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'''Gaia''' is an arts centre in [[Havana]], [[Cuba]], set up on January 1, 2000 as a not-for-profit collaboration between Cuban and international artists.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://travel.guardian.co.uk/article/2006/dec/17/escape.culturaltrips.cuba A cultural journey into the heart of Havana | Travel | The Observer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.amazon.com/dp/1904978835 Amazon.com: Time Out Havana: And the Best of Cuba (Time Out Guides) (9781904978831): Time Out: Books<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
'''Gaia''' is an arts centre in [[Havana]], [[Cuba]], set up on January 1, 2000 as a not-for-profit collaboration between Cuban and international artists.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://travel.guardian.co.uk/article/2006/dec/17/escape.culturaltrips.cuba A cultural journey into the heart of Havana | Travel | The Observer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.amazon.com/dp/1904978835 Amazon.com: Time Out Havana: And the Best of Cuba (Time Out Guides) (9781904978831): Time Out: Books<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


The centre offers theatre, music and dance performances, workshops, programs for children and the physically disadvantaged, and exhibitions of works by young artists. Gaia Teatro, the centre's resident theatre company, has produced some interesting works: ''Las cenizas de Ruth'' was director [[Esther Cardoso]]'s radical reinterpretation of the biblical story of [[Book of Ruth|Ruth]]. ''Los Reyes'' was a staging of [[Julio Cortázar]]'s version of the tale of Theseus and the Minotaur. And ''Reciclaje'' used recycled items for wardrobe to explore environmental themes.<ref>[http://www.actualidadescenica.cult.cu/Teheran_Aguilar.htm Teherán Aguilar. Biografía artística<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.cniae.cult.cu/eduardo_eimil.htm Eduardo Eimil<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In collaboration with the British Council, Gaia staged a rehearsed reading of ''Cooking with Elvis'', by [[Lee Hall (playwright)|Lee Hall]], directed by British director [[Sebastian Doggart]], in the Teatro Nacional in 2000. Eight years later, on October 4, 2008, the show finally premiered, in the Sala Avellaneda at the Teatro Nacional.<ref>http://www.granma.cubasi.cu/2008/10/21/cultura/artic02.html</ref><ref>[http://www.actualidadescenica.cult.cu/cocinando_conElvis.htm "Cocinando con Elvis", un espectáculo del grupo Gaia Teatro de La Habana...estreno en octubre de 2008<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It was the first new British play performed in Cuba since ''An Inspector Calls'' opened in 1947.<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>http://www.cubanow.net/pages/loader.php?sec=35&t=2&item=5553</ref>
The centre offers theatre, music and dance performances, workshops, programs for children and the physically disadvantaged, and exhibitions of works by young artists. Gaia Teatro, the centre's resident theatre company, has produced some interesting works: ''Las cenizas de Ruth'' was director [[Esther Cardoso]]'s radical reinterpretation of the biblical story of [[Book of Ruth|Ruth]]. ''Los Reyes'' was a staging of [[Julio Cortázar]]'s version of the tale of Theseus and the Minotaur. And ''Reciclaje'' used recycled items for wardrobe to explore environmental themes.<ref>[http://www.actualidadescenica.cult.cu/Teheran_Aguilar.htm Teherán Aguilar. Biografía artística<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.cniae.cult.cu/eduardo_eimil.htm Eduardo Eimil<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In collaboration with the British Council, Gaia staged a rehearsed reading of ''Cooking with Elvis'', by [[Lee Hall (playwright)|Lee Hall]], directed by British director [[Sebastian Doggart]], in the Teatro Nacional in 2000. Eight years later, on October 4, 2008, the show finally premiered, in the Sala Avellaneda at the Teatro Nacional.<ref>http://www.granma.cubasi.cu/2008/10/21/cultura/artic02.html</ref><ref>[http://www.actualidadescenica.cult.cu/cocinando_conElvis.htm "Cocinando con Elvis", un espectáculo del grupo Gaia Teatro de La Habana...estreno en octubre de 2008<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It was the first new British play performed in Cuba since ''An Inspector Calls'' opened in 1947.<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>http://www.cubanow.net/pages/loader.php?sec=35&t=2&item=5553</ref>


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Gaia Dance has collaborated with world-renowned Cuban ballerina [[Viengsay Valdes]] on a production of ''Balance of Ice'', a contemporary dance piece inspired by the sounds of ice sheets calving. The piece was directed by [[Sebastian Doggart]], and featured music by Canadian composer [[Andrew Staniland]]. which can be viewed on Youtube.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlLQOBBQ0Jw Balance of Ice - Pt. 1 - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Gaia Dance has collaborated with world-renowned Cuban ballerina [[Viengsay Valdes]] on a production of ''Balance of Ice'', a contemporary dance piece inspired by the sounds of ice sheets calving. The piece was directed by [[Sebastian Doggart]], and featured music by Canadian composer [[Andrew Staniland]]. which can be viewed on Youtube.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlLQOBBQ0Jw Balance of Ice - Pt. 1 - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


On the last Saturday of every month, Gaia hosts a mask workshop for children in the morning, and, at 5pm, a unique theatrical event, called ''Felices Los Normales (Happy the Normal)''. Targeted at Cubans with HIV/AIDS – and the community surrounding them -- the program is directed by inspirational activist Carlos Borbon. He and his group, Teatro Espontaneo, invite participants to come forward to tell an HIV-related story which is then enacted by a group of professional actors and musicians. The stories are moving and dramatic, and the atmosphere is electric. In December 2006, [[UNESCO]] presented the company with an award for its efforts in combating HIV/AIDS.<ref>http://playbacknet.org/interplay/Previousissues/April%2003/cubascott.htm</ref>
On the last Saturday of every month, Gaia hosts a mask workshop for children in the morning, and, at 5pm, a unique theatrical event, called ''Felices Los Normales (Happy the Normal)''. Targeted at Cubans with HIV/AIDS – and the community surrounding them -- the program is directed by inspirational activist Carlos Borbon. He and his group, Teatro Espontaneo, invite participants to come forward to tell an HIV-related story which is then enacted by a group of professional actors and musicians. The stories are moving and dramatic, and the atmosphere is electric. In December 2006, [[UNESCO]] presented the company with an award for its efforts in combating HIV/AIDS.<ref>http://playbacknet.org/interplay/Previousissues/April%2003/cubascott.htm</ref>


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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
*''Time Out: Havana'', Penguin Books, 2001, ISBN 0-14-100029-5
* ''Time Out: Havana'', Penguin Books, 2001, ISBN 0-14-100029-5
*''Time Out: Havana'', Time Out Guides, 2005, ISBN 1-904978-83-5
* ''Time Out: Havana'', Time Out Guides, 2005, ISBN 1-904978-83-5
*''Time Out: Havana'', Time Out Guides, 2007
* ''Time Out: Havana'', Time Out Guides, 2007


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commons category}}
*[http://gaiateatro.wordpress.com/ Gaia Teatro blog], a Spanish-language blog site and web portal for the Gaia Theater Troupe.
* [http://gaiateatro.wordpress.com/ Gaia Teatro blog], a Spanish-language blog site and web portal for the Gaia Theater Troupe.


{{Havana landmarks}}
{{Havana landmarks}}

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Gaia

Gaia is an arts centre in Havana, Cuba, set up on January 1, 2000 as a not-for-profit collaboration between Cuban and international artists.[1][2]

The centre offers theatre, music and dance performances, workshops, programs for children and the physically disadvantaged, and exhibitions of works by young artists. Gaia Teatro, the centre's resident theatre company, has produced some interesting works: Las cenizas de Ruth was director Esther Cardoso's radical reinterpretation of the biblical story of Ruth. Los Reyes was a staging of Julio Cortázar's version of the tale of Theseus and the Minotaur. And Reciclaje used recycled items for wardrobe to explore environmental themes.[3][4] In collaboration with the British Council, Gaia staged a rehearsed reading of Cooking with Elvis, by Lee Hall, directed by British director Sebastian Doggart, in the Teatro Nacional in 2000. Eight years later, on October 4, 2008, the show finally premiered, in the Sala Avellaneda at the Teatro Nacional.[5][6] It was the first new British play performed in Cuba since An Inspector Calls opened in 1947.[2][7]

  • In the court of Minos -- The Kings, Gaia
    In the court of Minos -- The Kings, Gaia
  • Calling on the gods -- The Kings, Gaia
    Calling on the gods -- The Kings, Gaia
  • Cooking with Elvis rehearsed reading, Teatro Nacional, Havana, 2000
    Cooking with Elvis rehearsed reading, Teatro Nacional, Havana, 2000
  • Las Cenizas de Ruth
    Las Cenizas de Ruth
  • La Piel de Elisa
    La Piel de Elisa
  • Mask performance
    Mask performance
  • Mask performance
    Mask performance
  • Rehearsals for Cooking with Elvis, 2007
    Rehearsals for Cooking with Elvis, 2007

Gaia Dance has collaborated with world-renowned Cuban ballerina Viengsay Valdes on a production of Balance of Ice, a contemporary dance piece inspired by the sounds of ice sheets calving. The piece was directed by Sebastian Doggart, and featured music by Canadian composer Andrew Staniland. which can be viewed on Youtube.[8]

On the last Saturday of every month, Gaia hosts a mask workshop for children in the morning, and, at 5pm, a unique theatrical event, called Felices Los Normales (Happy the Normal). Targeted at Cubans with HIV/AIDS – and the community surrounding them -- the program is directed by inspirational activist Carlos Borbon. He and his group, Teatro Espontaneo, invite participants to come forward to tell an HIV-related story which is then enacted by a group of professional actors and musicians. The stories are moving and dramatic, and the atmosphere is electric. In December 2006, UNESCO presented the company with an award for its efforts in combating HIV/AIDS.[9]

Gaia also has a 'Casa de Mascara', teaching the techniques and traditions of masks to children and adults, and taking promenade performances into the streets of Old Havana.

  • Street Performance in Old Havana
    Street Performance in Old Havana
  • Street performance in Old Havana
    Street performance in Old Havana
  • Mask lesson
    Mask lesson
  • Mask Performance
    Mask Performance

Gaia has hosted numerous exhibitions of Cuban and international artists, including Leysis Quesada Vera, Angel Delgado, Catherine Bertola, Paul Rooney and US artist Scott Griesbach.[10] In 2006, it put on an exhibition -- Kachita, Mango y el Jim -- startlingly documenting the havoc caused by two hurricanes that flooded the city in 2005.

Gaia has staged performances by musicians such as Chucho Valdes,[11] Tony Perez, Los Jovenes Clasicos del Son, Sonora Matancera, Alicia Bustamante, Gaia Jazz, and Aris Garit.[12] It offers percussion lessons for foreign music students.

Gaia Teatro is located at Calle Brazil (Teniente Rey) #157, between Cuba y Aguiar, La Habana Vieja.[1] In 2007, Gaia embarked on major construction work to create permanent workshops for its arts and community activities, including the building of a new semi-outdoors performance space.

  • Gaia interior
    Gaia interior
  • Gaia interior
    Gaia interior
  • Gaia colonial doors
    Gaia colonial doors
  • Gaia from Teniente Rey 2005
    Gaia from Teniente Rey 2005
  • Gaia exterior 2007
    Gaia exterior 2007
  • Mask Workshop under construction
    Mask Workshop under construction
  • Gaia stage under construction 2007
    Gaia stage under construction 2007
  • Stage under construction 2007
    Stage under construction 2007

References

  1. ^ a b A cultural journey into the heart of Havana | Travel | The Observer
  2. ^ a b Amazon.com: Time Out Havana: And the Best of Cuba (Time Out Guides) (9781904978831): Time Out: Books
  3. ^ Teherán Aguilar. Biografía artística
  4. ^ Eduardo Eimil
  5. ^ http://www.granma.cubasi.cu/2008/10/21/cultura/artic02.html
  6. ^ "Cocinando con Elvis", un espectáculo del grupo Gaia Teatro de La Habana...estreno en octubre de 2008
  7. ^ http://www.cubanow.net/pages/loader.php?sec=35&t=2&item=5553
  8. ^ Balance of Ice - Pt. 1 - YouTube
  9. ^ http://playbacknet.org/interplay/Previousissues/April%2003/cubascott.htm
  10. ^ http://lastofthecantineros.com/pages/leysis.html
  11. ^ http://theenvelope.latimes.com/extras/lostmind/year/1998/1998grammy.htm
  12. ^ http://members.tripod.com/~YOMAR/SONORA_MATANCERA.html
  • Time Out: Havana, Penguin Books, 2001, ISBN 0-14-100029-5
  • Time Out: Havana, Time Out Guides, 2005, ISBN 1-904978-83-5
  • Time Out: Havana, Time Out Guides, 2007
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gaia (Havana).
  • Gaia Teatro blog, a Spanish-language blog site and web portal for the Gaia Theater Troupe.

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