Teatro SEA is proud to announce the 11th season of MicroTheater New York, a series of short productions, including the premiere of a new puppet theater production "César Chávez and the Migrants (The César Chávez Story),” which celebrates the life and legacy of the Mexican-American labor activist
The full lineup for MicroTheater New York (March 19 to 21)
8pm - 11pm
Why did the moon lose its shine? (in Spanish)
Written by Braulio Basilio
Produced by Teatro 220
Inspired by the news that a rocket hit the moon in March 2020, this work explores the imaginary consequences that this clash would have. In an apocalyptic world, three strangers, partners in circumstances, lunatics, meet.
César Chávez and the Migrants
(The César Chávez Story)
Written and directed by Manuel Morán
Produced by Teatro SEA
The play celebrates the life and legacy of the Mexican-American labor activist. His early life as well as his partnership with Dolores Huerta, activism with the National Farm Workers Association, the 1968 grape boycott, and his ongoing commitment to nonviolent civil rights work.
Sub Aquatic Adventures-Under the Sea
Created by Eva Marie Lansberry
This show is a physical comedy/puppet show in a suitcase that is loosely inspired by the underwater television series Jacques Cousteau.
Dirt
Created by Amanda Card & Mikey Rose
How can you put down roots when you don’t have a green thumb? With Appalachian inspired music created by Mikey Rose, Amanda Glynn Card uses crankie and shadow puppetry to explore the stories that her Mama told her that her Mama’s Mama told her that her Mama’s Mama’s Mama told her.
So Close & Yet So Far
Conceived by Spica Wobbe
A non-verbal poetic toy theater piece that makes use of shadow and light to tell the story of a little girl’s journey searching for a star that reflects the feelings deep in our hearts.
The Grand Guignol Theater for Children presents
A Bloody Good Time
Presented by Drama of Works
This toy theater piece is a puppet performance for adults based on Shockheaded Peter and the tradition of cautionary tales for children. See little paper puppets get blown away, cut up, and set on fire, plus much much more
