La Siempreviva by Miguel Torres and directed by Fabio Polanco

“La Siempreviva,” a Colombian play by Miguel Torres, tells the story of the terrorist group, M-19’s November 1985 takeover of the Justice Palace in Bogota, Colombia, from the viewpoint of ordinary citizens.

Julieta Marin, a law student, working to pay for her studies in the Justice Palace’s cafeteria, disappears during the M-19 takeover.  She does not reappear among the survivors or the dead.  Her disappearance unleashes chaos among those who knew her best

“La Siempreviva” shows the struggles and wishes of these ordinary citizens as they are affected by the turbulent social changes affecting their country.

Directed by Fabio Polanco, “La Siempreviva” features Monica Torres as Lucia, Nathalie Bermudez as Julieta, Jono Rodriguez as Humberto, Kivin Bauzo as Sergio, Jose Marti Pacheco as Carlos, Angel Valenzuela as Dr. Espitia, and Sandra Insaurralde as Victoria.

“La Siempreviva,” a theatrical presentation in Spanish (with supertitles in English projected on the screen) by LatinUs Theater Company.