The Sol Project: A national Theater Initiative
Amplifying the Voices of Latinx Playwrights in the American Theater.
get ready for solfest 2021!
SolFest: A Latinx Theater Festival is an exciting partnership between The Sol Project and Pregones/PRTT, now on its fourth year. The festival lifts the voices of extraordinary Latinx playwrights, directors, and actors; gives artists and audiences a chance to preview new works at various stages of readiness; and brings everyone together for dialogue and celebration.
We are grateful to partner once again with the venerable Pregones/PRTT for our fourth year of SolFest, an extension of The Sol Project's mission of amplifying and supporting Latinx voices in the American theater. This year's five-day event will include community partnerships with North Star Projects, Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre, and La Gente, and will offer both online and in-person events. We can't wait to share the work of these incredible artists participating this year, and look forward to seeing you both online and in person! |
COVID-19 Visitor safety info - Click to open
Per current Key to NYC mandate, all visitors must show valid proof of vaccination against COVID19 prior to gaining entry to Pregones/PRTT’s Bronx and Manhattan theaters. We also require audience members to wear a face mask at all times. By submitting an RSVP or asking for entry to our events, you agree to abide by these rules.
VACCINATION PROOF
To be presented with matching government-issued I.D., valid documents of vaccination status include:
NYS Excelsior Pass
NYC COVID Safe App
CDC Vaccination Card
NYC Vaccination Record
Proof of overseas vaccination
FACE MASKS
Mask must be worn at all times in the building. Masks must cover nose and mouth. Masks should fit snuggly against the sides of the face.
VACCINATION PROOF
To be presented with matching government-issued I.D., valid documents of vaccination status include:
NYS Excelsior Pass
NYC COVID Safe App
CDC Vaccination Card
NYC Vaccination Record
Proof of overseas vaccination
FACE MASKS
Mask must be worn at all times in the building. Masks must cover nose and mouth. Masks should fit snuggly against the sides of the face.
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Sunday September 19 at 4 p.m. ET
A HAPPY COUNTRY
In partnership with Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre/Expand the Canon Festival
With thanks to the Latin American Literary Review
Written by Maruxa Vilalta
Translation by Edward Huberman
Directed by Victoria Collado
Featuring: Francisco Solorzano, Adriana Gaviria, Reza Salazar, Gilbert Cruz, Mariana Mondragón, Juan Pablo Mendive & Gregory Jon Phelps.
If you’re seeking a play about revolution where the family drama is the political drama... consider this powerful portrait of love, protest, class, and voyeurism by a Catalan-born, Mexican playwright.
Monday September 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET
VIRTUAL ART SHARE
Featuring Poets, Writers and Storytellers: Octavio Solis, L.H. Gonzalez,
Paloma Sierra, and more.
The evening will include Artist Spotlights in partnership with La Gente: The Latinx Theatre Design Network and screenings of two short films:
eat me!
Screening at 8 p.m. ET
Created and directed by David Mendizábal
Produced by Soho Rep through the Project Number One Residency
eat me! is a cinematic ritual towards self-actualization and growth, inspired by the Ecuadorian ritual of preparing and eating “guaguas de pan” or bread babies, as a way to mourn those we’ve lost.
Crabs in a Barrel
Screening at 8:15 p.m.
Written by Michael Léon and Ashley Alvarez
Directed by Michael Léon
Celebrating your friends is super exciting...unless you’re the least successful person in the room. A jaded writer attends her frenemy’s congratulatory event only to discover that she has been robbed of her career changing opportunity. Will she toast the host? Get ready to go from #LOL to #WTF.
Crabs in a Barrel was selected for and screened at the 2021 New York Latino Film Festival.
Tuesday September 21 at 7:30 p.m.
DIGITAL PANEL: Honor and Amplify
Moderated by Carla Della Gatta
Featuring members of Hedgepig Ensemble, The Sol Project, Pregones/PRTT, Ma-Yi Theatre Company, Classix and more.
Join us for an intercultural conversation on legacy, identity, and expanding the American theater canon.
Wednesday September 22 at 7:30 p.m.
READING: The War I Know
Written by Dominic Colón
Directed by Cándido Tirado
Featuring Robin de Jesús
In person at PRTT (Manhattan)
Set in 1987 & 1992 during the height of the AIDS and crack epidemic, The War I Know tells the story of Eggie, a 12 year old obsessed with TV and musical theater, and the relationship he has with his HIV-Positive 10 year old next door neighbor, who was recently sent to live with her teenage half-siblings after losing both of her parents to AIDS. The War I Know is the first in a trilogy of plays that explores the impact of HIV on the Latinx Community in the Bronx from the late 80's through the COVID 19
pandemic.
Thursday September 23 at 7:30 p.m.
READING: La Greña
Written by Julissa Contreras
Directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo
In person at PRTT (Manhattan)
Milagros Unisex Salón has served the ladies in their Bronx neighborhood for over 20 years from the niños to doña’s, while creating a safe space for the ladies to unwind. Salón jefa, Milly, takes the lead on employing, supporting, and mentoring her fellow stylist through their inevitable experiences as women. Yet, when their internalized values get challenged, will the ladies let go of the limits placed upon them and rise to take charge of their lives and refine what it means to be a strong beautiful woman?
A HAPPY COUNTRY
In partnership with Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre/Expand the Canon Festival
With thanks to the Latin American Literary Review
Written by Maruxa Vilalta
Translation by Edward Huberman
Directed by Victoria Collado
Featuring: Francisco Solorzano, Adriana Gaviria, Reza Salazar, Gilbert Cruz, Mariana Mondragón, Juan Pablo Mendive & Gregory Jon Phelps.
If you’re seeking a play about revolution where the family drama is the political drama... consider this powerful portrait of love, protest, class, and voyeurism by a Catalan-born, Mexican playwright.
Monday September 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET
VIRTUAL ART SHARE
Featuring Poets, Writers and Storytellers: Octavio Solis, L.H. Gonzalez,
Paloma Sierra, and more.
The evening will include Artist Spotlights in partnership with La Gente: The Latinx Theatre Design Network and screenings of two short films:
eat me!
Screening at 8 p.m. ET
Created and directed by David Mendizábal
Produced by Soho Rep through the Project Number One Residency
eat me! is a cinematic ritual towards self-actualization and growth, inspired by the Ecuadorian ritual of preparing and eating “guaguas de pan” or bread babies, as a way to mourn those we’ve lost.
Crabs in a Barrel
Screening at 8:15 p.m.
Written by Michael Léon and Ashley Alvarez
Directed by Michael Léon
Celebrating your friends is super exciting...unless you’re the least successful person in the room. A jaded writer attends her frenemy’s congratulatory event only to discover that she has been robbed of her career changing opportunity. Will she toast the host? Get ready to go from #LOL to #WTF.
Crabs in a Barrel was selected for and screened at the 2021 New York Latino Film Festival.
Tuesday September 21 at 7:30 p.m.
DIGITAL PANEL: Honor and Amplify
Moderated by Carla Della Gatta
Featuring members of Hedgepig Ensemble, The Sol Project, Pregones/PRTT, Ma-Yi Theatre Company, Classix and more.
Join us for an intercultural conversation on legacy, identity, and expanding the American theater canon.
Wednesday September 22 at 7:30 p.m.
READING: The War I Know
Written by Dominic Colón
Directed by Cándido Tirado
Featuring Robin de Jesús
In person at PRTT (Manhattan)
Set in 1987 & 1992 during the height of the AIDS and crack epidemic, The War I Know tells the story of Eggie, a 12 year old obsessed with TV and musical theater, and the relationship he has with his HIV-Positive 10 year old next door neighbor, who was recently sent to live with her teenage half-siblings after losing both of her parents to AIDS. The War I Know is the first in a trilogy of plays that explores the impact of HIV on the Latinx Community in the Bronx from the late 80's through the COVID 19
pandemic.
Thursday September 23 at 7:30 p.m.
READING: La Greña
Written by Julissa Contreras
Directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo
In person at PRTT (Manhattan)
Milagros Unisex Salón has served the ladies in their Bronx neighborhood for over 20 years from the niños to doña’s, while creating a safe space for the ladies to unwind. Salón jefa, Milly, takes the lead on employing, supporting, and mentoring her fellow stylist through their inevitable experiences as women. Yet, when their internalized values get challenged, will the ladies let go of the limits placed upon them and rise to take charge of their lives and refine what it means to be a strong beautiful woman?
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Puerto Rican Traveling Theater
304 West 47 Street (b/w 8 & 9 Avenues)
New York, NY 10036
Trains to Times Square/Broadway District
For more information call us at 718-585-1202
304 West 47 Street (b/w 8 & 9 Avenues)
New York, NY 10036
Trains to Times Square/Broadway District
For more information call us at 718-585-1202
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Founded in 2012, Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre reimagines the classics, creating a legacy of storytelling with gender equity at its core. Hedgepig is an artistic ensemble dedicated to equity, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of joy. To date, we have produced 7 productions, many readings, and a variety of theatrical events. We have presented works that won “best ensemble” in the Midtown International Festival and “best actress” in Fringe NYC. We are dedicated to serving Brooklyn. Our cornerstone work is Expand the Canon, a call to action for theatres to stage excellent classic plays by women and to include a diverse set of voices in the canon. Hedgepig curates a list of plays that have been reviewed and selected––ensuring they’re timely, relevant, and producible. From 400 plays by women, they’ve hand-picked 9 of the best. This list has all related producing information, making it easy for classical and regional companies to undertake these plays and give women the legacies they deserve. www.hedgepigensemble.org
North Star Projects is a new arts initiative whose mission is to create a better world, one project at a time, by engendering experiences that empower, inspire, and build community through various platforms including live events and digital media. Founded by Producing Artistic Director Adriana Gaviria, North Star Projects works in partnership with artists, cultural leaders, organizations and leading theaters around the country to make a positive social impact in our communities on a local, regional and national level. www.northstarprojects.org
Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater is a multigenerational performing ensemble, multidiscipline arts presenter, and owner/steward of bilingual arts facilities in The Bronx and Manhattan. Our mission is to champion a Puerto Rican/Latinx cultural legacy of universal value through creation and performance of original plays and musicals, exchange and partnership with other artists of merit, and engagement of diverse audiences. Pregones was founded in 1979 when a group of artists led by Rosalba Rolón set out to create and tour new works in the style of Caribbean and Latin American colectivos or performing ensembles. Established as a Bronx resident company five years later, Pregones remains in the vanguard of an arts renaissance radiating throughout and beyond The Bronx today. Spurred by stage and film icon Miriam Colón, PRTT was founded in 1967 as one of the first bilingual theater companies in all the U.S. It is credited for nurturing the development of hundreds of Latinx theater artists, legitimating creative connections throughout the Spanish-speaking world, and pioneering models for genuine and lasting community engagement. Following merger in 2014, our New York season plays a decisive role in empowering underrepresented artists and audiences to claim a place at the front of the American theater. Rosalba Rolón, Artistic Director. Alvan Colón Lespier and Jorge B. Merced, Associate Artistic Directors. www.pregonesprtt.org
North Star Projects is a new arts initiative whose mission is to create a better world, one project at a time, by engendering experiences that empower, inspire, and build community through various platforms including live events and digital media. Founded by Producing Artistic Director Adriana Gaviria, North Star Projects works in partnership with artists, cultural leaders, organizations and leading theaters around the country to make a positive social impact in our communities on a local, regional and national level. www.northstarprojects.org
Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater is a multigenerational performing ensemble, multidiscipline arts presenter, and owner/steward of bilingual arts facilities in The Bronx and Manhattan. Our mission is to champion a Puerto Rican/Latinx cultural legacy of universal value through creation and performance of original plays and musicals, exchange and partnership with other artists of merit, and engagement of diverse audiences. Pregones was founded in 1979 when a group of artists led by Rosalba Rolón set out to create and tour new works in the style of Caribbean and Latin American colectivos or performing ensembles. Established as a Bronx resident company five years later, Pregones remains in the vanguard of an arts renaissance radiating throughout and beyond The Bronx today. Spurred by stage and film icon Miriam Colón, PRTT was founded in 1967 as one of the first bilingual theater companies in all the U.S. It is credited for nurturing the development of hundreds of Latinx theater artists, legitimating creative connections throughout the Spanish-speaking world, and pioneering models for genuine and lasting community engagement. Following merger in 2014, our New York season plays a decisive role in empowering underrepresented artists and audiences to claim a place at the front of the American theater. Rosalba Rolón, Artistic Director. Alvan Colón Lespier and Jorge B. Merced, Associate Artistic Directors. www.pregonesprtt.org
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