Mission Academy of Performing Arts @ Brava's youth consortium presents the world premiere of Hope and the Mission (La Esperanza y la Mision). Hope and the Mission is a bilingual coming-of-age story revolving around the young character Hope whose Mission District family finds themselves on the sidelines of a changing neighborhood and at odds with each other over generational differences. Alongside the theme of gentrification, the play examines cultural identity and gender fluidity through song, dance, and humor.
Written by emerging local playwright Javier Hurtado, with direction by Gendell Hing-Hernandez, original music by Emily Klion, George Brooks, and Marcelo Pereira, and costume design by Susana Aragon. Production design is provided by San Francisco Running Crew (SFRC), Brava's longstanding technical theater program for youth. Hope and the Mission is performed by students of the San Francisco Youth Theatre, Cuicacalli Escuela De Danza, and Mariachi Juvenil La Mision.
Mission Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA@Brava) is a consortium of youth arts programs that train students ages 13-18 in theatrical production and performance. The consortium includes San Francisco Running Crew, Brava's hands-on training program in theater production, design, and management, run by Melvign Badiola Cuicacalli Escuela de Danza, which explores the traditions of Mexican Baile Folklorico, hip hop, and modern dance styles, founded by Jesus Cortes Mariachi Juvenil La Mision, where students learn mariachi-style music through individual coaching and classes, led by Ariana Cortes and San Francisco Youth Theatre, offering students high quality performing instruction integrating drama, movement, and music, founded by Bay Area youth theater veteran Emily Klion.
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