| world premiere Now open | 3.05.21 - 4.9.21|
Co-Created By Satya Chávez and Andrew Rosendorf | Translations by Mari Meza-Burgos | Commissioned and Developed By Curious Theatre Company
The theatrical event of the season, Refuge weaves passionate and driving original music with the charm of artistic puppetry to share a bilingual tale of determination, grit, and hope. Magical realism allows this multi-disciplinary play to tackle the immigration crisis through a beautiful, unique lens. Chronicling the harrowing journey of one young Honduran girl as she crosses the US border into the inhospitable, barren land of Texas, Refuge is an exploration of empathy and of America – who we are and who we say we are.
| now streaming |11.13.20 - 5.31.22|
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By Brian Quijada | A Digital Creation by Matt Dickson & Satya Chávez
During a third-grade lesson on rosa parks, a Latinx child wonders: where did my people sit on the bus? infused with an energetic mix of rap, hip-hop, and spoken word, this one-person show captures the experience of growing up in an immigrant family, searching for a place in American history and finding identity in making art.
“Just to be clear. She plays every instrument. She plays every character. She set up every shot, every mic, and every light by herself. Redefining ‘The Solo Show’.” — Brian Quijada | Playwright
“This is, without any doubt, some of the best theatre I've seen in years. Compelling, creative, critical. Outstanding performance by Satya Chávez.” — Bryce Alexander | Artistic Director at The Naples Players
“Satya is stupid talented. Like, there is more talent in her pinky finger than in most Oscar winners whole bodies. Needless to say, you should tune in and watch her work because it will be a tour de force. NO DOUBT (this is the same actor who was in maybe 10 minutes of LIFE ON PAPER at Jackalope Theatre and in that time, tore everyone’s heart out and stomped on it).” — Catherine Miller | Casting Director at Jackalope Theatre
BEHIND THE SCREENS
Join Actors Theatre of Louisville's Executive Artistic Director, Robert Barry Fleming in a live interview with writer Brian Quijada, director Matt Dickson, and performer Satya Chávez.
Learn how this play originated and peek behind-the-screens of this digital creation by Satya Chávez and Matt Dickson.
WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS is performed by a dynamic actress/singer/musician, and infused with a mix of rap, hip-hop, and spoken word, this energetic exploration delves into the experience of growing up in an immigrant family and finding identity in making art.
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Where did we sit on the bus?
@Cleveland playhouse
(24:30-38:30 For American Mariachi Interview)
Join us for a special Live @ Five previewing our 2021 season. Moderated by Managing Producer Adam Belcuore, artists will share their unique insights into nex...
By José Cruz González | Directed by Henry Godinez
Spending her days caring for her ailing mother, Lucha yearns to break her monotonous routine. Here’s a wild idea: an all-girl mariachi band! But it’s the 1970s, and girls can’t be mariachis… or can they? As Lucha and her spunky cousin hunt for bandmates, dodge disapproving relatives, and bring Mom along for the ride, they wonder: will the band come together? American Mariachi is a heartwarming and hilarious comedy about family, progress, and the freedom to dream big that will send your heart soaring and put a bounce in your step with a wave of vibrant, infectious live music.
A huge hit in San Diego, Denver, Tucson, Phoenix, Costa Mesa, and Dallas. Now coming to Chicago.
Undesirables
@National Music Theater Conference
By Hansol Jung | Music by Brian Quijada | Directed by Julie Ritchey
The year is 1923, and people are flocking to America — including Jin, a recently orphaned Korean girl fleeing her ravaged homeland. Illegal alien Jin lands in Seattle and soon finds herself inducted into the underground robin-hooding world of the Undesirables: the nonwhite, female-representing, unimportant nobodies with bad papers and super powers. Using a blended score of live-looped Electro Pop, Bomba Reggaeton, American Folk, Hip Hop, Gregorian Chants, and Spoken Word, Undesirables explores what happens when the Have-Nots find themselves with more power than anyone could have anticipated? And what would happen if they decided to use it against the Haves?
By Andrew Rosendorf & Satya Chavez | Directed by Chip Walten
New York Times Pick: A Top North American Theater Festival Refuge follows a young Honduran girl on her difficult journey from Central America through Mexico and into South Texas, a Rancher who finds her passed out on his land, and a female Latina border patrol agent who is trying to discover what is lost in the desert. And also, the animals who are just trying to survive – as everything is illegal in the desert. Through a cross-cultural exploration involving puppetry, original music, and bilingual storytelling, the fabric and landscape of South Texas are theatrically brought to life in this intimate and visual story. Refuge is an investigation of America – who we are and who we say we are. And an examination of the desert and the bodies that line the way to freedom, as the desert doesn’t discriminate between young or old, human or animal, citizen or undocumented.
American idol
season 1 on abc
Satya made it through to Hollywood Week of ABC's first season of American Idol, auditioning for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. The season premiered March 11, 2018.
The happiest song plays last
@ Curious Theatre Company
By Quiara Alegría Hudes | Directed by Chip Walton