The Frontera Project Performance - The Playhouse
The Frontera Project brings Mexican and American artists together in a unique, bi-lingual, interactive performance. Fusing theater, movement, music and play, this dynamic experience engages the audience in a compassionate, often joyous conversation about the Mexican / American border that lifts up human stories which are often lost. The Frontera Project, with its specific focus on Tijuana/San Diego, celebrates the richness, complexity, and humanity of Fronterizo life. Before the performance, explore the National Building Museum's major exhibition The Wall/El Muro: What is a Border Wall? to examine the border wall from the perspective of architecture and design. The exhibition encourages visitors to be curious and engaged in the international conversation about the border.
This program is FREE with Museum admission. Registration for this program is encouraged. Register below to receive a reminder email before the program.
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The Frontera Project Performance is presented as a Special Daytime Program as part of The Playhouse. The National Building Museum and the Folger Shakespeare Library, in association with the University of South Carolina, are partnering this summer to present The Playhouse. Starting on Friday, July 1–and running through August 28, 2022–visitors can step back in time with the Bard for the latest iteration of the Museum’s Summer Block Party.
CLICK HERE to see a full schedule of programs happening this summer at The Playhouse.
The Playhouse and all associated Summer Block Party activities are generously supported by Presenting Sponsor |
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