Vida Bella Ensemble with Fathers & Families Coalition of America presents the
Los Angeles premier of
THE BROWN GIRLS' CHRONICLES: LATINAS, FAMILIES, AND RESILIENCE
Written & directed by Yolanda Nieves, Executive Produced by Mike Oquendo
Los Angeles, CA– The Vida Bella Ensemble announces the Los Angeles premiere of the stage production of The Brown Girls' Chronicles: Latinas, Families, and Resilience at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts on February 25, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Fathers & Families Coalition of America for the, 11th Annual National Fatherhood & Families Conference, in Los Angeles, February 23-26, 2010 at the Westin LAX Hotel.
The Brown Girls' Chronicles: Latinas, Families, and Resilience is a collection of the stories, voices and songs that long to be heard; the stories of how race, ethnicity, gender, and colonialism, and immigration shape the lives of marginalized women. Written and directed by Yolanda Nieves, The Brown Girls' Chronicles are the stories of second generation Latinas who in their day-to-day lives are the embodiment of struggle for independence of mind, soul, heart, and body.
Tickets are $50.00 for non-conference attendees this includes a post-show Q&A session and reception with the director and The Vida Bella Ensemble cast. For gala night tickets, contact mailto:info@azffc.org
About The Vida Bella Ensemble:The Vida Bella Ensemble is an all-female Chicago-based collective of inter-generational artists committed to communicating the stories of the trials and triumphs of the urban woman. In collaborative partnership the stories of such experiences are told through the performance of poetry, dialogue, monologue, song and movement. For more information about The Vida Bella Ensemble visit www.myspace.com/browngirlschronicles or email browngirlschronicles@gmail.com.
About Director Yolanda Nieves:Chicago poet, author and playwright Yolanda Nieves uses the magic of verse and the written word to teach audiences about the beauty, courage and strength of women. The collection of her work gives readers the clarity of the experiences of women, mothers, and immigrants. Her powerful writing is full of passion and candor, and serves as inspiration for others to expand their understanding of their own lives to tell their own stories.
About Executive Producer Mike Oquendo:Mike Oquendo's passion is creating and producing shows and events. Mike Oquendo has built relationships with organizations and venues locally and nationally as a testament to his creativity and professionalism. As principal of Mike Oquendo Events, LLC, Mike's personal mission is to create unique solutions that will deliver memorable events for clients; he places all of his heart and energy into making every event fun and exciting.
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For more info:
Yvonne Nieves
Vida Bella Ensemble
Phone: (773) 567-4467
Blanca Rodriguez
Mike Oquendo Events, LLC
Phone: (773) 425-8945
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