately and continue till filled.

Assistant Stage Manager / Stage Management Intern

To serve Assistant Stage Manager for Big Fish: 12 Chairs Version. Will assist the Stage Manager in the running and organization of daily rehearsals; will assist in the scheduling and posting rehearsal and production calls and any other stage management duties that are deemed necessary and appropriate; responsible for backstage organization during the productions; and will attend all schedule rehearsals, paper techs, dry techs, and technical rehearsals.

Costume Designer

To serve as one of costume designers for Big Fish: 12 Chairs Version. The ideal candidate will have experience (either educational or professional), outstanding collaboration and communication skills, and a pleasant work ethic. Applicants must display leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and posses the ability to troubleshoot complex problems. The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience working within a wide range of budgets and staffing resources. A degree in theatre is a plus; however, comparable experience will be considered. The candidate must be a team player and have a positive and professional attitude. The obligations of the Designer include attendance of Production Meetings & 1^st Rehearsal, supplying the Theatre with conceptual drawings and ideas by equally agreed upon dates; supplying the Theatre with a fully-executed costume design, including colored renderings, costume list, labeled swatch cards, and costume plot (if needed), by equally agreed upon dates. The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience working within a wide range of budgets and staffing resources.

Lighting Designer

To serve as the designer & master electrician for either productions of Big Fish: 12 Chairs Version or Welcome to Arroyo’s. We are seeking artists who possess imagination, flexibility and the desire to work in a creatively charged and artistically demanding, yet nurturing environment. Applicants must be prepared to work within a strong creative team, and to work quickly towards the end goal, while still giving focus to the artistic process. The ideal candidate must demonstrate experience working within a wide range of budgets and staffing resources.

Technical Director

Under the guidance of the Artistic Director, will be responsible for managing the Scenic operations of the productions. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work on large-scale shows in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Consult with the Artistic Director (and Scenic Designer) on the technical and budgetary feasibility of designs. Collaborate with artistic director and Scenic Designer to realize the production design within budget and on time. Manage all aspects in the planning, build, load-in, tech, and maintenance of scenery. Supervise the installation and strike of each set including any rigging and mechanical devices. Insure proper function, installation and safety of all scenic elements. Create time and material estimates, schedules and other documentation as required. Coordinate build schedule and load-in with theatre administration. Maintain the high quality and standards of Artes de la Rosa. Ensure a safe and workable environment for staff and performers.

Properties Artisan & Carpenter

Will work closely with the director of one of the four theatre productions, working within the parameters of the budget and production schedule; will organize and maintain the properties budget, build and deadline schedule; responsible for the construction of all scenic and hand properties; will assist in the acquisition of all properties for the production and crew.

Artes de la Rosa Nabs 28 Nominations at the BroadwayWorld Awards!

          

Did you catch Artes de la Rosa's productions of TWELFTH NIGHT or MAN OF LA MANCHA? Well audiences loved it - and it shows in nominations for the BroadwayWorld Dallas & Fort Worth Award Nominations! Why not help Artes de la Rosa and take the time to go and vote for our great shows! A complete list of our nominations is below!

 

Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

 

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

 

 

BEST ACTOR

David Goza - Man of La Mancha

Joshua Sherman - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

Jonathan Flippo - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

Martin Antonio Guerra - Man of La Mancha

 

BEST ACTRESS

Erin Hardy - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

Sarah Powell - Man of La Mancha

Brittany Adelstein - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

 

BEST ENSEMBLE

Man of La Mancha

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Jason Solis - Man of La Mancha

Nathan Scott - Man of La Mancha

Adrian Godinez - Man of La Mancha

Adrian Godinez - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

Mitchel Stephens - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Brittany Adelstein - Man of La Mancha

Aigner Mathis - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

 

BEST MUSICAL

Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

Man of La Mancha

 

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

Maegan Marie Stewart - Man of La Mancha

 

BEST COSTUMES

Joshua Sherman - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

Adam Adolfo - Man of La Mancha

 

BEST DIRECTION

Adam Adolfo - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

Adam Adolfo - Man of La Mancha

 

BEST LIGHTING DESIGN

Lisa Miller - Man of La Mancha

 

BEST MUSICAL DIRECTION

Kristin Spires - Man of La Mancha

 

BEST SCENIC DESIGN

Bradley Gray - Twelfth Night: A Musical Comedy Carnival

Bradley Gray - Man of La Mancha

 

BEST SOUND DESIGN

Mark Howard - Man of La Mancha

 

BEST VENUE

Artes de la Rosa at the Rose Marine Theater

 

The Cast & Crew of Man of La Mancha

 

2016 Crazy Love Season

Artes de la Rosa Announces the 2016 Crazy Love Season

In its ongoing mission to bring Latin art & culture to the North Texas Community,

Artes de la Rosa is proud to bring you a season of storytelling that embraces the simple idea that love makes your crazy! Whether it be the love you have for your parents, your brothers & sisters, or that special someone who makes you weak in the knees, there is a single universal truth…Love makes you do crazy things.

Artes de la Rosa Artistic Director Adam Adolfo has aptly named his season of theatre, film, and events “Crazy Love” announcing the season formally Monday October 26.The season, comprised of 4 theatre productions (2 regional premiers), 5 films, 2 community festivals, and a holiday concert,

Adam Adolfo will be celebrating his 6^th anniversary with the Latino organization and is eager to reinvent himself with this season. “Artes de la Rosa continues to produce powerful and conceptual theatre with performance celebrating new ways of looking at classic themes. That’s been our motivation for years and this season still maintains that artistic vision but is attempting to reflect on more dynamic character driven stories,” says Adolfo.

“Big Fish”, the first show of theatre season, “is a great example of that” offers the Artistic Director. “We’re excited to be working on a new script by the original Broadway team that focuses more squarely on the character dynamics of father and son. This version of the show has a new song and also a reinstated number that was cut right before the Broadway opening.” Joining Adolfo on the production is long time musical collaborator Kristin Spires who will music direct the production. Choreography will be by Austin Ray Beck who provided choreography for Adolfo’s Cuban Romeo & Juliet and the family favorite, Dora The Explorer Live.

With hip hop making such powerful waves currently in the theatre community across the country, Adolfo will stage 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz’s early work, Welcome to Arroyo’s. In it a Greek chorus of two hip hop DJs spin the tale of a brother and sister’s search for their respective places in the world after the death of their mother.  Alejandro is desperate to make Arroyo’s the hottest lounge in New York to honor the memory of his mother, while Molly’s desire to make her “mark” as a talented graffiti artist is at odds with her new infatuation with a rookie cop.  Their struggle to move forward is made even more uncertain as they discover what might be a secret about their mother that could change the very foundation of their lives and, possibly, the history of hip hop music. 

Artes de la Rosa will follow up with the regional premiere of Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown, a musical based on Pedro Almodóvar's classic film. With music and lyrics by David Yazbek, best known for his Dirty Rotten Scoundrells adaptation, the production features a book by Jeffrey Lane. The pair have taken Almodóvar's tale and infused it with their own wry, comic style and an irresistible Spanish beat. Both touching and hilarious, it's a story about women and the men who pursue them... finding them, losing them, needing them, and rejecting them. At the center is Pepa, whose friends and lovers are blazing a trail through 1980s Madrid.

Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues will close out the 2016 season. After a Sold-Out Run in 2011, this epic work of feminine strength returns to the Rose Marine Theatre with a new bilingual English/Spanish staging. This Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including a six-year-old girl, a septuagenarian New Yorker, a woman who witnesses the birth of her granddaughter, and a feminist happy to have found a man who "liked to look at it."

The 2016 Season will again feature The Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company. Named for former City Councilman Louis Zapata who was instrumental in securing funds to bring the Rose Marine Theater back to its former glory, The Resident Acting Company will be featured in performances throughout the year.

Artes de la Rosa’s 2016 season will be presented at the historic Rose Marine Theater, 1440 North Main Street in Fort Worth. For more information on the season or to purchase a 2016 season membership please visit www.ArtesDeLaRosa.org

The 2016 Theatre Line Up

BIG FISH

Twelve Chairs Version
Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA; Book by JOHN AUGUST
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Tim Burton film by Columbia Motion Pictures

March 4 – 20

Press Opening Saturday March 5, 8:00 pm

BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! Edward's incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him. But his son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, BIG FISH is an extraordinary new musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that's richer, funnier and BIGGER than life itself.

Welcome to Arroyo’s

By Kristoffer Diaz

May 20 – June 5

Press Opening Saturday May 21, 8:00 pm

Two DJs and an army of Greek chorus hip hop dancers spin the coming-of-age story of Alejandro Arroyo, who owns the newest lounge on NYC’s Lower East Side who’s sister, Molly, has a nasty habit of writing graffiti on the back of the local police precinct. Along the way, their friend Lelly discovers their mother was one of the founders of hip-hop.

 

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek; Book by Jeffrey Lane
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar

July 22 – August 7

Press Opening Saturday July 23, 8:00 pm

Both touching and hilarious, Women On The Verge… is a story about women and the men who pursue them... At the center is Pepa whose friends and lovers are blazing a trail from one manic lovers spat to the next. Along with Pepa, there's her missing lover, Ivan; his ex-wife of questionable sanity, Lucia; their son Carlos; Pepa's friend, Candela, and her terrorist boyfriend; a power-suited lawyer, and a taxi driver who dispenses tissues, mints, and advice in equal proportions as they sing and dance through the streets of 1980’s Madrid!

The Vagina Monologues

By Eve Ensler

September 16 – 25

Press Opening Saturday September 17, 8:00 pm

After a Sold-Out Run in 2011, this epic work of feminine strength returns to the Rose Marine Theatre! This Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including a six-year-old girl, a septuagenarian New Yorker, a woman who witnesses the birth of her granddaughter, and a feminist happy to have found a man who "liked to look at it."

 

The Complete 2016 Line Up

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

Film Screening – February 20; 7:30pm                               

When a boy is left alone with his grandfather in a Jewish neighborhood in the year of 1970, where both world cup and dictatorship happen, the unlikely pair must forge a new definition of what it means to be a family. Portuguese, Yiddish, & Hebrew With English Subtitles Rated PG.

BIG FISH

Twelve Chairs Version
Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA; Book by JOHN AUGUST
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Tim Burton film by Columbia Motion Pictures
Musical – March 4 – 20

Dia De Los Ninos

Festival – April 28 – 30
El Día De Los Niños (Children's Day) is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. Día emphasizes the importance of literacy for kids of all backgrounds linking them to diverse books and cultures. This year we partner with the Fort Worth Library and Fort Worth ISD for the fun.

Welcome to Arroyo’s

By Kristoffer Diaz
Play with Music – May 20 – June 5

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Film Screening – June 18
A woman's sets out to find out why confront her lover has left encountering his wife and son, who are as clueless as she. Her best friend is afraid the police are looking for her because of her boyfriend's criminal life. They talk to a lawyer, who turns out to be the lover's new lover, and everyone's path keeps crossing each other's in a very complicated and hysterical manner. Join us for this screening and meet cast members of Artes de la Rosa’s stage production with a sneak peek musical performance! Spanish with English Subtitles. Rated PG-13

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek; Book by Jeffrey Lane
Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar
The Musical – July 22 – August 7

Little Ashes

Film Screening – August 20
In 1922, Salvador Dali arrives at the university in Madrid, 18 years old and determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of Federico Garcia Lorca. The pair draw closer, sharing their deepest beliefs, inspirations and secrets, convinced that they have found a kind of friendship not dreamed of by others. It is more than a meeting of the minds; it’s a fusion of souls. Rated R.

The Vagina Monologues

By Eve Ensler
Bilingual Play – September 16 – 25

Dia de los Muertos 5K Race, Fun Run, & Festival

October 29
The DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5k Race & Fun Run event coincides with Artes de la Rosa’s annual festival which has become an annual tradition for families and the North Texas Community featuring artisans, folkloric performances, and a celebration of the holiday.

Cantinflas

Film Screening - November 12; 7:30 pm
Official submission of Mexico to the best foreign language film category of the 87th Academy Awards 2015. The untold story of Mexico's greatest and most beloved comedy film star of all time, from his humble origins on the small stage to the bright lights of Hollywood, Cantinflas became famous around the world - one joke at a time. Relive the laughter that has charmed generations. Spanish & English With English Subtitles. Rated PG.

 

 

Nothing Like the Holiday’s

Film Screening - December 3; 7:30 pm
It's the Christmas season, and the Rodriguez grown children converge on their parents' Brother Jesse still pines for an old flame, eldest brother Mauricio now has a high-powered wife who is more interested in career than children, and matriarch Anna drops a bombshell when she announces she’s divorcing her children's father. Find out the hilarious and heartwarming conclusion to this modern Holiday Classic! English. Rated PG-13

Mariachi Christmas

Concert – December 16^th & 17^th; 7:30 pm
In what has become a sellout Holiday Tradition, we bring to you the sounds of the season to your family and friends at Artes de la Rosa’s Mariachi Christmas. With traditional mariachis and special guests from the Louis Zapata Resident Acting Company, you can ring in the Christmas season with a New Year Latin Flair!

About Artes de la Rosa

Artes de la Rosa is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and interpreting the art, lives, and history of  Latino culture for all.

Earning Your Tags, The tradition of #War

Earning Your Tags, The tradition of #War

Or Why Doing an Adam Adolfo Show

is Like Going to War

By Adam Adolfo 

Much has been said about the powerful dogtag image being used to market the Artes de la Rosa production of Man of La Mancha. It is simultaneously iconic, edgy, and elegant. It also is part of a greater story that only actors, designers, and musicians who have worked with me before know.

Ask any actor who’s done one of my shows what it’s like and they won’t flinch as they respond proudly, WAR. What began as a bit of a joke has transitioned into something that is both inspirational and a source of pride for theatre artists.

In the Heights actress and Tony Award winner, Karen Olivo, famously called the process of rehearsal and performance, “Battle”. She says, “My desire to share my experience, my heart, and my pain became a need. Every evening I would call our show 'going into battle'. My cast-mates would laugh or sometimes agree depending on their level of fatigue or illness. However, I meant it. I was at war with myself.”

The phrase actors in my shows use is, “Doing an Adam Adolfo show is like going to war…” it even spawned an unofficial rehearsal hashtag (#war). One snarky actor went further by saying “…specifically the Vietnam war, because it’s all conflict, there’s no resolution, but you know without a doubt something important has happened.” The metaphor for the rehearsal process is oddly appropriate. Tensions are high, and demands are higher. There is a constant struggle to achieve better and produce stronger, and yet the drive behind it continues. While it is not life and death like a solider, the commitment and pride it can elicit are quite similar.

A moment from
Stolen Shakespeare Guild's HENRY V

Several years ago, I directed a production of Shakespeare’s HENRY V for Fort Worth’s Stolen Shakespeare Guild, which I set in a fictional world that combined imagery from World War II with Elizabethan costuming.  The effect was a fairly elegant image of war.  On opening night, I gave the cast a ‘Good Show Gift’, they were dog tags. On the tag was the name of the show, and a line from the script, “How sweet a thing it is to wear a crown.” To say they liked it was an understatement, they flipped out and asked if they could wear them under their costumes… and thus a tradition was born.

Everyone who works on an Adam Adolfo show must earn their dog tag and they receive their tags on opening night.  It has become something that actors who have been through multiple ‘wars’ look forward to, this opening night tradition that signifies accomplishment.

Adrian Godinez, member of Artes de la Rosa’s Resident Acting Company, and currently scarring audiences as The Captain of the Inquisition in Man of La Mancha says, “The dog tags bring back the memories of the show. Dog tags must be earned after weeks of work and dedication.” Adrian is now on his 5^th or 6^th tag. Faith Hope who received her first dogtag with Man of La Mancha offers, “When you join the military you know full well you are setting yourself up for exhaustion and pain. You know in the end there will always be two camps the ones who love and the ones who oppress but you do it anyway because of the Love you have for this great country. It is no different in an Adam Adolfo show. You WILL suffer, you will suffer tears and pain and sometimes even blood but in the end it's worth it all for the craft we love so dear! We won't always agree with the road taken to the final product but all roads lead to a group of virtual strangers united under the same flag of joy and passion for this art.”

 

Earning your tags, just another way that our artists say, “YO SOY ARTES DE LA ROSA”.

Three chances left to see Artes de la Rosa’s Man of La Mancha this weekend! And while here, pick up your souvenir dogtags! #LaManchaFW

Final week this week through May 31st
Friday-Saturday at 8:00, and Sunday at 3:00 pm

For information and to purchase tickets, go to www.artesdelarosa.org
or call 817-624-8333.

Artes de la Rosa tours Latin American Countries with 2015 Season dedicated to the Rhythm of Latin America

Artes de la Rosa

Cultivates the 2015 Season of Cultural Events With

RITMO: Rhythm of the People

 

 

In its ongoing mission to bring Latin art & culture to the North Texas Community, Artes de la Rosa’s Artistic Director Adam Adolfo has designed a season to bring to the Rose Marine Theater for the 2015 calendar a season programs that he calls “RITMO: Rhythm of the People.”

When you stop to consider Latin people on the whole, we are an extremely musical and vibrant community. If you’ve ever talked to a “Spanish Mom” you know we don’t just talk with our voices, we sing! Simple conversation turns into dueling arias, not only with words but our hands, and certainly our hearts. The common denominator amongst the diverse Latin cultures of the world is music!

“Twelfth Night is Shakespeare’s most musical play and I’m anxious to provide it the excitement of the Samba beat,” says Adam Adolfo. Inspired by Baz Lurhman’s film Moulin Rouge and the musical episode of tv’s Grey’s Anatomy, Adolfo notes that he’s venturing into new territory. “It’s exciting to do something new and different. As theatre makers, if we are not ambitiously trying to break new ground, we might as well just give up.” New and different is certainly the Artistic Directors style and he’s promising that with creative reimagining of Man of La Mancha. “I’m not ready to let the cat out of the bag yet on that show, but I will say that I was inspired by Dallas Theatre Center’s production of Les Miserables. It was daring, provocative, and inspiring… it inspired me to look for another musical that should be seen with fresh eyes. So I dug deep into Man of La Mancha’s book and found a new way to look at the material that excites me to no end. It will definitely be like no production you’ve seen before.”

 

TWELFTH NIGHT

A Musical Comedy Carnival
February 13th – March 1st

Adapted from Shakespeare and Directed by Adam Adolfo

Musical Director: Kristin Spires
Choreographer: Maegan Marie Stewart

What do Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, and Shakespeare have in common? Twelfth Night! Amid the costumes, confetti, and chaos of Rio’s carnival, 4 young lovers unlock the secrets of their hearts while donning disguises, exchanging kisses, and surrendering to the rhythm of carnival’s samba beat. Transport yourself to the golden sunlight of Rio’s beaches as you holiday by the sea in this deliriously romantic comedy filled with, sun and sand, melancholy and madness,  comedy and chaos… all over flowing with a feast of songs that will leave your heart lighter and your family closer. Adapted by Artistic Director Adam Adolfo, the combination of Latin flavor and Shakespeare’s words mean that “The Rhythm is gonna get ya!”

PERUVIAN FILM FESTIVAL

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Peru
TENTATIVE: March 20th – 22nd

Artes de la Rosa in collaboration with the Consulate General of Peru in Dallas to bring a three day film festival celebrating contemporary Peruvian Filmmaking. All four films are in Spanish with English subtitles.

DIA DE LOS NINOS

In collaboration with the Artes Academy Parents Guild
April 25th

Artes de la Rosa and Artes Academy Parent’s Guild present this festival to give families a free, bilingual event that join everyone together in a day of learning, interactive activities designed to stimulate creativity while bringing joy. Join us for performances, crafts, face painters, food and so much more at our afternoon event!

MAN OF LA MANCHA

The Musical
May 15th – 31st

Written by Dale Wasserman
Music by Mitch Leigh & Lyrics by Joe Darion

Directed by Adam Adolfo

Musical Director: Kristin Spires
Choreographer: Maegan Marie Stewart

A thrilling new production of one of the best loved musicals, Man of La Mancha vividly imagines Don Quixote through the life of the great Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes. The musical moves seamlessly between realities and Cervantes’s own outsized imagination, where his noble idealism finds expression in his great literary creation, Don Quixote.  With a heartfelt score that includes the worldwide hit “The Impossible Dream” – Man of La Mancha is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit. His dream is Everyman’s dream. His tilting at windmills is Everyman’s great adventure. Somehow, the footlights disappear, time is telescoped and the Man of La Mancha speaks for humankind remaining with your soul well after the shows final bow. Dare to dream the impossible!

 
GOLDEN AGE OF MEXICAN CINEMA
In collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico
September 18th – 20th

Celebrating our roots as a movie house, Artes de la Rosa proudly screens films from the history of the Rose Marine Theater. In conjunction with the Mexican Consulate, Artes de la Rosa screens films from the Mexican Golden Age of Cinema featuring Spanish speaking stars Pedro Infante, Dolores Del Rio, Maria Felix, and Cantinflas! Check out the art gallery while you’re here and experience a piece of the Rose Marine Theater’s fantastic history!

 

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

October 31st

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with our annual celebration featuring a drum and puppet procession from Marine Park to the Rose Marine Theater Plaza. Complete with music, dancing, face painting and pan de muerto, this family event is a perfect way to celebrate the rich Mexican culture.

 

MARIACHI CHRISTMAS

Friday December 11th

The traditions continue at Artes de la Rosa with the sounds of the season! Get into the true spirit of the holiday season this year with your family with A MARIACHI CHRISMAST at the Rose Marine Theater on Friday December 11th. With the sounds of traditional mariachis you can ring in Christmas and the New Year with a certain Latin flair.

About Artes de la Rosa

Artes de la Rosa is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and interpreting the art, lives, and history of Latino culture for all.