Salsation Theatre Company, NFP

CTRL+ALT+DEPORT ponders our love affair with personal devices through an unflinchingly Latino lens. A guy is dumped by his girlfriend and he employs YouTube to win her back. Tune into a video podcast created by a group of ambitious high schoolers, complete with celebrity news live from the cafeteria. A symphony of ringtones underscores the shrinkage of our personal space. It’s a show you don’t want to miss!

To book Salsation for your next event, please contact:

Managing Touring Director
Patrick Garone
773.812.1621
touring@salsation.com

Visit Salsation at http://www.salsation.com

Warning: Scenes contain social commentary, which may sometimes induce an “Oh!” or “Ouch!” Other known side effects are, but not limited to: consistent giggling, chuckles and uncontrollable fits of laughter.

ABOUT ¡SALSATION!

¡Salsation! was founded in 1998 by Latino actors from Chicago’s improv comedy community. In 2002, the informal collective of artists became the Salsation Theater Company, a not-for-profit corporation eligible for grants. The company now includes an education outreach program and a touring cast.

CAST MEMBERS

The casts include veteran members of the permanent ¡Salsation! Ensemble, associates and new talent. Many are natives of the Chicago region, but our heritage traces back to Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Italy, Mexico, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, and Venezuela.

Cast members have been trained at places such as The Second City, Improv Olympic, Players Workshop and The Annoyance Theater.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The technical requirements for a Salsation show are relatively simple. You provide chairs, lights, a sound system and a stage. We provide props and costumes, and the audience provides their imagination to fill in the details. For a copy of our Technical Rider, contact touring@salsation.com.

FUNDING FOR ILLINOIS PRESENTERS

Salsation has been selected for the Illinois Arts Council ArtsTour roster. Applicant artists, ensembles and companies are chosen based on the artistic and technical quality of their work.

Illinois not-for-profit organizations may request funding from the IAC to support performances by artists listed in the roster. ArtsTour grants may also fund workshops, master classes, residencies and lecture/demonstrations associated with the performance(s).

Let us know if you are booking an ArtsTour-related program, and we will help you with your application. http://arts.illinois.gov/artstour/apply.htm#link2.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US

“Hilarious… sharp edged… both funny and thought provoking.”
Mary Shen Barnridge, Chicago Reader

“…multifaceted, sharply scripted comedy that promotes the Latino voice and digs for universal truths.”
Nick Green, Chicago Reader

“..skewers stereotypes through picante humor.”
Lucia Mauro, UR Chicago

“…many laughs… make fun of Latin stereotypes in a fit-for-all way… amazed by the talent and dedication of the ensemble… passionate about what they do…”
McHenry County College – Student Life Office

“…what’s best about the humor… is that it transcends cultural boundaries while retaining its unique Latin flavor”
Critics’ Choice, Chicago Reader

WHERE WE’VE TOURED

• Big Stinkin’ International Improv and Sketch
• Comedy Festival (TX)
• Carleton College, Northfield (MN)
• Chicago State University (IL)
• Chicago Sketchfest (IL)
• College of Dupage (IL)
• George Washington University (DC)
• Grinnell College (IA)
• Hood College, Frederick (MD)
• Illinois State University (IL)
• ImprovBoston (MA)
• Latino Comedy Fiesta (TX)
• Lewis University (IL)
• McHenry County Community College (IL)
• Memphis Comedy Festival (TN)
• Museum of Contemporary Art – Chicago
• Northeastern Illinois University (IL)
• Northeastern University (MA)
• Northern Illinois University (IL)
• Northwestern University (IL)
• Notre Dame University (IN)
• Oberlin College Improv Conference (OH)
• Pilsen Festival (IL)
• Prairie State College (IL)
• SGI-USA Chicago Cultural Center (IL)
• Syracuse University (NY)
• Tulipanes Festival (MI)
• U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute National Conference (IL)
• University of Illinois at Chicago (IL)
• University of Wisconsin-Parkside (WI)
• Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater (NYC)
• Western Illinois University (IL)

CONTACT US

Salsation Theatre Company, NFP
P.O. Box 08162
Chicago, IL 60608

College Tours, General Events, Festivals, Casting Agencies, Chicago Public Schools, Workshops

Patrick Garone, Managing Touring Director
773.812.1621/ touring@salsation.com

Ramon Charriez, Jr., Touring Director
773.332.9182 / touring@salsation.com

¡SALSATION! IN ACTION

Want to see a glimpse of Salsation!’s brand of comedy? Feel free to watch the online video clips of past Salsation sketches.

¡SALSATION! ON THE AIR

Want to listen to a hilarious scene from Salsation? Check out this clip (requires Real Audio).

Salsation on Chicago Public Radio