The Sol Project, a theatre initiative dedicated to amplifying Latine voices, has announced several of the featured artists for its 7th annual SolFest: A Latine Theater Festival, produced in partnership with Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater (Pregones/PRTT). Programming will be held October 6-10, both online and in-person at PRTT in Manhattan.
The festival will kick off with the SolFest Picnic in the Park, followed by four days of showcasing works in progress, short pieces, solo and ensemble work, panels, and screenings from Latine artists. Featured artists will include Anne García-Romero, Edwin Sánchez, Ana Luz Zambrana, Phanésia Pharel, Dillon Yruegas, Iraisa Ann Reilly, Peter Pasco, Reynaldo Piniella, Jen Diaz, and more. A full lineup will be available here at a later date.
“SolFest has consistently served as a joyful gathering space and top-notch laboratory of what’s new and next in Latiné theater," Rosalba Rolón, Artistic Director of Pregones/PRTT, said in a statement. "This year, the weeklong festival coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month, ushering in fall 2024 with a standout roster of seasoned and up-and-coming playwrights, performers, directors, and media makers. We are ever excited to collaborate with The Sol Project in making this ambitious programming a reality. I can’t wait to greet and meet and cheer with SolFest artists and audiences alike!”
"SolFest is more than just a festival; it's a celebration of Latiné culture, a space for connection and an opportunity to experience the incredible new work being done by Latiné artists," added Adriana Gaviria, Co-Artistic Director of The Sol Project and producer of SolFest. “This National Hispanic Heritage Month, we're thrilled to partner once again with Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater and North Star Projects to bring you an exciting festival week. This year's festival explores the interconnected themes of social support systems and resilience. We are excited to share with you new work from our first open submissions; a new segment New York Historias, a series of fact-based short works that recenter Latiné narratives in NYC inspired by a multi-year initiative of The Clemente and LxNY Latinx Arts Consortium of New York, and an evening spotlighting Latiné filmmakers, directors, artists and digital creators at the NSP Latiné ShortsFest which returns for its second year during SolFest week. Can't wait to see you at the festival!"
Admission to all events is free, with RSVP required.
Visit SolProject.org for more information.
