Who: Gitana Productions
What: Soy Yo! (I Am Me!) An Afro Latina Suite
When: Tonight at 7:30, running through July 14
Where: The Kranzberg Center, 501 North Grand
Why: Soy Yo! "takes the audience on a journey from the 1700’s to 2013 with one family of mixed African and Latino heritage. The range of struggles faced by this family mirror those of more than 9 million Americans who self identify as multi-racial or multi-ethnic. A collaboration between playwright Mariah Richardson and director Vivian Anderson Watt, Soy Yo! uses drama, dance and music to address the complex issue of mixed identity during different generations in America." What better time than the July 4th weekend to learn about a little-known contribution to the rich ethnic mix that makes America strong? "America’s many famous Afro-Latinos," according to the producer, "include Marian Carey, Sammie Davis Jr., Roberto Clemente (baseball player), Celia Cruz (singer), and Soledad O’Brien (TV Journalist)." For more information: www.gitana-inc.org
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