Over the past year and a half, producers and directors here in Panama City have decided to invest in opening their own theatres because the amount of productions done in a year's time has grown so much that it is difficult to find a space to perform them in.
This past October, Aaron Zebede, a fellow actor, producer and director, who has also directed me in a couple of shows, premiered his new theatre, Teatro La Plaza in Obarrio. This past Saturday, Teatro La Plaza opened their doors to the 2nd Grade MET students and their families to see their latest production of "Madagascar, A Musical Adventure". We attended the 1pm show and were given a special permission to enter the theatre early to discuss aspects of the stage (proscenium), the sets (painted "drops" or fabrics to depict various settings, rolling platforms for set changes, etc.) as well as what to expect from the show.
It was a wonderful afternoon of theatre where families were able to enjoy this wonderful production together as well as have a mini-master class about terms used in the theatre culture.
The amazing lobby of Teatro La Plaza
Aaron speaking with our audience about how he opened this new theatre space and acquired the rights to produce "Madagascar".
