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Next up: Nuestro Planeta: EL SALVADOR, written & composed by Emmy-nominated composer Brian Quijada! Read more about this commission in American Theatre Magazine.
Next up: Nuestro Planeta: EL SALVADOR, written & composed by Emmy-nominated composer Brian Quijada! Read more about this commission in American Theatre Magazine.
Peter Mendoza, Helena Betancourt & Stephanie Hoston. Photo by Aaron Gallegos.
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Osiris Galvez Paredes, Maya Gonzalez, Emanuel Loarca, Anne Taguba & Peren Yesilyurt. Photo by Aaron Gallegos.
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"There are so many standout performers within this production — too many to name."
-Julyza Commodore, Stage Raw
"Luzmi brings a breath of fresh air to the LA theatre scene
and to the entire American theatre world."
-Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color
“Chock full of information... there's something mainstream
blockbuster movie about the way things transpire..."
-Patrick Chavis, LA Theatre Bites
"The play walks the fine line between entertainment
and education with confidence and clarity."
-Guy Picot, Gia On The Move
"So much is at stake right now in this part of the Amazon rain forest and I believe
that the play captures it well."
- Jim Gilles, The Hollywood Times
"'Luzmi’ illuminates the environmental crisis in Latin America."
-Eric A. Gordon, People's World
"Director (and devisor) Elisa Bocanegra keeps the story moving forward
with pace and tension, while making room for some lovely stage pictures."
-Guy Picot, Gia On The Move
-Julyza Commodore, Stage Raw
"Luzmi brings a breath of fresh air to the LA theatre scene
and to the entire American theatre world."
-Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color
“Chock full of information... there's something mainstream
blockbuster movie about the way things transpire..."
-Patrick Chavis, LA Theatre Bites
"The play walks the fine line between entertainment
and education with confidence and clarity."
-Guy Picot, Gia On The Move
"So much is at stake right now in this part of the Amazon rain forest and I believe
that the play captures it well."
- Jim Gilles, The Hollywood Times
"'Luzmi’ illuminates the environmental crisis in Latin America."
-Eric A. Gordon, People's World
"Director (and devisor) Elisa Bocanegra keeps the story moving forward
with pace and tension, while making room for some lovely stage pictures."
-Guy Picot, Gia On The Move
About the Play
Romance, birds, mountains! Travel to Colombia with the world premiere of HERO Theatre's Luzmi, written by Diana Burbano and devised & directed by Elisa Bocanegra. Set in the lush Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest, Luzmi is the story of a young scientist who travels back to her homeland to find answers to a family secret.
Luzmi is part of HERO's environmental justice initiative, Nuestro Planeta! Based on two and a half years of research with Fulbright Colombia and Colombia's Instituto Humboldt, Luzmi educates audiences about the rich biodiversity of Colombia and the environmental injustices indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest face.
The play was presented in English and subtitled in Spanish.
Read more about Luzmi here!
"Further Down the River", American Theatre Magazine
Romance, birds, mountains! Travel to Colombia with the world premiere of HERO Theatre's Luzmi, written by Diana Burbano and devised & directed by Elisa Bocanegra. Set in the lush Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest, Luzmi is the story of a young scientist who travels back to her homeland to find answers to a family secret.
Luzmi is part of HERO's environmental justice initiative, Nuestro Planeta! Based on two and a half years of research with Fulbright Colombia and Colombia's Instituto Humboldt, Luzmi educates audiences about the rich biodiversity of Colombia and the environmental injustices indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest face.
The play was presented in English and subtitled in Spanish.
Read more about Luzmi here!
"Further Down the River", American Theatre Magazine
Cast and Creatives
Playwright Diana Burbano
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Devisor and director Elisa Bocanegra
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Company of Luzmi
Top (from left to right): Stephanie Hoston, Peter Mendoza, Bibiana Navas, Julián Juaquín
Bottom (from left to right): Emanuel Loarca, Helena Betancourt, Carla Valentine, Adrian Quinonez
Top (from left to right): Stephanie Hoston, Peter Mendoza, Bibiana Navas, Julián Juaquín
Bottom (from left to right): Emanuel Loarca, Helena Betancourt, Carla Valentine, Adrian Quinonez
Luzmi Design Team
Scenic & Projections Designer - Jesus Hurtado
Lighting Designer - Gabe Rodriguez
Sound Designer - Willow Edge
Composer & Colombian Music Consultant - Alejandro Montoya
Cinematographer - Andrés Felipe Jiménez
Costume Designer - Maggie Dick
Costume Assistant - Marvin Hidalgo
Props Designer/Production Mentee - Osiris Galvez Paredes
Puppet Designer - Beth Peterson
Lighting Designer - Gabe Rodriguez
Sound Designer - Willow Edge
Composer & Colombian Music Consultant - Alejandro Montoya
Cinematographer - Andrés Felipe Jiménez
Costume Designer - Maggie Dick
Costume Assistant - Marvin Hidalgo
Props Designer/Production Mentee - Osiris Galvez Paredes
Puppet Designer - Beth Peterson
Charlas y comunidad!
"Women in Conservation" Panel wtih Dr. Casandra Rauser, Aura Vasquez, & Nurit Katz, and moderated by Elisa Bocanegra. Photo by Aaron Gallegos.
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¡Sábado Gigante... estilo HERO! event. Photo by Aaron Gallegos.
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Nuestro Planeta is sponsored by
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This initiative and production would not be possible without the support of the LA County Department of Arts and Culture, and our local representatives who advocate for the arts. It takes a village!
