A play that tells the tale of M-19’s takeover of Bogota’s Justice Palace in 1985 from the viewpoint of ordinary citizens—demonstrating the desires, frustrations, and everyday life that still goes on during political turmoil.
“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.
Phone: 2163697158
Email: info@latinustheater.com
2022/09/16 - 2022/10/09
Pivot Center for Art, Dance, and Expression
2937 W. 25th St.