Josefina Baez (Dominican Republic/New York) is now in Auckland, performing her acclaimed solo show, "Dominicanish", and
teaching workshops for performers and teachers: http://users.actrix.co.nz/magdalen
The performance "Dominicanish" is about Josefina's personal experience of migrating from the Dominican Republic to New
York, learning English as a third language and creating her identity through language and performance. Josefina combines
spoken word, jazz music and Kuchi Pudi, a form of Indian dance, in her performance. There will be only one performance
of "Dominicanish" in Auckland, on Friday 14 June, 7pm, at the Kenneth Myers Centre, Auckland University, $20/$12.
The performance is 50 minutes long and is followed by a discussion. As well as being a fascinating, funny and
inspirational performance, "Dominicanish" will appeal to anyone who is interested in language, performance and issues of
migration and marginality.
The workshops are for performers at all levels, and teachers across all disciplines and age-groups. This is an
opportunity for participants to gain a deeper understanding of Josefina's teaching and devising methods, and to learn
practical skills that can be immediately applied in the classroom and in creative work. Recent workshop participants
have sent positive feedback saying they have used techniques the next day in the classroom.
The workshops are from 10am to 4pm, on Saturday 15 June (for performers), and Sunday 16 June (for teachers); $50 waged
and $25 unwaged. Phone 025 269 0222 or reply to this email to book or request more information.
Following Auckland, Josefina will perform "Dominicanish" at the Fuel Festival in Hamilton (20-22 June), and teach
workshops.
Josefina Baez is in New Zealand as a guest of Magdalena Aotearoa. Further information is available at:
http://users.actrix.co.nz/magdalen