Dos Mujeres
CARMEN // WORLD PREMIERE
Choreographer: Arielle Smith
Composer: Arturo O’Farrill
Cuban-born choreographer Arielle Smith guides us into the story of Carmen, a strong and feisty woman who craves love and independence without the traps of obsession or jealousy. Smith, an Olivier Award winner, is carving out her space as a forward-thinking creator known for pushing the boundaries of dance, theater, and film. Together with a score from Grammy Award–winning Arturo O’Farrill bringing the story to life.
BROKEN WINGS // NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Choreographer: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Composer: Peter Salem, with featured Mexican folk song “La llorona”
Enter the colorful and creative world of Frida Kahlo with Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s critically acclaimed Broken Wings. This mini masterpiece explores the life and art of the celebrated Mexican painter. An experience unto itself, it’s a unique opportunity to enter into the realms of the paintings themselves through the lens of Kahlo’s wildly creative spirit.