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Electricidad March 2-17

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March 22-April 1

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2nd Festival de Teatro en Accion June 8-July 1

Lorca Child of the Moon

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OUR FOUNDERS

Carmen Zapata Our Founder

An accomplished actress, translator, theater producer, and community leader who was Knighted by King Juan Carlos of Spain. She also received the Cross of Isabel, La Catolica for her contributions to the preservation of Hispanic Culture ranging from the Golden Age to contemporary, and for educational programs. Ms. Zapata is honored to have received a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to live theater.

Founders

Carmen Zapata President Emeritus

Margarita Galban Artistic Director

Board of Trustees

Gilbert A. Moret, Esq. Chairman

Irma Ayala Business Owner, ZamZuu

Lou Herrera Herrera Enterprises

Dr. Herbert Miller PhD. Mathematics

Evangeline Arranaga Writer

Toby Campion, D.C. Chiropractor

Jose Angel Barajas WCAB Hearing Representative

Manny Meza President, Creative Environment

Anita Castellanos Attorney at Law

Board of Advisors

Orlando Mongalo Bank of America

Mari Carmen Salas Business Owner

Rossina Gallegos Union Bank of California

Robert J. Gomez, Esq. Attorney at Law

Roy Jasso Wells Fargo Bank

Orlando Ortega Business Advisor

Diane Medina KABC-TV

Al Nodal Annenberg Foundation

Aurelio de la Vega Composer

PRODUCTIONS

LA VIDA ES SUENO teaching classics

Zarzuela

theater in education

too many tamales

Zarzuela

La Zarzuela was often visited by clowns and actors from the city of Madrid, and perhaps the piece Calderón and Hidalgo provided, running the theatrical gamut from classical opera to low slapstick and popular song - a bit like Dryden's work with Purcell in England - reminded the courtiers of a typical La Zarzuela entertainment. Calderón - the greatest playwright of the day. Hidalgo - the best Spanish composer. They ushered in a new and swiftly developed form of Baroque entertainment in which witty, pithy libretti were to be matched by music of high quality and extraordinary diversity. A charming example (available on Auvidis Valois CD) is Viento es la dicha de Amor ("Wind is the poetry of love" - 1743) with music by José de Nebra), a mixture of blank verse and prose, opera arias, short choruses with a flavour of Monteverdi, popular songs with castanets and delectably orchestrated instrumental interludes.The coming of Italian opera composers made the native form increasingly unfashionable, though as late as 1786 Boccherini wrote a zarzuela for the palace of La Puerta de la Vaga in Madrid - La Clementina is a scandalously neglected masterpiece of Spanish lyric theatre, to a libretto by the poet Ramón de la Cruz, the Spanish rival to Metastasio. Clearly, the zarzuela was still worthy of the highest talents Spain could muster.

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theater in education

Currently Touring: Eating Your Colors, 3 Cultures 1 Spirit, The Classics.The three major core programs of the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts (BFA) are the mainstage productions, the Theater for Youth education program and the Theater for Children education program. These last two programs are distinguished by the age range of students served: Theater for Youth is a program touring in-school presentations to middle and high schools, and the Theater for Children serves elementary schools. These programs are available to schools in Southern California and are made available by contributions from individuals like yourself. Donate by clicking on the link above or call 323-225-4044. Donation can be general or you can choose to sponsor a school. The large and ever-increasing Hispanic/Latino population in L.A. County is in need of cultural acknowledgement and identity, as well as cultural and arts programming. Mainstage PerformancesBFA produces four plays each year, which include new works, dramas, classic Spanish theater works, contemporary presentations, comedies, musicals and world premieres. The plays are presented at BFAs 99-seat theater each year, with one work presented at an alternate location with a larger seating capacity. As well, BFA hosts a new works festival from which one new play is selected for mainstage production consideration. Education Programs: Theater for Youth and Theater for ChildrenAs in many cities, Los Angeles suffers from a lack of in-school arts education. Local schools report a need for programs that immerse students in the appreciation of the arts. Compounding the problem, most arts education programs rely heavily on traditional arts curricula and ignore the significant contributions of Hispanic/Latino artists.

too many tamales

If it's Christmas, it is time for "Too Many Tamales", an annual holiday show in a working'class neighborhood that has developed a dedicated following with its homage to biculturalism. The audience laughs when Mr. Cormack butchers his Spanish trying to make a connection with his in-laws. Mama explains the Latino tradition of making tamales at Christmastime. Laughter fills the theater as Maria and her cousins consume dozens of tamales trying to find a lost ring. The shows, with a mix of original and traditional songs, run through December, almost always filling the 99 seat theater. Every family has some little bit of dysfunction and tension around Christmas and Thanksgiving. The play keeps it light and fun as it deals with the theme of giving in a different culture. A show about family, holiday traditions and multi generations.

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ABOUT

INTRODUCTION

The Bilingual Foundation of the Arts (BFA) has a 38-year history of commitment to all people in the greater Los Angeles area, presenting the finest Hispanic literary culture for both Spanish- and English- speaking audiences. BFA's presence is an integral part of the Los Angeles cultural scene, and provides an added dimension of understanding between the diverse cultures of the area by emphasizing the similarities of the human condition, which serve to unite us.

HISTORY

BFA was founded in 1973 by two stellar personalities in the world of theater: Mexican-American actress Carmen Zapata, Cuban-born actress, playwright, and director Margarita Galban. BFA has acquired a reputation for producing and presenting the highest quality Hispanic theater to the people of Los Angeles and California. BFA's Spanish-language productions instill cultural pride to Spanish-speaking audiences, and serve as an introduction to the rich and eloquent history of the diverse Hispanic culture to Engligh-speaking audiences.

PROGRAM

BFA produces four mainstage plays each year, presented at its 99-seat theater. Occasionally, productions are held at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, the Ford Amphitheatre or the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in order to develop the theater’s audience to collaborate with other companies, and to share marketing strategies. Productions are presented in English and Spanish alternating each week during the run.
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