Modotti And Weston
ART, POLITICS AND PASSION MIX IN NEW PLAY MODOTTI AND WESTON (Santa Barbara) MODOTTI AND WESTON is the story of politically passionate people inter-twining with magnetic artists who were candid about their belief in Communism and often liberal in their sexual pursuits. This professional reading, focuses on the rather short life of Tina Modotti and her romance with Edward Weston. Inspired by actual events, the play, MODOTTI AND WESTON, could be pulled from today’s headlines; yet, took place more than a century ago. Then, the Communist vs. the Democratic way of life polarized the world. Plan to be in the intimate Alhecama Theatre on Saturday, May 10th for the matinee at 4:30 pm or at the evening performance at 7 pm to experience this one-act, one-hour dramatic play reading. Music played by Paul McGarry. Claudia McGarry also serves as director and producer. McGarry recently had her first play, “Kiddo and Patty Hearst,” produced at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara, The Alcazar in Carpinteria, and at the Hudson Guild in Chelsea, New York, often to sold-out performances. JUST THE FACTS WHO: Stage Write Presents WHAT: MODOTTI AND WESTON Written/Directed by Claudia H. McGarry (loosely based on the screenplay by McGarry and Read, Tina’s Revolt”) Featuring: Shari Howard, Erika Leachman, Peter Rojas, Philip Moreno, Ken Weiler, Isaiah Canada, Rene Correa, Ryan Grau, and Isabelle Marchand. WHEN: Saturday, MAY 5th, two shows: 4:30 pm and 7 pm WHERE: THE ALHECAMA THEATER 914 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, Ca. 93101 (behind Playa Azul Restaurant) TICKETS: $10 General; $5 Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Members. Cash at the Door or online at: https://nightout.com/events/modotti-and-weston/tickets ABOUT: More than a century ago Tina Modotti’s life crystalized a brief and powerful moment in time. She was a beauty, a muse, an artist, a rebel, but more than all that, a humanitarian. Set in Los Angeles and Mexico, the play delves into the affair she had with famous photographer, Edward Weston, how they found themselves in Mexico with artists and activists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, larger than life figures who greatly influenced the course of her life. Last, Tina was framed for an assasination which became the tragedy that forced her exit from a country she had grown to love. Price: $10
