Auditorium Theatre 2021-2022, Issue 4, Ballet Hispanico

10 | AUDITORIUM THEATRE :: BALLET HISPÁNICO Doña Perón (2022) SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Performed by Eva “Evita” Perón Dandara Veiga Juan Perón Chris Bloom Young Evita Nina Basu The Descamisados Jared Bogart, Leonardo Brito, Simone Cameresi, Antonio Cangiano, Shelby Colona, Amanda del Valle, Alexander Haquia, Paulo Hernandez-Farella, Cori Lewis, Laura Lopez, Hugo Pizano Orozco, Omar Rivéra, Isabel Robles, Gabrielle Sprauve, Lenai Wilkerson, Mariano Zamora SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Performed by Eva “Evita” Perón Dandara Veiga Juan Perón Jared Bogart Young Evita Nina Basu The Descamisados Chris Bloom, Leonardo Brito, Simone Cameresi, Antonio Cangiano, Shelby Colona, Amanda del Valle, Alexander Haquia, Paulo Hernandez-Farella, Cori Lewis, Laura Lopez, Hugo Pizano Orozco, Omar Rivéra, Isabel Robles, Gabrielle Sprauve, Lenai Wilkerson, Mariano Zamora Doña Perón is a portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón, one of the most recognizable, and controversial, women in Argentinian history. The illegitimate daughter of a wealthy landowner, Evita concealed this shameful past as she rose the ranks from dancehall performer to Argentina’s First Lady — all before her untimely death at the age of 33. Doña Perón brings to light the extremes of power at the forefront of Evita’s life. Her work as an activist and advocate for Argentina’s women and underprivileged Argentine workers also known as Descamisados (shirtless ones) , raised skepticism as she indulged in the opulence of a high- class life. A voice for the people, or a deceitful actress? Annabelle Lopez Ochoa explores these diverging legacies and more in her first-ever evening-length work for Ballet Hispánico. Choreography by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa Artistic Collaboration by Nancy Meckler Music by Peter Salem Costume Design by Mark Eric Lighting, Set, and Video Design by Christopher Ash Live Musicians Bandoneon Héctor Del Curto Pianist Ahmed Alom Vega Percussionist Brian Shankar Adler Violinist Sami Merdinian Cellist Jisoo Ok