El arte de la escritura es la forma que uso para tallar mi alma en algo más allá de mi imaginación y deseo de crear. 
The art of writing is the way I use to engrave my soul into something beyond my imagination and desire to create.

ARTES. ARTS.

QUE MEJOR FORMA DE SER LIBRE?
WHAT BETTER WAY TO BE FREE?

Recent Events

-New Year~New Voices! 
Youth Open Mic on January 22, 2011
Ages 12-24 WELCOME
Share your poetry, stories, comedy, dance and music.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Open Mic Sign-Up at 1:00 p.m.

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The Teatro V!da ensemble worked as a team to make the "New Year~New Voices" open mic a success. It was a great experience where we got to use our organizing and public speaking skills. We had a really nice audience to share our work with, and also enjoyed the poetry, music and dance from other young talents.  

  • -Eilianie Alvelo, poet Emmy Cepeda and artistic director of Teatro V!da Magdalena Gomez performed their original work at UConn, Storrs on March 1st.

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    Emmy and I along with our mentor Magdalena Gomez performed our original work at UConn for the International Women's Day. It was a great experience where we met wonderful people. Thanks to everyone involved to make this inspiring event happen and for the opportunity and hospitality. Special thanks to Angela Rola!

    -Eilianie Alvelo, poet Emmy Cepeda, poet and educator Maria Luisa Arroyo and Co-Founder of Teatro V!da Magdalena Gomez were a guest on WFCR's Tertulia show on Sunday, March 6th from 8-10pm.

    -Eilianie Alvelo, Heshima Moja and Ofrecimiento, Magdalena Gomez, Mirtha Quiroz, Narelle Thomas and Emmy Cepeda performed at the international Fair on March 11th at the High School of Science and Technology.

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    -"Los Monologos De La Vagina" 2011

    ♀ Mi Experiencia

    "Los Monólogos de la Vagina" no sólo me abrieron la mente, sino, que nutrieron mi alma al darle una especie de liberación. Trabajar con mujeres de diferentes edades, experiencias e historias fué maravilloso en todos los aspectos. Lágrimas, risas, fustraciones, empatía, satisfacción y excitación fueron algunas de las muchas emociones vividas a lo largo del proceso.

    Debo confesar que cuando leí mi monólogo por primera vez un sentimiento de ansiedad abarcó mi cuerpo. No solamente porque este representaba un reto a conquistar, sino, porque realmente sentí el poder de lo simple y auténtico en cada palabra y ví cómo, de alguna manera u otra, muchas mujeres se identificarían. Además, me intimidaba la idea de ser sexual.

    Al ejecutar "La Mala Suerte De Mi Cochita" fuí una inocente niña cuya "chochita" se la pasaba de accidente en accidente. Gradualmente crecí junto a la audiencia. Odié mi "chochita". Adoré mi "chochita". Les conté cómo a mis 16 años una hermosa mujer de 24 me enseñó a amar y a darme placer en una noche llena de ternura, delicadeza y sexo. Si... esa fué la parte del monólogo que más me dió trabajo! Pero, durante la primera presentación me reafirmé fuertemente de que no se trataba de mí. Se trataba de esa mujer en el monólogo y de todas esas mujeres alrededor del mundo cuyas vidas han sido afectadas por violencia, y muchas ideas comenzaron surgir. Aunque lo hice muy bien la primera noche, en la segunda y tercera presentación me permití ser completamente mi personaje y sí; fuí sexual y se sintió muy bien dejar que cada poro de mi ser se entregara a esta fascinante historia.

    Le agradezco a la vida y al equipo de producción por darme esta gran oportunidad. Fué una hermosa experiencia llena de mucho aprendizaje y espero poder ser parte de esta producción en los años por venir. Pues es para mi un placer luchar en contra de la violencia a las mujeres y niñas. Siento que es mi deber como mujer, pero sobre todo, como ser humano.

    ♀ My Experience

    "The Vagina Monologues" not only opened my mind, but it nourished my soul and gave me some sort of liberation. Working with women of different ages, experiences and stories was wonderful in all aspects. Tears, laughter, frustration, empathy, satisfaction and excitement were among the many emotions experienced throughout the process.

    I must confess that when I read my monologue for the first time a sense of anxiety covered my body. Not only because it represented a challenge to conquer, but because I really felt the power of the simplicity and authenticity in every word and I saw how, in one way or another, many women would feel identified. I was also intimidated by the idea of ​​being sexual.

    While performing "Little Coochie Snorcher That Could",  I was an innocent girl whose "chochita" went from accident to accident. Gradually, I grew up along with the audience. I hated my "chochita". I loved my "chochita". I told them how at age 16 a beautiful 24 year old woman taught me how to love and give pleasure to my "chochita" in a night full of tenderness, delicacy and sex. Yes ... that was the part of the monologue that gave me more work! But during the first presentation I strongly reaffirmed myself that doing this monologue was not about me. It was about that woman in my monologue and every single one fo those around the wolrd who were also affected by violence, and so many ideas began arise. Although I did well during the first night, during the second and third presentation I allowed myself to completely be my character and yes, I was being sexual and it was worth the risk. Letting every pore of my being be the character felt really good. 

    I thank life and the production team for giving me this great opportunity. It was a beautiful learning experience and I hope to be part of this production for years to come. It is my pleasure to combat violence against women and girls. I feel it is my duty as a woman, but above all, as a human being.