Power Street Theater’s musical moves the audience by showcasing the journey of immigrants
BY CLAUDIA CEBALLOS, GABRIELA WATSON-BURKETT, ALEX PIZARRO AND JENNIFER HERNANDEZ ON JUNE 14, 2024
¡Presente! Media at Power Street Theatre's musical Siluetas
Playwright Erlina Ortiz delves into a myriad of emotions, resilience, brotherhood, love, and forgiveness in her unique musical work “Siluetas”. This one-of-a-kind production was released on May 29 at Temple University’s Randall Theater by Power Street Theatre Company. “Siluetas” is a narrative where music transcends language, stirring the deepest of emotions. It’s a journey that encapsulates the feelings of rootlessness and the emotional upheaval of leaving home and culture, all set against the backdrop of the historic political moment of 2016. A one-of-a-kind Power Street Theater production is on display until June 23. Under the musical direction of Brigitte Rottman, narrated mainly in English with moments in Spanish and Arabic, it features the participation of a diverse and exceptionally talented group of artists led by the incomparable Karen Olivo (KO). It’s a modern story of immigrants and refugees, illuminated by great flashes of light.
Production and Script by: Claudia Ceballos and Gabriela Watson-Burkett
Filmed & edited: Alex Pizarro
Production Assistant: Jennifer Hernandez
Production Supervisor: Gabriela Watson-Burkett