LA CASA AZUL, by Gregory Hancock...An encore performance!
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An original new musical about the intense and turbulent life journey of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Backers: 73
Average Pledge Per Backer: $158
Funded: $11,540 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 10th -> Sep 10th (31 days)
Project By: Bernie Hirsch
Backers: 73
Average Pledge Per Backer: $158
Funded: $11,540 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 10th -> Sep 10th (31 days)
Project By: Bernie Hirsch
$11,540
current pledge level
Last Updated: September 10 @ 12:04 -0400 GMT
115%
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Latest News
Almost there! 
September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to our many backers we've reached our initial goal. Can we reach our $15,000 stretch goal? One day to go. (Read More)
Religion and Politics
September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
If you want to start a fight at your next Thanksgiving dinner bring up religion or politics. These two subjects speak to who we are; our hopes, dreams, fears and failures. During La Casa Azul Frida questions her faith as she deals with life's... (Read More)
A Peek Behind the Scenes
September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Getting back together after a few months felt great last night as the entire cast of La Casa Azul came together for the first rehearsal. There were the usual hugs and curious glances as we checked out some new arrivals. Yes, whenever a roomful of... (Read More)
La Casa Azul Golf Shirt!
September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
LCA fans, because you really stepped up and reached our $10,000 crowd funding goal in record time (23 days) I was able to work out a new stretch goal I know you'll like. Here's the deal. If we're able to increase the pledges to $15,000 before the... (Read More)
THANK YOU!!
September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
A big shout out to our backers for making this project happen. We've reached our $10,000 goal!! We still have another eight days left to raise even more backing for the show and can use every dollar - plus we'll unlock some stretch goal rewards.... (Read More)
Tragic Love for Diego
September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Diego and Frida caught kissing Frida had the kind of love for Diego Rivera that few will ever experience. Even as a child she admired the famous muralist who was more than 20 years her senior. She vowed to marry him one day and have his children.... (Read More)
Why the Blue House?
August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
The Blue House, Coyoacán, Mexico City La Casa Azul (The Blue House) presents the life journey of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. The show's title refers to Frida's cobalt-blue family home, which was built in 1904 and was located in a rural area on... (Read More)
A Tribute to Florence Marie Hancock
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Gregory Hancock and his mother, Florence Marie Hancock Those of you fortunate enough to know La Casa Azul's creator and director, Gregory Hancock, know that he lost his mother unexpectedly last September 21, 2014. Mrs. Hancock was a remarkable woman... (Read More)
All or Nothing
August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This graph shows our progress towards reaching our $10,000 funding goal. We're at the halfway point, both in terms of time and money. That's incredible and we're extremely grateful. If you're not a backer yet, now's the time to join us. There are... (Read More)
Words Are Not Enough
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Betrayal...Heartbreak...Beauty...Passion...Creativity...Desperation...Devotion...Pain. These are all words that describe La Casa Azul, and yet they are not enough by themselves. Listen and feel the turbulent emotion of the song, If You Exist, as... (Read More)
Someone changed our billboard...
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
You did! Thanks for backing our encore performance. (Read More)
La Casa Azul's Hidden Meaning
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Rehearsing the Accident There is much beneath the surface of La Casa Azul. As in most theatrical endeavors, the role of the director is to inspire greatness from the performers. One way director Gregory Hancock accomplishes this is through the... (Read More)
La Casa Azul, A Sensory Feast
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Photo by Julie Curry La Casa Azul is a stunning show for the senses. The emotional impact of strong vocal performances accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra playing an original score has to be experienced to be believed. Visually the show is just... (Read More)
Leon Trotsky is Dead
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Photo by Julie Curry Frida and Diego mingled with many famous people including Leon Trotsky, the famous Russian communist. Frida was alleged to have an affair with him while he and his wife lived in exile with the Rivera's in their home in Mexico.... (Read More)
The Children of La Casa Azul
August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Photo by Julie Curry Those who saw the world premiere know that we travel back in time to when Frida was a child (after her polio but before the bus accident). The children of La Casa Azul play a crucial role in telling that part of her story. Photo... (Read More)
Meet wig and makeup artist, Daniel Klingler
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Daniel Klingler is an established Theatrical Wig and Makeup designer and Salon Stylist. Throughout his career, his primary goal has been to maintain a balance between his passion for beauty and theatrical design. He refers to it as “Theatrical... (Read More)
We're a Team
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Without you... There would be no us... Photo by Julie Curry Together we make magic. We're a team. Thanks for backing the show. (Read More)
Dealing With Loss
August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm guilty of sometimes keeping my hurts to myself even though I know we've all been on the receiving end of something that broke our heart. Grieving can be a lonely process at times. Frida Kahlo had a unique talent for expressing her immense pain... (Read More)
Exclusive Backer Rewards
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You love the idea of an encore performance of La Casa Azul and you're committed along with us to making this project happen. We believe you should receive some exclusive Kickstarter rewards for backing the show. For as little as $10 you will get... (Read More)
Feel the tingle
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
For all of those who have ever been in a show or contributed in some way behind the scenes, you will know this one thing - the effort involves your entire heart and soul. We stay up late, memorize lines, build sets, miss picnics, put lots of miles on... (Read More)
Meet Nicholas Cline, LCA Orchestrator
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Most of the cast did not have the opportunity to meet Nicholas Cline until the world premiere performance at the Tarkington. He was invited to the stage during the bows to enjoy the appreciation of our enthusiastic audience during one of the four... (Read More)
Beatriz Vasquez is hard at work designing our sets
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Photo by Beatriz Vasquez She was up at 4AM this morning working on her latest "papel picado" for La Casa Azul. Beatriz Vasquez is well schooled in the ancient Mexican art of paper cutting. We're blessed that she is our set designer. Beatriz... (Read More)
For Preferred Seating Tickets
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
If you select any of the Preferred Seating ticket rewards we will contact you after the Kickstarter is funded to get your preferred dates. Thank you so much for being a part of our encore performance. We really appreciate you! (Read More)
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