Museo de las Ancestras Performance

 

Living statues of important and celebrated women in history come alive at the former Columbus Square. This community performance invites neighbors and audiences to be immersed in a magical realism intervention upon the former Columbus Square, to recognize the contributions of women across time. It takes place in the Elmwood neighborhood, on the Southside of Providence. Join us for vibrant performances, community gathering, public education, and poetry.

Performing Artists:
Sussy Santana
Violeta Cruz del Valle
Shey Rivera Ríos
Shaffany Terrell
Maritza Martell
Varsobia Acosta
Cheniell Ruiz
Crystal Angeles
Saul Ramos Espola

Live painting by Emelia Orellana
Art activities table by Carolina Briones
Storytelling activity book table by Watson Creative
Food by Cultro Food Truck
and more!

This outdoor theatre production is part of the Providence Commemoration Lab, as a collaboration between Studio Loba (Shey Rivera Ríos), Arte Latino New England, Sussy Santana, and the collaborating artists. This work is funded by Mellon Foundation through the Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism of the City of Providence and the RI Historical Society. We also count on support from Blue Cross Blue Shield RI and the Providence Tourism Council. We are grateful to our community partners and artistic collaborators: Shubbapoi, Ruchika Nambiar, Watson Creative, Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy (PRIAA) and The Village Theatre.