Golondrinas/Swallows
By SinTeaTro Intimus
Directed and Written by Aminta de Lara
Featuring – Howard Collado, Robert Ramos & Marion Elaine
Music by Maria Eugenia Atilano & Gina Monc
Visuals by Carlos Ayesta, Helena Acosta & Violette Bule
Producer for SinTeaTro Intimus: Luisa De La Ville
In a time of deep partisan division and massive street demonstrations for and against the government, two siblings are forced to delve into their relationship with their father and what he represents leading to a confrontation stemming from their childhood. An overwhelming parallel between child abuse and political violence is revealed.
Aminta De Lara is an award winning actor and director. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and is an original founding member of the theatre group Sinteatro, a collective of artists who are striving to bring theatre back to its original ritual form with a minimalist approach.
Sinteatro Intimus is a collective of artists who are striving to bring theatre back to its original ritual form. We aim to strip our work down to the core, presenting it in its purest state. Our minimalist approach to the work allows us the freedom to create photographs of the soul without the distraction of conventional forms. This ideal carries over into every aspect of our performances, from the physical space to our relationship with our audience. We enjoy breaking the rules, searching to illuminate the conditions that bind us all together as humans. www.Sinteatrointimus.org
“Our highest recommendation. A modern classic about tyranny in the family and in the state, performed by a duo of actors with enormous energy and talent, and directed masterfully by the author… It’s the kind of politically potent work that we associate with La MaMa.”
– New York Theatre Buying Guide
“*****”
– Front Row Center
“ ‘Golondrinas/Swallows,’ which opened on April 16 at the venerable La MaMa theatre, examines the problem of political turmoil in Venezuela…Direction by the playwright is exemplary, as is the completely fluid and accessible translation by Francine Jacome (and a poem translated by James Cascaito). Music by Fina Monc and Maria Eugenia Atilano adds much to the intense and melancholy atmosphere…Here is an opportunity to think. Take advantage of it. “Golondrinas” is well worth your time. ”
– Ann Firestone Unger, Front Row Center
“Our highest recommendation. A modern classic about tyranny in the family and in the state, performed by a duo of actors with enormous energy and talent, and directed masterfully by the author.”
– Ronald Gross, New York Theater Buying Guide