The North American debut of a stripped-down, intimate Spanish-language interpretation of Chekhov’s landmark play, The Seagull. | El estreno Norteamericano de la obra icónica de Chekhov, La Gaviota. Una interpretación íntima y presentada completamente en español.
“...[Rodrigues] is a humanist at heart, preoccupied with empathy and the ways in which today’s world undermines it.”
—The New York Times
—The New York Times
The illustrious playwright and director Tiago Rodrigues, Artistic Director of the Festival d’Avignon, returns to BAM after 2021’s joyous By Heart with a courageous, compelling work with a jaw-dropping premise.
For over 70 years, a singular Portuguese family has gathered at their country house for an annual ritual: the execution of a fascist. All the women in this family share the same name - Catarina - and they've passed this tradition down through generations. Now, the youngest Catarina questions their practice, igniting a family conflict that raises urgent questions: Should democratic principles be compromised to protect democracy itself? What role does violence play in creating a more just society?
Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists explores these tensions with poetic grace, offering a compassionate look at the sacrifices made in pursuit of a better world.
In Portuguese with English supertitles.
Please note: Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists includes strong language, violence, and loud sound effects.
This production is recommended for audiences age 17 and older.
Set design by F. Ribeiro
Costume design by José António Tenente
Lighting design by Nuno Meira
Sound design by Pedro Costa
Choreography by Sofia Dias and Vítor Roriz
Executive produced by Festival d’Avignon
Crossing The Line is a citywide festival that engages international artists and New York City audiences in artistic discovery and critical dialogue to re-imagine the world around us. Crossing The Line is produced by L’Alliance New York in partnership with leading cultural institutions.
Costume design by José António Tenente
Lighting design by Nuno Meira
Sound design by Pedro Costa
Choreography by Sofia Dias and Vítor Roriz
Executive produced by Festival d’Avignon
Crossing The Line is a citywide festival that engages international artists and New York City audiences in artistic discovery and critical dialogue to re-imagine the world around us. Crossing The Line is produced by L’Alliance New York in partnership with leading cultural institutions.
“...[Rodrigues] is a humanist at heart, preoccupied with empathy and the ways in which today’s world undermines it.”
—The New York Times
—The New York Times
ONSALE DATES
Thu, Jun 20 at 1pm
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Jun 27 at 1pm
General Public
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Jun 27 at 1pm
General Public
UPCOMING Performances
RUNNING TIME
2 hours, 30 minutes, no intermission
VENUE
LANGUAGE
In Portuguese with English supertitles
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets start at $35
Please note: All online orders are subject to a $2 facility fee and $7.50 handling fee per ticket; all orders at the box office are subject to a $2 facility fee per ticket.
BAM Members & Patrons receive 20% off tickets through August 16. No promo code needed.
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
Next Wave 2024
provided by:
Leadership support for
theater at BAM provided by
The SHS Foundation and
The Shubert Foundation, Inc.
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Support for
theater at BAM provided by
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
Additional support for
theater at BAM provided by
The Francena T. Harrison Foundation Trust and
Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater
