- Programming of free events from October 10 to 13 in Goicoechea and from October 17 to 20 in Quepos
- Offer will include workshops open to the general public, as well as to the performing arts sector
San José, October 3, 2024. During the month of October, the National Dance, Theater and Circus Meeting 2024 (ENDTC) will offer a series of shows and workshops, which will take place in the communities of Goicoechea and Quepos.
This event is an effort of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, through the Popular Theater Melico Salazar (TPMS).
The activities of the National Meeting of Dance, Theater and Circus begin in Goicoechea, where a varied artistic program will be presented, from October 10 to 13, with shows designed to revitalize and strengthen the performing arts sector; Later, from October 17 to 20, the activities will continue in Quepos, with an offer that celebrates creativity and national talent.
Among the groups and artists that will present shows are: Teatro Contraluz, Compañía Nacional de Danza, Los Malafachas, Danza Abend, Juno Clown, Compañía La Bicicleta, Impromptu Teatro, Enjhambre, Actórbatas, Colectivo R3M, Bryan Chavarría, Anselmo Navarro, among others .
The ENDTC was created under the Emergency and Cultural Rescue Law and focuses on revitalizing the disciplines of contemporary dance, professional theater and circus arts. According to Pablo Piedra Matamoros, executive director of the Popular Theater Melico Salazarthis effort is essential to support artistic projects that were seriously affected by the pandemic. “The National Dance, Theater and Circus Meeting is not only a space to enjoy art, but to meet as a community, reflect and strengthen performing culture; We want to offer an accessible and inclusive space. In addition, a wide variety of workshops open to the public and for all ages will be offered, as well as in-person workshops with experts, aimed at people in the artistic sector.”
As part of this second edition of the ENDTC, workshops open to the public will be offered that include activities such as dramatic play for girls and boys, older adults and people with disabilities; puppet workshops, castingaerial dance, theater, movement, juggling, voice, among others.
Additionally, at the close of some of the performances, discussions will be held where the public can interact with the artists. These spaces are designed to encourage community participation and enrich the artistic experience of the event. Likewise, three free in-person workshops will be offered aimed at the performing arts sector, whose topics include: essential elements of set design, Afro dances and vocal technique for theater.
Within the framework of the ENDTC, a collaboration with the 2024 International Arts Festival will also be included, at the venues in Cañas and Nicoya. This means that some of the ENDTC shows can also be seen at the FIA, at the indicated venues; In addition, an ENDTC show will be presented in Panama City in November 2024.
National Meeting of Dance, Theater and Circus 2024
Show programming
Sede Goicoechea:
Thursday, October 10:
- “The Broken Island” (Theater) | 9:00 am and 1:00 pm, Pilar Jiménez Solís School
- “Circodelia” (Circus) | 10:00 am, José Fabio Garnier Ugalde School
- “Chronicles of the Sea” (Circus) | 2:00 pm, Rancho Redondo Community Hall
- “A Story of Superheroes” (Theater) | 2:00 pm, Goicoechea Municipal Gymnasium
Friday, October 11:
- “Blackboard” (Circo) | 9:00 am and 1:00 pm, Pilar Jiménez Solís School
- “Cuentocondedos” (Theater) | 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, José Fabio Garnier Ugalde School
- “A Story of Superheroes” (Theater) | 2:00 pm, Goicoechea Municipal Gymnasium
- Opening Ceremony and “A Story of Superheroes” (Theater) | 7:00 pm, Goicoechea Municipal Gymnasium
Saturday October 12:
- “Circodelia” (Circus) | 10:00 am, Carlos María Ulloa Pérez Home
- Dramatized Reading of “The Agenda: Single Act in 13 Scenes” | 10:00 am, Carlos María Ulloa Pérez Home
- “Tears of Fresh Water” (Theater) | 4:00 pm, Centennial Park
- “Execution of a Chiricana Hen” (Dance) | 5:00 pm, Centennial Park
- “Enjhambre: Danced Encounters” (Dance) | 5:30 pm, Centennial Park
- “Fusion of Literature and Dance” (Dance) | 7:00 pm, Goicoechea Municipal Gymnasium
Sunday October 13:
- “The Well Kept Secret” (Community Theater) | 11:00 am, Goicoechea Municipal Gymnasium
- “The Maldini Photographic Studio” (Community Theater) | 2:00 pm, Goicoechea Municipal Gymnasium
- “When Reasons Are Not Enough” (Community Theater) | 6:00 pm, Goicoechea Municipal Gymnasium
Show Programming
Quepos Headquarters:
Thursday, October 17:
- “Circodelia” (Circus) | 8:30 am, Paquita School
- “The Second Chance” (Circus) | 9:00 am, María Luisa de Castro School
- “Blackboard” (Circo) | 10:00 a.m., CTP Quepos
- Opening Ceremony and “A Murderer on the Boat” (Theater) | 5:30 pm, Quepos House of Culture
Friday, October 18:
- “Blackboard” (Circo), 8:30 am, Paquita School.
- “Circodelia” (Circus), 9:00 am, María Luisa de Castro School
- “Execution of a Chiricana Hen” and “Danced Encounters” (Dance) | 10:00 a.m., CTP Quepos
- “Execution of a Chiricana Hen” (Dance) and “The Second Chance” (Circus) | 5:00 pm, Marina Pez Vela
Saturday October 19:
- “Mother” (Theater), 5:00 pm, Marina Pez Vela
Sunday, October 20:
- “On the Edge of the Table” (Dance), 5:00 pm, Marina Pez Vela
Workshops and reflection spaces for everyone
- Workshop “Basic principles for the design and conceptualization of Performing Arts”with Pamela Rodríguez Montero
Registration date: From September 23 to October 6
Workshop date: October 12, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Workshop “Training in Afro Dances”
Taught by: Jairo Antonio Cuero
Registration date: From September 30 to October 13
Workshop date: From October 21 to 30
- Workshop “Your word gives voice to my word” with Luisa Huertas
Registration date: From September 30 to October 13
Workshop date: From October 22 to 25
You can consult more details of the shows and workshops at the following link: https://n9.cl/entdc2024
Production – TPMS
Reproduction and adaptation | Communication Unit – MCJ / Consecutive 237 / FEM / 03-10-2024
