The next production of the Naked Stage play readers theater is “Taking Leave” by Nagle Jackson.
The play runs Friday, April 25; Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. The bar opens at 3 p.m. and the box office at 3:15 p.m. Shows start at 4 p.m.
Directed by Georgette Richmond and Mark Bennett, the play tells the story of literature professor Eliot Pryne, who is succumbing to the early stages of dementia. Poignant and touching, yet at times both humorous and occasionally crude in its language, it is a realistic look at the dynamics a family must face when confronted with physical and mental challenges.
The Naked Stage is located at Rio Bravo 10, Ajijic. Turn left on Rio Bravo and drive about two blocks toward the lake. The theater is behind Daniel’s Restaurant.
Reservations will be held until ten minutes before the performance and must be made by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (no more phone reservations).
Remaining Met operas
Viva la Musica! will be running buses to the two remaining Live from the Met simulcasts at the Teatro Diana in Guadalajara.
The operas are:
Saturday, May 3: “Cosi fan Tutti” by Mozart – bus departs 10.30 a.m.
Saturday, May 10: “Cinderella” by Rossini – bus departs 10.30 a.m.
All bus trips are 250 pesos for Viva members and 350 for non-members.
Viva Summer concerts
Viva la Musica! has announced a series of concerts for the summer.
On Sunday, June 29 pianist and composer Sergio Parra will play pieces by Bach, Mozart, Liszt and Debussy. He is a Viva scholarship winner who will be studying at the University of Illinois.
On Sunday, July 20 bass baritone Cesar Becerro will interpret operatic music accompanied on the piano by Tim Welsh. He is a Viva scholarship winner who is studying voice in Mexico City.
On Sunday, August 31 virtuoso guitar duo Medina-Gracian will play music arranged for two guitars.
These concerts will be in the Auditorio de la Ribera at 4 p.m. Tickets are 200 pesos and will be on sale at the Auditorio, Diane Pearl Coleciones, and the Lake Chapala (LCS) ticket booth Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.