Flamenco & Poetry 

WHEN: May 23  - May 25, 2025 | Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm

COST: General Admission $28 Student & Senior $25

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ABOUT THE SHOW:

Teatro Paraguas proudly presents the world premiere of 

Return to the River, Return to Lorca, a mesmerizing new flamenco production by the internationally acclaimed artists Chuscales and Mina Fajardo. This highly anticipated performance serves as a revival of their popular flamenco show Una Nota de Lorca (2016 & 2019) and pays tribute to the legendary Spanish poet and playwright Federico García Lorca. 

Blending the soul-stirring rhythms of flamenco with the poetic legacy of Lorca, Return to the River, Return to Lorca brings together an exceptional cast of musicians, dancers, and actors to honor one of Spain's most revered literary figures. Chuscales, renowned as a master guitarist and composer, will serve as Music Director, while Mina Fajardo, an esteemed choreographer, singer, and dancer, will lead as Artistic Director.

The performance will feature:

• Chuscales – Music Director, Composer, Guitarist

• Mina Fajardo – Artistic Director, Choreographer, Dancer, Singer

• Argos MacCallum – Actor

• Jojo Tarnoff – Flutist

• Gretchen Williams – Singer

• Monze Diaz – Principal Dancer

• Lacey Romero, Katherine Pavuk, Micah Birdshire, Dani Mouw, Allison Hoyman, Alandra Lopez, Angelique Cordova, Giovanna Chavez, Jode McGinnis – Dancers

• Jeff Tarnoff – Lighting Designer

Return to the River, Return to Lorca transports audiences through time and emotion, reflecting the beauty, tragedy, and passion of Lorca's words through the expressive power of flamenco. This poetic and visually stunning performance promises an evocative experience rich with rhythm, storytelling, and artistry. The production will feature select pieces from Lorca's works, including Baladilla de los Tres Ríos, Los Cuatro Muleros, Romance de la Luna Luna and Nana de Sevilla, interwoven with flamenco music and dance to bring his poetry to life on stage.

Performance Details:

Dates: May 23, 24, and 25, 2025

Time:  

Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM 

Saturday May 24 at 2:00 PM

Saturday May 24 at 7:00 PM

Sunday May 25 at 2:00 PM 

Venue: Teatro Paraguas, Santa Fe, NM

3205 Calle Marie, Santa Fe, NM

Tickets: $28 General Admission, $25 Seniors and Students

This project is made possible in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Santa Fe Arts and Culture and the 1% Lodger’s Tax, Santa Fe Community Foundation, and the National Latinx Theater Initiative.