Statement on EJ news

For Immediate Release

April 22, 2023

Teatro del Corazón Takes the Stage in Applauding the Biden-Harris Administration's Groundbreaking Efforts towards Environmental Justice

[Washington, DC] - Stacy Whittle, Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón, celebrates the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to environmental justice for all, as demonstrated by the recent Executive Order signed by President Biden. This vital initiative aligns perfectly with the core values of Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón, which seeks to unite communities through the transformative power of arts, music, and joy.

As an organization that believes in the intrinsic connection between the environment and the well-being of all communities, Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón is proud to support the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to address the long-standing environmental injustices and inequities faced by marginalized communities across our nation. This whole-of-government approach acknowledges the importance of fostering a healthy and safe environment for everyone, regardless of race, background, income, ability, Tribal affiliation, or zip code.

Stacy Whittle states, "The arts have always been a powerful tool to address social and environmental issues, and this new Executive Order provides an essential framework for empowering communities to take action. At Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón, we are committed to using the arts, music, and joy as a catalyst for change, and we are proud to be part of this vital movement towards a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future for all."

The Executive Order serves as an essential reminder that the pursuit of environmental justice is a collective responsibility, one that transcends the work of government agencies and extends to every aspect of our society, including the arts. Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón is dedicated to harnessing the power of creativity and artistic expression to inspire change, educate communities, and promote a more sustainable and equitable world.

As the Biden-Harris Administration takes crucial steps to revitalize our nation's commitment to environmental justice, Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón stands ready to support these efforts and continue to use the arts as a force for positive change. Together, we can create a future that is not only environmentally sustainable but also filled with the beauty, joy, and inspiration that the arts provide.

For more information about Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón and their commitment to environmental justice, please visit www.hearttheatre.net.

Casting Call

IMMEDIATE CASTING CALL Teatro del Corazón

Washington, DC

November 7, 2022

Casting for a paid professional production of "Master Class" by Terrence McNally

SYNOPSIS

Maria Callas holds a Master Class. Opened on Broadway in 1995 and 2011. The play features incidental music by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Vincenzo Bellini.

AUDITIONS DATES:

November 19th - 5:30 - 9:00 pm pm at University of Maryland, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center  (Video submissions will also be accepted. Please send to stacy@corazonlatino.us by 11/19).

To schedule an audition, please reach out to jonesjd@cua.edu stacy@corazonlatino.us or  call 202-664-4013

Limted spots remaining.

Call backs will be held at the Writers Center and/ or at Atlas Performing Arts Center in late November and/or early December.

AUDITIONS DATES:

November 19th - 5:30 - 9:00 pm pm at University of Maryland, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Prefer that you prepare a song from the show and be ready to read from the script.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Operatic Aria to be sung (all roles except accompanist and stage hand)

• Operatic Aria to be played (accompanist role only)

• Headshot and theatre resume

REHEARSAL DATES:

Rehearsals begin on May 1 with up to 4 rehearsals a week.

Cast must be available for all performances.

Additional rehearsals will be scheduled during the two weeks prior to

Opening.

PERFORMANCE DATES 2023

Jun: 23, 24, 25 / 28, 29, 30, 31, July 1, 2 / 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 

(We may add dates to the run)

Weeknights 7:30 pm Weekends 2:00 pm 

WE ARE AUDITIONING NOW FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

Sophie DePalma (First Soprano):Lead, Female identifying

Must be a strong operatic soprano and actress; thinks of herself as fiery but is soon overwhelmed and intimidated by Maria's criticism; International/National Tour/TV credits a plus; must be able to sing Bellini's Sonnambula aria, Ah non credea mirarti; attach an aria/legit musical theatre piece to your submission

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video audition (aria or song showcasing vocal range)

Sharon Graham (Second Soprano): Lead, Female identifying

Must be a strong operatic soprano and actress; sensitive, but courageous; not afraid to ask questions; works very hard; she is feisty enough to stand up and talk back to Callas, and must be able to cry on cue; International/National Tour/TV credits a plus; must be able to sing Verdi’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth’s letter aria, Vieni! T’affretta;

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video audition (aria or song showcasing vocal range)

Anthony ‘Tony’ Candolino Lead, Male identifying

Attractive and flirtatious; confident verging on cocky. Possesses openness

and courage, naive about the prepartion necessary to be an opera singer.

Serious about becomin an artist. A good listener. Must be able to sing

Recondita Armonia from Tosca.

Manny Weinstock (Accompanist)

Accomplished and professional accompanist; smart, savvy, good-humored; respects Callas; performer who can play the piano (and the arias in the breakdown) a plus.

Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel

The Stagehand (Supporting) 18+

A dedicated theatre stagehand; has speaking lines.

ABOUT TEATRO DEL CORAZÓN

With Master Class, Teatro del Corazón | Heart Theatre, a woman and Latino-owned DC-based professional production company, celebrates its inaugural in-person production. Heart Theatre is the first-of-its-kind center for the arts to consistently use emerging technology such as VR to democratize the arts and create a new generation of supporters of the arts.

Our Debut

Online Launch Event of Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón

 On Valentine’s Day, DC trailblazers launch a first of its kind digitally native production company promoting love, one performance at a time. 

*Streaming available through Facebook Live and YouTube*

(Washington, DC) Join Teatro del Corazón | Heart Theatre for its launch event online, and in the metaverse, with co-founders Stacy Whittle and Felipe Benitez, DC’s own Trio Caliente, and the Swedish artist Anna U Davis whose work is on display at IA&A at Hillyer.

Teatro del Corazón | Heart Theatre is a woman and Latino-led non-profit production company transforming the live performance landscape by connecting audiences to the creative content they love through physical, online, and immersive experiences.

This DC-based non-profit is a digitally-native and in-person hybrid production performing arts company. The theatre will produce existing works that uplift humanity while at the same time commissioning new pieces from established and underrepresented artists.

 The co-founders of this new production company believe in the vast possibilities of storytelling using existing and emerging media to reach audiences worldwide. Their motto: “United and connected, we can change the world. Because hate is so 2020.”

WHAT: Formal debut of production company with special guests shot in 2D and 360 videos filmed at the Hillyer Art Gallery

WHEN: Valentine’s Day February 14, 2022 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm

WHERE: Facebook Live , YouTube, YouTubeVR, and other Virtual Reality platforms.  

WHO:

●      Stacy Whittle, Co-founder, Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón

●      Felipe Benitez, Co-founder, Heart Theatre | Teatro del Corazón

●      Deborah Benner, Trio Caliente

●      Michael Bard, Trio Caliente

●      Benjamin Schnake, Trio Caliente

For interviews with the founders, please contact Karina Martínez karina@benitezstratgies.com.

About Teatro del Corazón | Heart Theatre

We believe that getting Teatro del Corazón | Heart Theatre in front of as many people as possible can help inspire and mobilize people to make a change, take action, love more, and hate less. And we want to help as many people as possible lead healthier lives.

We are the first-of-its-kind center for art, and we are a digitally-native and in-person hybrid production performing arts company. We produce existing works that uplift humanity while at the same time commissioning new pieces from established and contemporary artists.   

While we will have a physical space and center some of our work there, we will harness new technologies to bring the arts to everyone. This year will see us produce theatre, art, opera, and workshops in the metaverse to expand our audience to individuals on virtual world platforms.

In essence, we are a borderless theatre performing worldwide, live, online, and in the metaverse.

Connect with us on Facebook and at www.hearttheatre.net