Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month, JOIN US for “Estamos Aquí: An All-Latin Celebration.” With inspiration from Borderless’ “An All-Black Affair,” Estamos Aquí is a student-organized artistic showcase designed to celebrate Latin culture, art, and community. At the same time, providing a safe, fun, and interactive space for Latin students to explore what it means to be aquí at the University of Iowa.
Comenzando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, ÚNETE A NOSOTROS para “Estamos Aquí: Una Celebración Latino”. Con inspiración de "An All-Black Affair" de Borderless, Estamos Aquí es un escaparate artístico organizado por estudiantes diseñado para celebrar la cultura latino, el arte y la comunidad. Al mismo tiempo que proporciona un espacio seguro, divertido e interactivo para que los estudiantes latinos exploren lo que significa ser aquí.
Please be advised these performances include discussion of issues with body image, familial/generational trauma, and strong language.
The event is free with food provided by La Regia!
Seating and food is first-come, first-served.
Co-presented by the Latino Native American Cultural Center (LNACC)
Media Contact: kathleen_guerrero@uiowa.edu
Performances by Jaeda Hernandez (Spooky Santos), Sara Alvidrez, Katelyn Perez, Javier Rivera, Karen Sanchez, Chris Cervantes (Valencia), Gaby Maymi, Orlando Lopez, Eric Newton and Company (full company listed below), and Kathleen Guerrero.
Eric Newton and Company:
Eric Newton - Director | Director
Ana Clark - Vocals/Flute | Voz/Flauta
Jose Salazar - Vocals | Voz
Abril Mendez - Guitar | Guitarra
Jacob Simmons - Bass | Bajo
Adonis Fender - Clarinet | Clarinete
Gab Hinman - Alto Sax | Saxo Alto
Be Nededog - Tenor Sax | Sax Tenor
Jace Barry - Trumpet 1 | Trompeta 1
Sarah Lennon - Trumpet 2 | Trompeta 2
Farris Elkhatib - Trombone 1 | Trombón 1
Ethan McLaughlin - Trombone 2 | Trombón 2
Gabriel Arboleda - Percussion | Percusión
Alejandro Gonzalez-Morales - Percussion | Percusión
Funding for the Borderless Series is provided by The David and Jean Schaal Fund for Theatre Arts.
Creative Team:
Kathleen Guerrero: Producer | Productora
Nat Payán: Stage Manager | Directora Escénica
Victor Maldonado: Sound and Lighting Designer | Diseñador de Sonido y Iluminación
Savannah Mazas: Crew | Tramoyista
Sara Alvidrez: Director/Host/Event Coordinator | Directora/Presentador/Coordinadora de Eventos
Orlando Lopez: Event Coordinator | Coordinador de Eventos
Scott Bradley: Faculty Advisor | Consejero Facultad
Maddie Rodriguez: Event Coordinator | Coordinadora de Eventos
Luis Avalos: Host | Presentador