Ñachi
About
IATI Theater presents the LAB Production of ÑACHI, a visceral story of ancestral rites, indigenous folk, and police brutality seen through the eyes of a sheep in Wallmapu, the land of the Mapuche people. Tracked through the passing seasons, the sheep’s wonder at the beauty of nature turns to rage at the violence exerted by the Chilean State. Ultimately, we are left to wonder— Is the sickness of human society beyond cure?
Told by a team of Chilean artists, this story brings us to the southernmost regions of Latin America, where native heritage has outlived the threat of erasure.
The Team
Paulina “pau” Tobar, The Sheep/The Woman
Nicolás Bascuñán, Playwight
Braulio Basilio and Roberto Cayuqueo, Co-Directors
Mariela Eiriz Vigo, Assistant Director
Omayra Garriga Casiano, Set & Lighting Designer
Diego Las Heras, Sound Designer
Bruce Gibbons Fell, Translator
ÑACHI is part of TEATRO FEST NYC 2024
A Citywide Extravaganza of Latin Drama, Dance, and Music
IATI Theater, as a member of the Alliance of Teatros Latinos NY, is part of Teatro Fest NYC 2024, a citywide festival of live drama, dance, music, and conversations with Latin artists. TeatroFest NYC 2024 will feature 20 Productions and 210 Performances in at least 9 Latin theater venues from March 1 to April 30, 2024. The festival includes never-before-seen world premiere productions of new works, celebrated revivals, and other exciting cultural offerings from NYC’s vibrant Latin community of artists and performers.
Alliance of Teatros Latinos NY
IATI Theater * INTAR Theatre * Pregones/PRTT * Repertorio Español * Teatro Círculo * Teatro LATEA * Teatro SEA * Thalia Spanish Theatre