Two actors lay picnic blankets set up on a stage with a black backdrop and two screens of outdoor images

Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol

Centroamérica

*This program will be performed in Spanish with English supertitles
 
 

Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol is a flock of artists. Their latest project, Centroamérica unfolds from the compelling story of a Nicaraguan woman fleeing Daniel Ortega's dictatorship, sparking a deep dive into the region's heart. This project, encapsulating a play and a publication, explores Central America's rich tapestry and Mexico's overlooked connection to it. Through historical insights and a narrative centered on the present, we unveil the diversity, conflict, and resilience of these distant neighbors. From the Darien Gap's dense jungles to militarized borders influenced by the US, the project reflects on shared futures, revolutions, and the relentless spirit of its people. Join us in reimagining Central America beyond its stigmas and premonitions.


Performance and coordination: Luisa Pardo y Lázaro G. Rodríguez;
Space and light design: Sergio López Vigueras;
Design and production of curtains: Pedro Pizarro;
Director assistant: Macaria Reyes;
General assistant : Janet Vázquez y Manu Guerrero;
Poster image: Cecilia Porras Saénz 
“María”: Ella fuerte. Stock images: Filmoteca de la UNAM
Images of Nicaragua 2018: Rafael Camacho y Chilly Smit
Testimonies: Dora María Téllez, Gabriela Selser, Rafael Camacho and exiled Nicaraguan men and women who have told their stories but cannot be named for security reasons. Production Lagartijas Tiradas al Sol with the collaboration of Centro Cultural España in México, Teatro Casa de la Paz, UAM. Théâtre Joliette  and Théâtre de Lenche, Marseille, and Pontificia universidad Católica del Perú.

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