Performance + Discussion
THE FRIDA KAHLO THEATER: Frida

Performance + Discussion

Fri, 09/16/2022
7:00 PM - 22:00 Goethe-Institut LA Project Space

Presented within the context of The exhibition FRIDA KAHLO Theater - DISRUPTING THE MAINSTREAM 

This event features a performance of scenes (in Spanish) from the play “Frida Kahlo,” written and directed by Rubén Amavizca-Murúa. This innovative, original work opened in 1993, anticipating the Frida-mania that swept the U.S. in the early 90s. A “Kahlo-doscope” of the life of Frida Kahlo, the iconic Mexican painter, the story is told in her own words, based on correspondence, interviews, and newspaper articles from the period. The show instantly garnered audience and critical acclaim. Since then, the play has been produced in Mexico, the USA, Belgium, and Latvia. This production has become a staple of the Frida Kahlo Theater’s repertoire, approaching 700 performances. 

To honor Ms. Kahlo, please come dressed in your finest Frida attire. There will be a prize for the best costume! 

Q&A with the cast and director will follow the performance.  ATTEND PERFORMANCE: FRIDA Admission is free. RSVP + Masks required.

Parking (Daily max $20.00) daily from 5:30am -11:00pm
in the Walter J. Towers building lot located at:
664 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057 

or at the Unified Parking Lot located at:
736 S Lake St Los Angeles, CA 90057

Limited street parking can be found in the neighborhood around the Goethe-Institut.

Public transport is possible with the red line to MacArthur Park/Westlake stop.

Using carpool or ride-share options are appreciated.



ABOUT THE EXHIBITION: FRIDA KAHLO Theater - DISRUPTING THE MAINSTREAM
For thirty-five years, Grupo de Teatro SINERGIA has produced predominantly original works in Spanish and English. The plays have been directed and performed by L.A. Latinx/Mexican and Central American theatre artists. In 1994, under the Artistic Direction of Rubén Amavizca-Murúa, the group moved into what is now The FRIDA KAHLO Theater in the Westlake district of Los Angeles. The group's productions focus on historical, political, and social themes that are relevant to and directly affect the primarily immigrant community. These original productions have also toured both nationally and in Mexico. Some of the original works presented by the group have also been produced in Belgium, Latvia, and Spain.

The Goethe-Institut Project space will serve as the venue for "The FRIDA KAHLO Theater - Disrupting the Mainstream," a Spanish and English language audio-visual retrospective and exhibition. The FRIDA KAHLO Theater - Disrupting the Mainstream documents the history of the FRIDA KAHLO Theater and its impact on the community, highlighting the group's most significant productions. In addition to plays, the exhibit will also feature work generated by young artists and community members in the form of photography, animation, and theatre for youth.

The exhibition can be viewed during events and at the following times:

During Office Hours: August 19th, 2022 - September 16th, 2022
                                    Mondays–Thursdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
                                    Fridays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 

The FRIDA KAHLO Theater - Disrupting the Mainstream is part of the Neighborhood Interpretive Center, a hyperlocal initiative of cultural programs that focus on and uplift the MacArthur Park/Westlake neighborhood and surrounding areas.