Dos Pueblos. Reseñas y críticas / Reviews. Portland

This production is supported in part by the Multi-Arts Production (MAP) Fund, a program of Creative Capital supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation; the PGE Foundation; Paul G. Allen Family Foundation; The Celebration Foundation; The Shubert Foundation; Theatre Communications Group; Regional Arts & Culture Council; Oregon Arts Commission; El Hispanic News; El Centinela; Spirit Mountain Community Fund; La Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México a través de la Unidad de Asuntos Culturales. The restaurant sponsor for the opening night of this production is La Bonita Restaurant.

Guns, Flags and Coca-Cola
It’s gringos versus chilangos in Dos Pueblos.
By Ben Waterhouse

"...a border crossing conversation between five cosmopolitan Mexicans and five white Portlanders about our overlapping and, often, contentious cultural histories and the historical no-man’s-land—Texas, essentially—that separates us."
Willamette Week on line
Portland, OR, USA
September 17th, 2008
http://wweek.com/editorial/3445/11520/

Left to right: Carlos Cruz, Alejandro Benítez, Faith Helma, Avelina Correa and Alam Sarmiento

Two Countries, two people, one play
Gosia Wozniacka
The Oregonian
Tuesday, September 22, 2008
http://www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2008/09/two_countries_two_people_one_p.html

Theater: 'Dos Pueblos' explores the borderland between Mexico and the U.S.

by Richard Wattenberg/Special to The Oregonian
Monday September 22, 2008, 1:07 PM
http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2008/09/theater_review_dos_pueblos.html

Stage Review: Dos Pueblos

September 24th 2008 11:51am

Willamette Week on line
Portland, OR, USA

BY: Matt Graham

http://wweek.com/wwire/?p=13241

Left to right: (Back) Avelina Correa, Carlos Cruz, Alejandro Benítez. (Front) Julie Hammond, Faith Helma, Erin Leddy and Jerry Tischleder

Cross-Cultural Collaboration

by Alison Hallett

http://www.portlandmercury.com/theater/cross-cultural-collaboration/Content?oid=905038

Splashy collaboration serves as cultural summit.
Music and humor power thoughtful 'Dos pueblos'

By Eric Bartels

September 22, 2008

Thanks again...

Hope this finds everyone well, post-Pueblos!

Quick invitation, Los Porteños writers group will be hosting a reading in honor of Dia de Muertos at El Centro Milagro: 525 SE Stark, Portland 97214

Saturday, Nov 1st at 3pm

Abrazos...

dos pueblos costume images

hello all! forgive me if this comes off wonky--my very first time contributing to a blog. here are some images and accompanying thoughts for dos pueblos costumes.




I was surprised to find this image with such a similar eerie flatness and barren color palette as our set. of course this lady has little to do with our world but I like how her costume is neutral tones found in the set (golden browns, bluish and greenish blacks) but how her red purse pops. I think in a small space like milagro, we won't lose the actors if their base colors come from the set--and we could use key colorful pieces for specific characters

the next two images have a similar palette/overall texture and have some key "pop" colors



these next two are from an abandoned gas station. I just kind of love them.



here are some items that I've rounded up--some for specific moments, some that I thought we might find a place for. I know they look bright--but our projection will dull color quite a bit.


trying to solve the "flag that isn't a flag" problem--found these panels--too cute? I would need to screen a mexican flag equivalent--very limited on the mexican flag front.


I bought this dress for $5 and can be easily zipped or just worn in front like an apron--I'm not sure where it goes but the beading and applique reminded me of the virgin (below)


more images are here: http://www.flickr.com/gp/7665203@N04/Q54eLS

one more pic for fun here:

Digital print and projection concerns

Hi everyone, these first images compare the digital image for the wall, with the cars and windows and without the cars/windows.

These images show the 'projection' (in photoshop) over the set model. It's not really ideal for showing exactly how it will look, but...

This image shows the 'newer' backdrop without the cars and windows, with the 'projection' over it:

Video Camera train track fun

Here is some video showing Dave and Andy playing with the miniature camera on some model railroad tracks to see how well that would work...

larger images of model with the digital print

Set Design 7/30/08

Hi guys, I think I've narrowed us down to two options - Digital print Vs. Painted plywood. Obviously there are conceptual differences, but the main reason for the comparison is budget. The digital print will probably be $1600 more than the plywood version. However, I do like the version with the digital print better I think.

Things to take notice of: grated window in the wall, door(s) placement in the wall, possibility of using lockers instead of shelving unit. The structure that I have used holding up the wall is a simple modular system based on scaffolding used for safety walkways on streets where construction is taking place. The system would allow for different configurations of our wall for a variety of different theatre types and sizes.

After the model images there are two drawings - one showing the ground plan of Milagro with our set in it. And, the other one is of the two shelving units.

Take a look at the images and please get back to me soon with comments, since my design deadline is technically Friday - Aug.1!! By the way, this may sound silly, but I just want to make sure that you are aware of this feature since it helps to see the images- IF YOU CLICK ON THE IMAGES ON THE BLOG, A WINDOW OPENS UP SHOWING THEM AT A LARGER SIZE.

Thanks, Sibyl

Digital print with and without 'projection' over it (simulated in photoshop!)This version of the model uses plain old plywood sheets with painted over graffiti areas. There are lots of options for where the shelving units can be placed. I think it's important for those units to be built out of old looking plywood or scrap material so that they don't look too misplaced.
Another option for digital print for the wall. It's simpler, but not as interesting as a shape.images showing some inspiration for the 'window' and safety walkway

Video of projection tests in Milagro Theatre 7_23_08

Hi DP kids, here are some images from our video projection tests at Milagro yesterday. Sorry they are all so dark. If you can't view them, scroll down to the end because I added some still photos that are brighter and easier to see. Cheers, Sibyl

This clip is taken with the Mini DV camera so zooming is possible.

These one shows a day to night lighting sequence.

These videos below are taken with a tiny spy camera which allows us to get closer and still focus on the pieces.

These were videos that Chris and I took a few weeks ago. They are projected right on the set model obviously. The set is not going to have that desert image, but it helps to see how the video plays out over the stage. And, they are a lot brighter.

We liked the colors that were projected by zooming way into the cactus with the flowers:

Still images in case you can't see the video since it's so dark!

7/12/08 set updates

Hi, I know there are a lot of images to look thru, but really the coolest ones are at the end of this new posting! Also, sketches of ideas of how to change the SCALE model layout at the end too. Enjoy! Sibyl

SCALE Model

Set model with new cubby boxes
I love this image of Japanese cubbies. Love the labels on them!

Check out how cool it is to see a hand come in and change position of a model piece!
Ideas that Chris and I were exploring for next phase of SCALE model. Having Model sitting on

a rolling cart with drawers/shelves underneath to store equipment, cable and model pieces. Just a quick sketch so that we could discuss it further on Sunday.

MODEL WITHIN MODEL!

MORE SET MODEL & SCALE MODEL PHOTOS