An Evening With FIDEL
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We are also including an additional upcoming event with Gideon Levy not hosted by our committee, but since we had shown a film on Gideon Levy last year our supporters may be interested in it.
Always in solidarity,Victoria Friends of Cuba
An Evening with Fidel 8pm Friday, March 27Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra at Johnson
Vancouver stage and film actor Tim Perez embodies one of history's most controversial political figures in AN EVENING WITH FIDEL, his original solo play about Cuban leader Fidel Castro, which will be performed at the Metro Studio in Victoria. The one-night-only performance is presented in association with Victoria Friends of Cuba.
Perez gives a bravura performance, recreating scenes from the life of one of the most... complex characters of our times in Castro's own words, gleaned from interviews, speeches and personal recollections, and accompanied by historical footage and images.
“My goal was to be true to what’s real about Fidel. He’s been around for so long, he’s been a thinker, a player, and an enigma,” says Perez. The play’s vignettes follow Castro on his life journey, as his revolutionary fervor mellows into statesmanship. “He’s obviously a contentious character,” Perez acknowledges, “but we have an obligation to be respectful toward his position in the world and his position in the hearts of his countrymen.”
Tim Perez began his professional career in theatre when he graduated from NYU with a Masters Degree in Fine Arts. Recognized immediately for his unique talents, he was cast by Joseph Papp for Shakespeare in the Park in New York. Years of classical and contemporary performances followed at the leading United States theatres across the country. He then spent 10 years in Los Angeles working in film and television. In 2002 he moved to Canada to raise his son with his Canadian wife the Artist/Designer Gail Taylor, and has had a steady career working as an actor, including a recurring role in the TV series Alcatraz.
Tickets are available in advance through Ticketrocket.org / 250-590-6291 or at the door; box office opens one hour prior to showtime. Prices are $20 at door, $22.50 advance.
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An Evening with Fidel - ONE NIGHT ONLY
Friday March 27, 8:00 pm
Metro Studio - 1411 Quadra Street (at Johnson)
Tickets: $20 - $22.50
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Renowned Israeli author and human rights journalist
Gideon Levy
Gideon Levy - a journalist with Haaretz since 1982 - will talk about the Palestine-Israel conflict in light of the March 17 Israeli elections in his talk entitled: "Israeli Elections: What next for Israel-Palestine?" Levy is a strong critic of Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians and a strong supporter of the boycott of Israel. Levy has also questioned the viability of the “two-state solution.”
Levy's address will be followed by a Q&A period.
7pm Saturday, March 28
David Lam Auditorium, Room A144, MacLaurin Building, University of Victoria,
3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria
Students (with ID): $10 advance / $12 at the door Non-students: $15 advance / $20 at the door
The event is co-sponsored by the Department of Writing, University of Victoria
