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(Playwright Melinda Lopez, photo Ethan Backer)

“combines the best elements of a political thriller and a family drama” – Oakland Press

The Boston area’s newest bi-lingual theatre company, Teatro Chelsea, presents the North American premiere of Sonia se fue—the Spanish language translation of Sonia Flew by acclaimed Boston playwright Melinda Lopez.

Set in Minneapolis and Havana, Sonia se fue tells the story of a family across generations. Sonia, whose son has just enlisted in the army following 9/11, is confronted by her own childhood memories of conflict: being forced to leave Cuba at the rise of Castro’s rule.

Melinda Lopez developed Sonia Flew in 2003 as part of the Huntington Playwrighting Program.  The play had its world premiere in 2004 and was the inaugural production at the Wimberly Theatre, Huntington Theatre Company.   The production received two Elliot Norton Awards: Best New Play, and Best Production, and has since been performed in countless American theaters.

In 2018 the Spanish language translation, Sonia se fue, was presented as part of the 2018 Festival Nacional de Teatro, in Havana and Camaguey Cuba. Now it will be presented Online by Teatro Chelsea with special events to be co-produced by Teatro Chelsea and the Huntington Theatre Company, where Melinda Lopez is the Artist-in-Residence.

Performances of Sonia se fue are January 14-17, 2021

Thur., Fri., Sat. & Sun. at 7:30pm

Performances are Online via YouTube and FacebookLive

Tickets are pay-what-you-can (no minimum), $20 recommended

Tickets can be reserved at www.teatrochelsea.com

Performances will be followed by Talk-backs with the actors, playwright, and special guests.

Sonia se fue by Melinda Lopez, Translation Alberto Sarraín

January 14-17, 7:30

(617) 329-1231 • www.teatrochelsea.com

Starring: Alejandra Murga, Gloria Cardona, Inés de la Cruz, Victor Hugo Hart, Cristhian Mancinas-Garcia, Carlos Zalduondo, Fernando Vieira, Luz López

Director: Armando Rivera
Assistant Director: Carla Mirabal Rodríguez
Stage Manager: Martha Preve Ayora
Teatro Chelsea Program Coordinator: Angelika Menendez
Teatro Chelsea Governing Board: Jaime Hernandez, Edwardo Chacon, Oldren Romero, Mateo Coronado

Running Time: estimated 2 hours 15 minutes with one intermission

Melinda Lopez (playwright) is the recipient of the 2019 Elliot Norton Award for Outstanding Achievement, recognizing her 20-year career. She is a multiple award winning playwright and performer. Plays include: MALA (Best New Play, Elliot Norton Award, available on Audible in Spanish and English,) YERMA (adaptation,) BACK THE NIGHT, BECOMING CUBA, ORCHIDS TO OCTOPI (Best New Play, IRNE) and SONIA FLEW (Elliot Norton, Best New Play, Best Production.) Melinda also performs on stage, radio and in film. She has served as a panel member for the NEA, and has enjoyed residencies with the Mellon Foundation, Sundance, the Lark, the New York Theatre Workshop and Harvard University. She was mentioned by President Obama in his speech to the Cuban and American people in 2016. Mayor Marty Walsh declared October 29, 2016 “Melinda Lopez Day in the City of Boston.” Melinda is currently the Artist-in-Residence at the Huntington Theatre Company, and  professor at Northeastern University.

Teatro Chelsea celebrates Latin cultures, showcases and fosters local talent, builds community in Chelsea through arts engagement and collaboration, and is establishing a hub for Latinx artists in the Boston metropolitan area.

WE ARE HIRING, WE ARE THE CHELSEA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce is actively recruiting a strong Full Time Executive Director with business
management experience to lead the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce.

We would appreciate help in identifying great candidates.

Thank you for your help!
Below is a brief description, please click here for the full job description.

The Chelsea Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Greater
Chelsea Area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of
promotion shall be provided, and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic,
commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of the area. Chelsea is historically a largely low- income
Gateway community, home to a richly diverse population.

Our community has a vibrant and active business community ranging from large corporations to the typical Central
American “bodegas” that serve our diverse population.

Position Summary Description
 The Executive Director acts as the administrative officer of the Chamber and oversees all the functions of
the office and organization, serving as coordinator, advisor, membership recruiter and member advocate.
 The Executive Director shall direct the Chamber in accordance with the policies, procedures and by-laws of
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 The Executive Director will manage all resources (including staff and volunteers)of the Chamber to match
effort of the strategic business plan and mission statement, as set forth by the Board of Directors, as well as
advancing the growth and prosperity of all business members.
 The Executive Director is responsible for full range of activities including not limited to create and
coordinate programs that will create growth and maintenance of membership
 The Executive Director will engage community members, city government, volunteers, business owners
and philanthropists in the mission of the Chamber

To Apply

Chelsea Chamber of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements
Joseph M. Vinard, President
Chelsea Chamber of Commerce,
308 Broadway
Chelsea, MA 02150
Email: jvinard@ecsb.com

We are seeking older adults to understand the impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on our wellbeing, cognition and behavior. IN THIS RESEARCH STUDY: You will be asked to complete questionnaires online or by phone, up to 4 times in the course of one year (initial, 3 and 6 months). Each session will take about 60 minutes. FOR MORE INFORMATION: You may call us at: 617-643-5880 or email us at: mapp@mgh.harvard.edu You may also scan the following code to start the survey. You are over 55 years old. You speak English, Spanish or Portuguese We are seeking older adults to understand the impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on our wellbeing, cognition and behavior. YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IF: Each month, 10 participants will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card.

Es mayor de 55 años. Es latino y habla español, inglés o portugués. Estamos buscando adultos latinos mayores para comprender el impacto del Coronavirus COVID-19 en el bienestar y la memoria. USTED PODRÍA CALIFICAR SI: Cada mes, 10 participantes serán seleccionados aleatoriamente para recibir una tarjeta de regalo (gift card) de $25EN ES TE ESTUDIO: Se le pedirá que complete cuestionarios por internet o por teléfono, hasta 4 veces en el transcurso de 1 año ( inicial, 3 y 6 meses). Esto tomará unos 60 minutos cada sesión. PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN: Puede llamarnos al: 617-643-5880 o escríbanos a: mapp@mgh.harvard.edu También puede empezar la encuesta usando el siguiente código:

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