8:01 am By Maegan La Mala · language|literature
26 Apr 2009
I stumbled upon these mujeres known as Las Gallas : Magda Martinez, Julia Lopez and Michelle Ortiz (no relation).
We are a Philadelphia-based multi-disciplinary arts collective that incorporates all of our developed skills in theatre, visual arts, dance, film, poetry, spoken word & literature. We stretch the boundaries of arts collaborations by involving new ways of creating through workshops and mutual interactions. We gather to share stories, inspire dialogue and debate around ideas of family, traditions, religion, education and gender roles. LAS GALLAS are a crew of skillful mañiaticas in search of a project, We roam fields and ethnic enclaves looking for kernels of truth and the occasional idea. Armed with brushes, pens, canvas, paper, film and feet they pave their way. Exploring the exotic destinations of Camden, Philadelphia and the lower east side. Awing their audiences with their “inter-disciplinarian” posturing. Spreading their poultry gospel: GALLAS can lay eggs, carry them and start the kikirikiki-ing on the roof top if need be.
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2 Responses to April is National Poetry Month : Las Gallas
Julia Lopez
April 27th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Thanks for posting this! We had a great time and it was an honor to help bless-limpiando la casa-for the Asian Arts Initives new space.
Maegan La Mala
April 27th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I read about you mujeres via an email I got and was laughing at first then was intrigued by your words. From one poeta to all you, felicidades and please let us know if there are more events/other way we can support you