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On this precise date 25 years ago Repertorio was in rehearsals for a new production that would unknowingly change the theatrical history of the nation. On FEBRUARY 28th, 1996 Carmen Rivera's La gringa premiered at Repertorio Español. La gringa tells the timeless story of a young New York woman searching for Puerto Rican roots and captures the yearning of the second-generation for a connection to its heritage. Because of its unfading and relevant value to adult and student audiences, La gringa is the longest Off-Broadway Spanish language play (as well as one of the longest running productions in New York regardless of language) and is adored by so many generations. The production has been seen by more than 130,000 people at Repertorio's intimate resident theater, as well as another 100,000 more through tours throughout the Tri-State area, the United States, the Caribbean, and South America.
Although at the moment the doors of Repertorio are closed to the public, La gringa is now available for streaming online at Repertorio en Casa On-Demand.
Playwright Carmen Rivera writes: "When I began writing La gringa, I could have never imagined that I would be celebrating its 25th anniversary at Repertorio Español. Back in 1996, I was just a young playwright trying to begin my career. Productions and publications were part of the dream...but an anniversary was beyond the realm of my imagination. All a playwright needs is for a producer to say 'yes.' Repertorio Español said 'yes,' and my life changed.
"La gringa is a play about a young person's search for identity. Repertorio Español is a theatre that celebrates the multi-layered identities of the Latinx diaspora. It is with infinite gratitude and enormous joy to be celebrating the anniversary of a story about Latinx identity in the very space that gives it shelter. Thank you Repertorio for saying yes!"
ABOUT LA GRINGA
María, a native New Yorker, travels to Puerto Rico for the first time in search of her roots. Excited about seeing her "homeland" and a family she has never known, her over-enthusiasm translates into misunderstood behavior to her Puerto Rican family who consider her "gringa" - i.e. "not from here."
GENERAL INFORMATION
$7 Access Per User + $3 System FeeThe audience will have 72 hours starting from the first-viewed date to enjoy the production. Learn more: repertorio.nyc
- Tom Cushing
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News About La Gringa at Repertorio Español
Repertorio Español Announced as Recipient of $100,000 Challenge Grant From Bank of America
September 15, 2021Repertorio Español is the recipient of a $100,000 challenge grant from Bank of America. This grant will match any contribution over $25 with Bank of America donating an equal amount to Repertorio, thereby doubling the impact of any contribution made.
Repertorio Español to Reopen October 6 With LA BREVE Y MARAVILLOSA VIDA DE OSCAR WAO
July 13, 2021Repertorio Español has announced the dates for their official reopening. Performances start on the 6th of October.
LA GRINGA Celebrates 25 Years at Repertorio Español and is Now Available for Streaming
January 07, 2021On this precise date 25 years ago Repertorio was in rehearsals for a new production that would unknowingly change the theatrical history of the nation. On February 28th, 1996 Carmen Rivera's La gringa premiered at Repertorio Español.
Repertorio Espanol Announces Launch of REPERTORIO EN CASA ON-DEMAND With THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
September 10, 2020Repertorio Español, the multiple award-winning Latinx theater company, is proud to announce Repertorio en Casa On-Demand, a new platform that presents audiences with an array of works for streaming online, reaching people across cultural and physical boundaries throughout the world.
René Buch Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Repertorio Español Passes Away
April 20, 2020René Buch, the co-founder and artistic director of Off-Broadway's Repertorio Español, has passed away at 94. The artistic leader, playwright, and director died April 19th at his home in New York.
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