Canadian Works Abroad
Our Success is Measured in the Success of Others
Over the last five years, Bouche Theatre Collective and I have worked hard to introduce new Canadian works to artists and organisations across Canada and Abroad.
We do this by sharing texts for potential translation, introducing and connecting artists, providing insights on translation, and supporting English language applications and documentation.
The 9th new Canadian work to reach presentation in a new language directly as a result of this volunteer outreach, I am thrilled to share:
International New Translation
Join Teatro Vista for a reading of
BOCA A BOCA
Translated to Spanish from The Kissing Game
An urban fantasy that explores love, betrayal, friendship and queer identity.
Written by Rhiannon Collett | Translated to Spanish by River Coello | Directed by Denise Yvette Serna
Performed by Daniel Suarez
Wednesday Nov. 15th, 2023 | 5:30 pm
The Steppenwolf Garage
(Steppenwolf Theatre Company,
North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, USA)
16-year-old Sam’s life is a mess; her parents are fighting, her brother’s a jerk, and she’s way too punk for high school. She doesn’t talk to anyone (as a rule) but when Kate moves into town with her old sister Frankie, Sam is immediately smitten. Kate’s cool and smart and doesn’t take shit from anyone. Could two outsiders be allies?
As her parent’s marriage crumbles, Sam buries herself in their friendship. But when Kate’s sister falls victim to an act of violence, Sam becomes embroiled in something far out of her control. Kate is determined to bring the perpetrator to justice, but her actions have strange consequences and the girls are left to ask, “What is the cost of retribution? Are any of us truly worthy of forgiveness?”
Please note the whole piece will be performed in Spanish. There will be a 20 minute post show discussion with the artists and translator.
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About Teatro Vista
Celebrating our 25th season, award winning Teatro Vista introduces a new identity that represents our future, uniqueness, authenticity and pride as the largest, non-profit-equity, Latino theater company producing full scale, Latino oriented, theatrical productions. www.teatrovista.org