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Interview with Osmar Chohfi and Alcinda Saphira about the Legacy of Villa-Lobos

Curator Alcinda Saphira talks about some of the works chosen to the 09 Tribute to Villa-Lobos

In this new show currently at the Axis Theatre, Ms Rocha weaves together eleven first-person, autobiographical stories from her 20-year life as a New York maid (or cleaning lady) into one portrayal of upper-class New York alienation and diasporal solitude. .
Like many other immigrants, Rocha gave up a promising career in her native country for the guarantee of stable income in the United States. And after sacrifices were made and forgotten, this almost cathartic play offers a humorous, albeit darkly reflexi

Acclaimed Brazilian actress Sueli Rocha debuts her new one-woman show, Glue Trap, at Axis Theatre. This autobiographical, highly-theatrical performance piece reveals the vibrant experiences of a Brazilian immigrant cleaning homes in New York City. Both moving and humorous, Glue Trap provides a sense of the confusion, laughter, love and death inherent in New York City life.

This video presents the master plan for the construction of venues and sites where the games will be held.

The Orchid Show: Brazilian Modern, an original garden design by Raymond Jungles, is curently on display at the New York Botanical Garden; the show closes on April 12. Ths design is also an hoage to...