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Dacal, de Jesus, Gomez, et al. Set for Reading of Hudes’ Yemaya’s Belly

Robin De Jesus
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
Robin De Jesus
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

R.Evolución Latina is presenting a benefit reading of Yemaya’s Belly, a new play from Tony Award nominee Quiara Alegria Hudes, to be directed by Luis Salgado and Michael Balderrama, at 7pm on Monday, July 21 at Repertorio Español. The reading is a fundraising event to help provide a free arts summer camp during the month of August for underprivileged children.

The reading will feature members of the Broadway musical In the Heights, for which Hudes wrote the book: Robin De Jesus, Eliseo Román, Tony Chiroldes, Janet Dacal, Doreen Montalvo and special guest, Carlos Gómez with Gabriela García.

Tickets are $10 for day-of-purchase general admission and $25 for advance reserved seating. For reservations, email events@revolucionlatina.org.