What we do
TCH stands as a unique space that offers two essential services: instructive workshops and insightful talks at various institutions such as schools and universities, and a highly customizable production-for-hire service.
Our workshops are not just a learning experience, they provide a vibrant platform for individuals to voice their concerns, express their thoughts, and explore the depths of reality through the lens of stage fiction. Each session is a journey into the realm of the dramatic arts, opening up avenues for participants to delve into their creativity and articulate their viewpoints.
In addition to our workshops, we offer a production-for-hire service. This is a bespoke service that caters to the specific needs of our clients. It’s more than just a production service; it’s a creative platform that allows various communities to bring their stories to life on stage, under the guidance of our experienced team. From conceptualization to execution, we work closely with our clients to ensure their vision is accurately represented.
Both these services that we offer at TCH are not just the backbone of our operations, but also central to our mission. They provide us the means to share, understand, and appreciate different perspectives through the power of stage fiction. We believe in the transformative power of theater, and through our services, we aim to inspire, engage, and make a difference.\
We are delighted to present our latest productions, which are now available for booking. These exceptional shows are ideal for showcasing in your organization, providing the opportunity to captivate your audience with the enchantment of live performances and thought-provoking themes.
Production for hire
Federico García Lorca writes Poet in New York is between 1929 and 1930 during his stay at Columbia University (New York city), as well as on his next trip to Cuba, and published for the first time in 1940, four years after the death of the poet.
García Lorca left Spain in 1929 to give lectures in Cuba and New York. Even so, the reason for the trip was perhaps a pretext to change of airs and to flee from the environment that surrounded him and that oppressed him: due to a sentimental failure and the inner dilemma that he felt for his sexuality. Lorca suffered a deep depression at that time.
Three moments interrupt Lorca’s life at the same time: his personal crisis (his break with the sculptor Emilio Aladrén); the literary change (due to his disappointment at the equivocal success of Romancero gitano); and an aesthetic change (due to the emergence of Surrealism). These three factors together with the sentimental shock with the city of New York are the drivers of the book of poems “Poet in New York”.
Lorca lived in the city of New York from June 25, 1929 to March 4, 1930, then leaving for Cuba, where he lived for a period of three months.
Lorca was deeply affected by American society, and from the beginning of his stay he felt a deep aversion towards capitalism and the industrialization of modern society, while repudiating the treatment given to the black minority. Poet in New York was for Lorca a cry of horror, of denunciation against injustice and discrimination, against the dehumanization of modern society and the alienation of the human being, while claiming a new human dimension where freedom and justice predominated, love and beauty.
Description
Federico García Lorca writes Poet in New York is between 1929 and 1930 during his stay at Columbia University (New York city), as well as on his next trip to Cuba, and published for the first time in 1940, four years after the death of the poet.
García Lorca left Spain in 1929 to give lectures in Cuba and New York. Even so, the reason for the trip was perhaps a pretext to change of airs and to flee from the environment that surrounded him and that oppressed him: due to a sentimental failure and the inner dilemma that he felt for his sexuality. Lorca suffered a deep depression at that time.
Three moments interrupt Lorca’s life at the same time: his personal crisis (his break with the sculptor Emilio Aladrén); the literary change (due to his disappointment at the equivocal success of Romancero gitano); and an aesthetic change (due to the emergence of Surrealism). These three factors together with the sentimental shock with the city of New York are the drivers of the book of poems “Poet in New York”.
Lorca lived in the city of New York from June 25, 1929 to March 4, 1930, then leaving for Cuba, where he lived for a period of three months.
Lorca was deeply affected by American society, and from the beginning of his stay he felt a deep aversion towards capitalism and the industrialization of modern society, while repudiating the treatment given to the black minority. Poet in New York was for Lorca a cry of horror, of denunciation against injustice and discrimination, against the dehumanization of modern society and the alienation of the human being, while claiming a new human dimension where freedom and justice predominated, love and beauty.
Description
“Poet in New York” is a gripping theatrical production that delves into the personal journey of Federico García Lorca, a renowned Spanish poet, during his transformative stay in New York City in the late 1920s. Set against the backdrop of a bustling and dehumanized metropolis, the play explores Lorca’s profound disillusionment with the capitalist empire and his passionate quest for freedom, justice, and human connection.
As Lorca navigates the city’s relentless pace and encounters its cold and mechanical nature, he becomes captivated by the struggles and pain of marginalized communities, particularly the black race in North America. Through powerful metaphors and vivid imagery, the play unveils Lorca’s deep empathy and his desire to shed light on the injustice and discrimination faced by these communities.
Guided by his encounters with influential figures like Nella Larsen, a mulatto novelist and key member of the Harlem Renaissance, Lorca immerses himself in the vibrant cultural scenes of black neighborhoods, cabarets, jazz venues, and literary circles. These experiences, infused with jazz, music, and painting, inspire him to create a poetic masterpiece that reflects the mixture of American and African cultures.
“Poet in New York” captures Lorca’s emotional rollercoaster, from the initial illusion and amazement to the subsequent disenchantment and loneliness. Through a series of powerful poems like “Dance of Death,” “City That Does Not Sleep,” and “Landscape of a Vomiting Multitude,” the play delves into Lorca’s internal struggles, his battles with identity and sexuality, and his ultimate cry for justice and human dignity.
With a mesmerizing blend of surrealistic elements, intense emotions, and thought-provoking dialogues, “Poet in New York” invites audiences to reflect on the dehumanization of modern society, the destructive nature of progress, and the importance of preserving human and natural values. This theatrical production is a poignant exploration of Lorca’s journey through the vibrant yet hostile city, leaving a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of its viewers.
“Poet in New York” is a gripping theatrical production that delves into the personal journey of Federico García Lorca, a renowned Spanish poet, during his transformative stay in New York City in the late 1920s. Set against the backdrop of a bustling and dehumanized metropolis, the play explores Lorca’s profound disillusionment with the capitalist empire and his passionate quest for freedom, justice, and human connection.
As Lorca navigates the city’s relentless pace and encounters its cold and mechanical nature, he becomes captivated by the struggles and pain of marginalized communities, particularly the black race in North America. Through powerful metaphors and vivid imagery, the play unveils Lorca’s deep empathy and his desire to shed light on the injustice and discrimination faced by these communities.
Guided by his encounters with influential figures like Nella Larsen, a mulatto novelist and key member of the Harlem Renaissance, Lorca immerses himself in the vibrant cultural scenes of black neighborhoods, cabarets, jazz venues, and literary circles. These experiences, infused with jazz, music, and painting, inspire him to create a poetic masterpiece that reflects the mixture of American and African cultures.
“Poet in New York” captures Lorca’s emotional rollercoaster, from the initial illusion and amazement to the subsequent disenchantment and loneliness. Through a series of powerful poems like “Dance of Death,” “City That Does Not Sleep,” and “Landscape of a Vomiting Multitude,” the play delves into Lorca’s internal struggles, his battles with identity and sexuality, and his ultimate cry for justice and human dignity.
With a mesmerizing blend of surrealistic elements, intense emotions, and thought-provoking dialogues, “Poet in New York” invites audiences to reflect on the dehumanization of modern society, the destructive nature of progress, and the importance of preserving human and natural values. This theatrical production is a poignant exploration of Lorca’s journey through the vibrant yet hostile city, leaving a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of its viewers.